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Next step up the ladder.. when were you ready?

Joni

Hi all,

I've posted a similar post to this in the past so please forgive me if it sounds slightly repetitive! 

How long were you all in your first, entry level HR position before you moved up? I've been HR Admin for 3 and a half years now and am L3 qualified. Prior to that I have 2 years recruitment experience (admin/resourcing/some account management).

I recently interviewed for a HR admin position and I think the company was a bit surprised that I was still considering HR admin positions. Whilst I am keen to develop and progress, I still feel like I have some way to go before jumping up the ladder - and even then I'm not sure what the next step would be? HR Coordinator? Officer?

How long were you all in your first HR role for before taking the next step up? What key things should I be looking for in my next role in terms of progression and development? I love admin and enjoy it but do want something a bit more challenging and to learn new skills - and if I'm honest, I'm a little bit over being the office run around - I would like more authority and capacity to make decisions. Can I jump up a step and learn these skills along the way, or do I need them under my belt before I attempt to apply for something more senior? Or - is 3 and a half years not that long, and should I wait a wee while longer?

I hope this makes sense! Am feeling a bit static in terms of my career and not sure where to go from here.

Thanks,

Joni 

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  • Hi Joni

    Great post.

    Ultimately you've outlined some things you'd like to achieve out of your next role. A move into another HR admin role would feel different especially if you weren't the most junior in the team.

    I have clients that only want an experienced solid HR administrator and will pay for it. But others that want someone with ideas and energy to hit the ground running and be their HR lead. The type of industry you work in can make the same job feel very different.

    I did an administrative role for 7 years before I moved into an HR Officer role. The admin role was in L&D and being at that level for a while gave me better exposure as I often got to attend corporate events that I had organised and gained knowledge and experiences others in higher roles didn't get. Then I went to a similar type of businesses (accountancy) where I finished my studies and led Graduate recruitment provided a generalist service. I loved it but the timing was right.

    I have noticed that males tend to move before they have all the experience and females hang on much longer. Maybe I did that too and so do push ahead if you are ambitious.

    Good luck!
    Ruth
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  • Hi Joni

    Great post.

    Ultimately you've outlined some things you'd like to achieve out of your next role. A move into another HR admin role would feel different especially if you weren't the most junior in the team.

    I have clients that only want an experienced solid HR administrator and will pay for it. But others that want someone with ideas and energy to hit the ground running and be their HR lead. The type of industry you work in can make the same job feel very different.

    I did an administrative role for 7 years before I moved into an HR Officer role. The admin role was in L&D and being at that level for a while gave me better exposure as I often got to attend corporate events that I had organised and gained knowledge and experiences others in higher roles didn't get. Then I went to a similar type of businesses (accountancy) where I finished my studies and led Graduate recruitment provided a generalist service. I loved it but the timing was right.

    I have noticed that males tend to move before they have all the experience and females hang on much longer. Maybe I did that too and so do push ahead if you are ambitious.

    Good luck!
    Ruth
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