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Transition to HR from Finance

Nikita

Hello!

I am currently working in Finance, but I am looking to transition into HR, as I feel this field really appeals to my skillset and my career goals. 

I am quite a sociable person and like to engage with people in my company by getting involved in a collaborative and fun company culture. However I worry that I won't achieve this in HR, as HR could potentially be an isolated role because of its confidential and highly sensitive nature. 

Is HR quite an isolated role, or is it what you make it? Is it possible to find companies where you can still enjoy the social aspect of the company whilst still working in HR please? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I am looking to self fund my CIPD to appeal to employers and any advice on the role would help me to commit to going for the qualification!

Thanks so much in advance!


Nikita

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  • Hi,
    From my personal experience, I think it depends what sort of business you work in, as others have said. I worked in 1 business where the HR Director was keen for the HR team to be more remote. HR was in a separate building, unlike the rest of the business units, so they were physically remote. (I know HR tend to work in separate offices, but this was an entirely different building that was as far away as possible to the workforce). And it was frowned upon to use the canteen etc. However, that was just one experience. I have worked in other businesses where HR were very much encouraged to be involved with the more social side of work, for example, attending volunteer days etc.

    There really can be fun organisations to work in, there are a lot out there to suit your needs. It is also a personal preference and can come down to being what you make it. For example, I personally tend to socialise away from fellow employees now that I work in HR. I think I would feel a little uncomfortable to sit in on a disciplinary, grievance or redundancy meeting when it's someone that you are more sociable with, or know that their role may be at risk. I therefore keep a professional distance but do attend the social functions that are put on by the business, with boundaries. I liken it to being friendly but not friends.

    I have never found it isolating. I do keep a professional distance, but believe that it the same for other roles and not just HR. When you socialise, you will also need to be aware of the needs of others. For example, without sounding harsh, sometimes, when you move to HR, there will be some people that suddenly think you are the police. So it's also about taking other people's needs into account too.

    I do believe there are organisations out there that will suit your needs and wishes. Good luck!
  • in reply to Stephanie
    Thanks so much for the detailed advice Stephanie! So helpful to know that you can find organisations out there that can be aligned with what I am looking for!
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