Being managed poorly

Hi all, 

I have been in my current role for 6 months, I worked in HR for 2 years prior to this. I am Level 3 qualified and currently studying Level 5. 

At interview I explained my goal was to become a HR Manager once I had completed Level 5. I was offered a 'Senior' HR Role however I was then given the title 'HR Coordinator'. - although this is not the important.

On my first day I was told the HR Manager was leaving, which left me with a HR/Fleet assistant (70% Fleet 30% HR) and a new role/company to learn. We employ 250 staff and I report directly to the MD. 

During my first 6 months I had no performance reviews and I had taken on a few projects with recruitment and performance management. I felt I had managed the HR department well (we've had multiple employee issues within this time). I had my probation meeting on 14/11 and was told he expected more from me and that I need to act more senior and the project took me too long. He did say I've settled in well and have potential. He didn't say in this meeting whether I have passed my probation or not and hasn't followed up with documentation as of yet. 

I have emailed him a few times since this meeting with some work for him to approve but have no had a reply as of yet. I can't help but feel he has something against me and on top of this I suffer with anxiety and infertility (I'm on fertility drugs) although he is not aware of this and I don't intend on telling him. 

I don't like the way I am being managed but I do like the company and the duties involved in my role. I would appreciate any advice as I don't know whether to stick it out or look for something else! 

Thanks 

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  • Hi Jamie - lee

    Being dropped into the deep end is an excellent learning opportunity.

    a). When you had/have your meetings with the md, do you ask for the feedback you want? Do you discuss what he wants and expects from you?
    b) Its easy to get bogged down with detail and the small day to day stuff of HR, but thats probably not want the md wants from you. So concentrate on the bigger picture - ask him what exactly what he wants you to do!!

    c) Forget the probation bit. It has no importance in employment law.

    Dave
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  • Hi Jamie - lee

    Being dropped into the deep end is an excellent learning opportunity.

    a). When you had/have your meetings with the md, do you ask for the feedback you want? Do you discuss what he wants and expects from you?
    b) Its easy to get bogged down with detail and the small day to day stuff of HR, but thats probably not want the md wants from you. So concentrate on the bigger picture - ask him what exactly what he wants you to do!!

    c) Forget the probation bit. It has no importance in employment law.

    Dave
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