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What is your job title if you work in a standalone role and *are* the HR function?

Maria

Hi all,

I have been trying to justify a few things myself, but it would be helpful to get an idea of other people's perspectives and organisational set-ups.

If you ever worked in a standalone position (e.g. SME) - where you ARE the HR function - what was your job title?

I am currently working as HR Advisor in a standalone role, reporting to a Director who handles multiple operations (finance, etc) supporting 100+ staff in a multi site organisation. Previously there were 2 HR People (HR Business Partner and HR Administrator), the 2 were merged and here I am, an HR Advisor doing the two jobs.

When comparing with the other departments, they all normally have a Head of or a Manager who reports to a Director. I cannot think of a singe non-"manager" who reports to a Director. If you are a non-manager (e.g. Executive) you report to a Manager.

I feel that I manage the entire function, even though it is a support function (not a strategic, represented on the board, etc).

I am wondering if it is fair to have a sole HR person within the organisation, but to call them an HR Coordinator/Advisor/Officer (and pay accordingly, of course) and whether it is common practice. Just to mention as well, there is no external help, no consultancy, no office administrator etc. available as resource.

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  • Hi Maria,
    I'm in a very similar position in my organisation. I am the HR function too, but my title is HR Manager reporting into UK GM. The main difference I see based on your description is that my role is strategic (and transactional).

    That said I do believe if you solely operate the HR function as you describe, and I assume that means providing HR advice to mangers and staff, issuing Employment Contracts, HR Policies, dealing with disciplinary matters, etc. etc. then your title should reflect this responsibility.

    Have you opened this discussion with your Manager, as I believe you could make a good case for your title to be reviewed.

    Good Luck!
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  • Hi Maria,
    I'm in a very similar position in my organisation. I am the HR function too, but my title is HR Manager reporting into UK GM. The main difference I see based on your description is that my role is strategic (and transactional).

    That said I do believe if you solely operate the HR function as you describe, and I assume that means providing HR advice to mangers and staff, issuing Employment Contracts, HR Policies, dealing with disciplinary matters, etc. etc. then your title should reflect this responsibility.

    Have you opened this discussion with your Manager, as I believe you could make a good case for your title to be reviewed.

    Good Luck!
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