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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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  • I was in the same situation as yourself. I started as an HR Officer being the only person in the HR department. After I have proved my worth and I have managed the HR department to a level that the director expected of me I raised in my appraisal the possibility of becoming a Manager and what would be required of me to become one, or if there is any scope for it in the company. If they don’t want to lose you they will definitely look into it and they will give you the title. However, you may get the job title you want but your day to day responsibilities, tasks may not change.
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  • I was in the same situation as yourself. I started as an HR Officer being the only person in the HR department. After I have proved my worth and I have managed the HR department to a level that the director expected of me I raised in my appraisal the possibility of becoming a Manager and what would be required of me to become one, or if there is any scope for it in the company. If they don’t want to lose you they will definitely look into it and they will give you the title. However, you may get the job title you want but your day to day responsibilities, tasks may not change.
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