Hi Alll
I have been working within my organisations HR function for about 4 years now, coming from an events and broadcasting background, after completing my Level 3 I am now taking on my Level 5.
My current job title is Training and HR Administrator, but I don't feel that this accurately describes what I actually do and as such is hampering my credibility. Although I do deal with all the HR administration, I am also now responsible for the Recruitment within the business along with a lot of Employee Relations topics such as disciplinary issues and also now the HR database. Both my Line Manager and I are struggling to come up with something that would cover my role and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Whilst I appreciate it is down to me and the department to increase my credibility I feel like a more accurate job title would help with new members of staff and those not based at Head Office.
Thanks
Emma
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Hi Emma
I would suggest HRO or HR Assistant, these roles do cover a wide job spec.
Thanks for the suggestions really helpful. I have a similar problem to Christine, I work at a higher level than administrator, undertaking a lot of the HR functions, so being Training and HR administrator I feel really detracts from what I do. Working from Head Office, but dealing with a lot of depots, I think its important that my job title gives people a clue as at the moment the HR Manager spends a lot of time referring people to me. HR Officer is a good coverall as you have suggested, ultimately it will be a decision made by the department head, but I would like to go into the discussions with some constructive info.
Some good thoughts below - what would you like to be called?
Hi Emma,
As the sole HR practitioner in my organisation we struggled a bit with my title- technically I manage the HR 'department', but I'm certainly not working at HR Manager level, but it was felt that I'm taking on more than a classic Administrator role, so, as Sarah has suggested below, we chose HR Officer as sort of a 'coverall'.
Best wishes,
Chrissy
Hi Emma
I guess you could look at some HR job families on line to see where your role fits best, do you think that you predominantly co-ordinate activities within your role or do you advise? You could try HR Co-ordinator, HR Assistant or HR Advisor. Also sometimes it can depend on your organisation e.g HR officer is a common title.
I hope this helps!
Sarah