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Hello,
I am a new employee (1 month old) to a small (less than 50 employees) internet-marketing company. My current position is an entry-level position as a Marketing/Customer Service Rep. I took t
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Relocating to the H.R. Department
posted at 8/20/2003 8:18 AM EDT
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Hello,
I am a new employee (1 month old) to a small (less than 50 employees) internet-marketing company. My current position is an entry-level position as a Marketing/Customer Service Rep. I took the position because basically, I needed a job! This position however, does not require a degree. I currently have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in H.R. Management, Training and Development. My question or problem lies in this: Once employed, I noticed that my current employer did not have a H.R. Department nor a centralized person to administer proper H.R. rules and/or regulations, again I work for a small company. I would love to become the centralized H.R. person and assist the president in creating this department but I am unsure on how to address this subject matter. The President of the company (who has an open door policy) and my current manager both are unaware that I have a graduate degree in H.R. Management. The resume I gave them, and was hired with, only housed my undergraduate degree on it. Reason being, I was scared to put my graduate degree on my initial resume that I forwarded to them because I feared I would not be considered for the current position I am in; because I am obviously over-qualified for it. But again I took this position because the market is so tight and I NEEDED a job. Although I interned as a H.R. Assistant while in college, my background is primarily in Recruitment and Staffing. I've done staffing for various industries including corporate, academia and non-for profit. I've taught career development classes and organized job development programs for non-for profits. I have a lot of resources available because of my contacts in that arena. However my H.R. Generalist knowledge-base is limited because I did not have to use a lot of the information taught to me in my classes and thus simply forgot most of it (benefits, compensation, employee law etc...). Luckily, I am able to take refresher courses at my graduate school. Although my H.R. knowledge base has been limited because of my career path, I honestly feel that I can bring enthusiasm, organization and basic knowledge to a H.R. position if one were to be created. My question is... "How do I approach the company president with my idea without stepping on the toes of my current manager?" Mind you now I have more experience and education than my current manager and I do not want to step on his toes. However, I truly believe this would be an excellent win/win situation for the company and myself. Please Advise!!!!!! |
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