Which one is better:
1. Working as an individual HR in a Private Limited company (without any HR team) OR
2. In a team of HR?
I am working as an HR Generalist in an IT company, and there is only one HR here, which is me. I face lots of issues on a daily basis.
Kindly share your valuable opinions.
From India, Delhi
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221. Working as an individual HR in a Private Limited company (without any HR team) OR
2. In a team of HR?
I am working as an HR Generalist in an IT company, and there is only one HR here, which is me. I face lots of issues on a daily basis.
Kindly share your valuable opinions.
From India, Delhi
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No such ground rule exists. It depends on your attitudes, mindset, etc. Facing a lot of issues also means you learn a lot. See it in a positive spirit.
A group of HR people can be a learning experience. But birds of the same feather can also have their own issues. One might well remember: "Our environment, the world we work in and live is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations."
Whether you work in a group of HR people or work alone as HR, it does not matter. It is always about your attitudes, your willingness to accept challenges, and how you relate to people and how you face issues.
From India, Pune
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A group of HR people can be a learning experience. But birds of the same feather can also have their own issues. One might well remember: "Our environment, the world we work in and live is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations."
Whether you work in a group of HR people or work alone as HR, it does not matter. It is always about your attitudes, your willingness to accept challenges, and how you relate to people and how you face issues.
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You have compared individual HR against Team HR. But then, what is the constitution of the team? Is it headed by a Manager?
It is always better to work under a proper HR manager. I say this because an HR Manager will teach you hundreds of practical aspects of HR that you will not find in any book or website. As a person steps into professional life, it is the Manager that grooms juniors and develops their personality. Now, you may say that not all managers do this or are capable of doing this, but then that could be an individual exception.
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It is always better to work under a proper HR manager. I say this because an HR Manager will teach you hundreds of practical aspects of HR that you will not find in any book or website. As a person steps into professional life, it is the Manager that grooms juniors and develops their personality. Now, you may say that not all managers do this or are capable of doing this, but then that could be an individual exception.
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In life, if you want to become independent, you have to become dependent for some time. In short, it is always better to work under an experienced HR manager for at least 2 years, and then you can join a company where there is no HR function. But no problem, you can still cope up. Take it in a positive manner. If you can work in a company where there is no HR function, you will learn to work independently. After gaining sizeable experience, you can expect calls from reputed companies, and your value will also increase because you have had experience working independently.
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Dear Richa,
There is no such rule as per law; it depends on the company's strength. If you are working in a team, it will be even better. It seems like you are in the initial stage of your career, so you need to acquire more knowledge and learning to avoid incorrect practices. I suggest that you do not invest too much time in an organization where only a single HR person is working, especially at the beginning of your learning journey. However, I am not implying that you should leave this organization, but do not dedicate excessive time to it.
By leveraging the experience gained from this organization, you will have more opportunities to enter a new organization, as most organizations are hesitant to hire freshers. Therefore, please gain some work experience and then search for a better organization where you can enhance your skills.
Regards,
Chandra Prakash Singh
From India, Noida
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There is no such rule as per law; it depends on the company's strength. If you are working in a team, it will be even better. It seems like you are in the initial stage of your career, so you need to acquire more knowledge and learning to avoid incorrect practices. I suggest that you do not invest too much time in an organization where only a single HR person is working, especially at the beginning of your learning journey. However, I am not implying that you should leave this organization, but do not dedicate excessive time to it.
By leveraging the experience gained from this organization, you will have more opportunities to enter a new organization, as most organizations are hesitant to hire freshers. Therefore, please gain some work experience and then search for a better organization where you can enhance your skills.
Regards,
Chandra Prakash Singh
From India, Noida
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I appreciate everyone's valuable time to write about my query. I would like to confirm that I am working in an IT company (Pvt. Ltd.) which consists of 50+ employees. There is only one Director in this company, and one senior person in finance. I am the HR Generalist here, and the rest are employees of teams PHP, Android, B.D., SEO, Web Designing, and Mobile.
There is minimal supervision of my work, although the Director keeps an eye on me. I am trying hard to secure a job in "limited" companies where a team of HR professionals works for employees. I have only completed one year as an HR and am eager to learn more. However, as I mentioned in my query, I am unable to do so as I am working independently.
It seems challenging to land a job in a "limited" company here in Noida, as I am not being selected due to my limited work experience.
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There is minimal supervision of my work, although the Director keeps an eye on me. I am trying hard to secure a job in "limited" companies where a team of HR professionals works for employees. I have only completed one year as an HR and am eager to learn more. However, as I mentioned in my query, I am unable to do so as I am working independently.
It seems challenging to land a job in a "limited" company here in Noida, as I am not being selected due to my limited work experience.
From India, Delhi
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Dear Richa,
I fully agree with Mr. Diwakar and Mandy; it is always better to work under a senior manager who can guide you on how to tackle problematic issues. I strongly feel that you should work in a team or under the able guidance of a manager who has reached this position through great struggle.
Thanks,
Phani Kumar
HR Manager
From India, Hyderabad
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I fully agree with Mr. Diwakar and Mandy; it is always better to work under a senior manager who can guide you on how to tackle problematic issues. I strongly feel that you should work in a team or under the able guidance of a manager who has reached this position through great struggle.
Thanks,
Phani Kumar
HR Manager
From India, Hyderabad
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Yes. I am looking for job change. I wish I will get it soon where team of HR will be there.
From India, Delhi
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As you stated in the response, you are trying for a change but unable to get it due to a lack of experience. That itself should spur you to learn as you work until you find a 'suitable' or more 'comfortable' environment. While having a mentor or manager to guide you in the initial stages of your work life is important, it should not be a stumbling block or stop you from learning through your daily experiences and accessing available content on websites. Choose what best suits your company and yourself, and move accordingly. Try to come up with procedures and ask your Director if you could take some courses that would benefit you and the company in return. It is better to keep the job until you find a better one, rather than complain and be unemployed. Stay positive, learn to listen to employees' issues, and seek the best possible solutions within the limitations. At the end of the day, you have to overcome dependency, even if it means facing challenges head-on. Remember, you are not alone in such situations. Keep working on areas of improvement and try to enjoy your job, wherever you are right now.
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