Recently I came across the job details for HR position in Timesjobs. Industry: Chemical industry Location: 19,Hari Kunj,Shrinagar Colony Road,MG Rd Cross,Goregaon W, Mumbai Poistion: Manager- HR, Admin, Legal Contact Person: D.Ganapathy Specialisation: Office Management & Coordination,Civil Law,Employment & Industrial Relations,Employee Relations,Performance Mgmt,Recruitment Job funtion: Administration,HR/PM/IR/Training,Legal/Law WE LOOK FOR A MATURED PERSON WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBILE TO RECRUIT RIGHT CANDIDATES AT RIGHT TIME AND AT RIGHT SALARY, LOOK AFTER ADMINISTRATION, HOUSE KEEPING, LIAISON WITH ADVOCATE RELATING TO CASES UNDER SECTION 138 AND NON-COMPLIANCE OF SEDRVICE AGREEMENTS. MUST BE GOOD AT DRAFTING. Why should a HR specialist meant for HR/Recruitment should get in to Admin duties of housekeeping, infra maintenance, assets, pantry etc. and also assist the advocate in vetting/ drafting, legal liaison and compliance? Does it not sound awkward? These mixed roles will ruin the candidate. This is like asking for 'Doctor cum Cook cum Sweeper cum Merchandiser'. Just imagine the role he does and finally he will end up buying toileteries and stationeries, without having scope for HR practices. His association will be only with house keeping boys, mopping girls, lift man, tea walla, security guards, and dusting legal case books and almirah. How many HR guys are competent enough and trained to vet and draft legal agreements without an LLB? It appears that anyone can advertise and do job posting as they like, citing recession as reason. Oopss...!! God alone can save candidates from these funny employers who pollute the work culture. Regards, Chandru