Feeling Overlooked for Promotion: How Should I Handle Being Passed Over for HR Manager?

I am working in a company as Manager Administration. I completed my course in HR during the job from IGNOU part-time. I spent money and efforts to shape up my career. Now our HR manager has left, and instead of me, a fresher who is just a B.Com graduate has been appointed as HR Manager and is overseeing my deserving for the position.

Please advise seniors on what I should do now. I love this company and my job, but more responsibility will bring a better salary, which at the moment, I think is slipping out of my hand.

Advice and do not ask for the company name and location.

Rg
wc

Is your problem about a B.Com fresher bossing you, or are you not getting high-paying/challenging alternatives (outside your company)?

If it is a Comparison Syndrome, which is the BIGGEST cause for worry these days, only you can solve your problem by changing your attitude.

If your company is small, the CEO may think a COMPETENT B.Com grad can manage...probably. Then you can seek opportunities elsewhere.

Hello dear, do not worry. Just concentrate on your work and gain as much experience as you can. At the same time, look out for a better opportunity and aim for a higher level of position that you can command, then just take the leap. Remember, it is a competitive world, so stay positive and motivated. All the best.

Sai Sr. Executive HR

Hi WC,

Do not feel down. Try to learn as much as possible from the company. Something good is waiting for you in another company. Look for a better opportunity and then make the switch.

All is well.

Regards,

Tapan
Indore

Dear Mr. Aggrieved friend,

You draw a comparison between yourself and the newcomer. Just check what you don't have which he has. It is possible there may be something much more than what you possess by way of experience or something else. Work on what you don't have so that you become on par with the newcomer. Opportunities are abundant in this world, and since the economy is turning around now, you will get recognition sooner rather than later.

Best wishes,

NK Sundaram

It is not necessary for an employer to place you in a position you feel you deserve. Employers hire people for their purposes. You may be doing a job that the employer feels you can do better.

Never love the organization/bosses; they only love your job. If you feel cheated and believe you can do a better job, look for it and leave this job to pursue it. Never act out of desperation because you are working for yourself first and yourself last.

Warm regards

My friend,

Employability is more important than employment. Please have a cordial discussion with your senior and find out why they opted for the other junior guy for that position. Understand and act.

Even after the discussion, if you are not satisfied, it is better to search for a job elsewhere. I believe they might not have found that specific skill set in you; otherwise, no employer would choose an outsider over available in-house skills.

I am not discouraging you, but you have to think and make a decision accordingly. If you have all the qualifications they were looking for and still were not considered, then it is time for you to search for a new job.

Regards,
Kameswarao

Hi wc,

You have not been cheated but you have been tested. Please accept in a positive way to prove yourself that a BCOM fresher should always seek HR knowledge and experience. Never look him down just because he is a BCOM, but prove that you are a more valuable asset of the company.

Rg,
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Dear welcome407 ,
I can't advice you in this regards because I don't have the clear picture of why was the other person who is less experienced (as per your word) appointed when you are there to handle the position. There is no logic on to the post... Might be the scene is not clear on to the words written... Anyway remember “Love Your Job But Never Fall In Love With Your Company, Because You Never Know When It Stops Loving You.”
Do the job as long as you are satisfied and getting good salary. Do not be loyal to the organization. Be loyal to yourself and your career only. Do not fight for cleaning up politics or unethical practices in your organization. If you do not agree with your boss or boss's boss, quit and find a better job. Do not waste your time fighting for the truth and values, it is the absolute nonsense to do! After all, boss is always right!

Thank you all for supporting me. In fact, I was planning to meet with my senior one-on-one, but now, being more professional, I will work on myself first and then talk to the seniors. I love my job.

Thanks, brothers.
Thanks, EC

Dear Friend,

To transition to the role you desire, the best way is to show your inclination to the role. In your case, you can do the following:

1. Develop a relationship with the new HR Manager. He would need your help as you have been rooted in the firm for some time and do not have any experience. Encourage him to discuss problems and to look upon you as a mentor. You gain insight into the function and build your skills without being accountable for it. As of now, you only have the knowledge and no skills.

2. Be ready for challenges that may arise in the HR domain and deliver when expected. Collaborate to establish your ground. The difficulty is that often the challenges will arise when you are loaded with work on the admin front. Be ready and present.

3. Introspect. There are a number of reasons why a separate person has been appointed for HR:

a. You are overloaded with admin work, which is perceived as equally important in your organization, and you could not be released from your current duties.

b. You did not display keenness/aptitude/behavioral traits to your current employer.

If these are the circumstances, it is good that you could not take up the assignment as it would have affected your performance, and you have time to phase out your involvement/build your skills.

4. It may not be difficult to find a job outside, but be ready to learn afresh. Prepare yourself on skills/attitude, as well as prepare yourself mentally to change your style of working.

If you keep working under a person who has lower qualifications than you, then you will start getting frustrated. The best thing is to start looking for another job. After you secure the new job, tell your CEO clearly the actual reason for your resignation. How can they make a person with lower qualifications your boss? Begin your job hunt immediately.

For me, education does not necessarily correlate with position; it is an attitude of the individual. Perhaps your senior has found some positive attitude in a newcomer. Well, if you feel that you may have trouble working with someone who has just graduated, then consider the scenario of those working at Microsoft, where the most senior boss may not even have completed their graduation.

There are many CEOs who are not graduates, yet they recruit qualified individuals because they possess leadership qualities. As you mentioned that you enjoy the company and your job, consider putting in extra effort. This may help you perform better, and your senior may appreciate and even promote you.