Confused About My Job Title: HR Officer or HR Executive? What Should I Do?

Hi guys, Sana here from Pakistan. I need your help. Actually, I just joined a job as an HR Officer. In the offer letter, they mentioned the HR Officer designation. But after registration in the system, they mentioned HR Executive. I asked my boss, and he says both are the same, it doesn't matter. After completing my probation period, they appraised me, and on the appraisal, my designation was HR Executive. I am still confused about my designation; it's strange, but it is. What should I do?

In the appraisal form, they mentioned "executive," but in the offer letter, they mentioned "officer." I cannot ask again from my boss.

I agree with Mr. Muralidhar and would like to say that an Executive position is higher than an Officer rank or grade. Therefore, there is no need to worry about anything. However, you should speak to your senior in your HR Department or the person to whom you are reporting.

You really need to ask your HR Manager to provide you with the Job Description for both designations. A comparison of these will highlight any differences. These titles can vary from one organization to another. For example, in the 1960s, when I entered the job market, in one organization, the job hierarchy was as follows: Supervisor (3 grades), Chargehand (2 grades), Assistant Foreman, and Foreman, etc. A person of the Supervisory grade applied for a job in another organization for an Assistant Foreman's position, only to find that the job was of a lower grade than that of a Supervisor in that organization.

Check Existing Resources

May I take this opportunity to inform you that we should check CiteHR first before asking a question, as it might have been covered in the past. I came across https://www.citehr.com/156044-differ...executive.html, where it was dealt with in 2008.

I found that by Googling at https://www.citehr.com/156044-differ...executive.html, where there is a link to another set of exchanges in 2011.

Regards

It doesn't matter if you are an HR executive or an HR officer, but make sure that there is consistency in whatever designation you are assigned. It should not be like this: on the salary sheet, you are listed as an HR officer, and in your appointment letter, you are referred to as an HR executive.

Regards

The position name represents your level of the position title in the organization. Normally, the executive level is slightly higher than the officer, which is subject to the organization's position categories. There is nothing for you to worry about as long as the position level remains the same or is slightly higher; it is okay. There must be some reason for such changes. Either they made the wrong designation and adjusted it to the correct one, or you have met the performance level that placed you in such a level and position.

Confirmation of Position and Benefits

Your confirmation letter designated position should officially and lawfully be your existing position and level on the said grading. You may check with your boss or the employee handbook to see where you stand in the said level of executive and also what benefits you are entitled to in the executive level. I presume this executive level is more favorable than the officer level.

Regards,
Ismail, Malaysia

I can understand your concern, but if they have mentioned HR Executive on your appointment letter, then it's really good. However, as you have mentioned that they have labeled you as HR Officer in another document, please check if that letter holds any significance for the future. Additionally, if they have referred to you as an Executive in the appraisal, it can be understood as HR Executive.

If you still have any confusion, don't hesitate to ask your reporting manager. It is your right to inquire politely and express that it is causing some confusion for you. Try not to show too much skepticism about your "designation."

All the best, and don't worry whether it's left or right, as both designations are of a higher rank.

Regards,
Shilpa

Hi Sana, as Mr. Simhan stated above, there is no India, Pakistan, or any other; we are all human professionals, students, and learners. Second, this is a global site with members from across the globe. "I, YOU, WE ALL ARE ONE FAMILY."