How Should I Handle My Resignation Being Accepted Despite My HR Manager's Assurances?

Hi all,

I am working as an HR Executive in a software company in Bangalore for the last eight months. I have finished my MBA (HR & Marketing) from a well-reputed college in Hyderabad.

The problem arose when I joined this company as my HR Manager promised me a salary hike after 3 months from my joining (verbally). However, whenever I asked him for the hike after 3 months, he always responded by saying he needed to speak to the CEO. After several inquiries, one day he informed me that they couldn't pay more than what was already being offered.

Eventually, I decided to resign from the company and received a couple of other opportunities. I then sent him a resignation email. After sending the email, my HR Manager urgently called me to discuss and left the salary negotiation to me. Due to my interest in the profile, I asked for a reasonable hike based on the market value.

I was content with the outcome, and he subsequently assigned me additional responsibilities, which I carried out flawlessly.

However, today, two months later, I received a surprising acceptance of my resignation email that was sent to him two months ago. Shockingly, I also received an email from my CEO stating, "Thank you for all your help. Acceptance of your resignation is definitely not because of your performance, but due to the project we were working on not taking off. We wanted to assign you to that new project. Wishing you good luck. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to rehire you."

In response, I politely requested to discuss the matter in person.

In a meeting with my HR Manager, he explained that their cost center was restricting the offer they could make to me. He suggested I speak with the CEO as he didn't want me to leave but mentioned that they couldn't afford to pay me more.

My HR Manager, who has a B.Tech background, and I are currently receiving the same pay. I suspect this might be one reason for his jealousy towards me.

Both my CEO and HR Manager are good friends, and they genuinely do not want me to resign.

I seek your advice on what steps I should take next.

Thanks & Regards,

Kalyan.

varanasihr@gmail.com

09986599939.

Hi Kalyan,

I have gone through your mail. I think you are in a confused state. HR professionals should not make decisions with two minds. If you have decided to quit the organization, then quit. Or stick with them without any confusion. If you feel you are working well but not being properly appraised, you may have to quit. Remember, you should work for your conscience, not just for money.

Regards,
Albee

Hi Kalyan,

It's not advisable to continue with such companies. However, I understand that you currently do not have any other offers in hand. Therefore, my suggestion is to wait for some time in the same company, with the same compensation, until you receive a good offer. At that point, you can consider leaving the company.

This is just my perspective, and I cannot insist that you follow the same advice. I recommend that you reflect on the situation and make the right decision for yourself.

All the best.

Regards,
Suma

Hi Varanasi,

This is a soup you have created for yourself. I also agree with most of my friends here that the organizations, i.e. your HR Manager and CEO, have acted in an unjustifiable way towards you. What you could do are the following:

1) Ask for compensation as per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 & the Rules.
2) Leave the company immediately with your head held high and a generous reference.
3) Stick with the company and continue to get paid peanuts and live under the wrath of your HR Manager.

The choice is yours.

Regards,
Ken

Hi Ken,

Thank you for your valuable suggestion. When I had some opportunities, they wanted my services. However, they now want my services at a lower pay than what they are currently offering. Since they have a very good impression of me, I never expected such a ridiculous response after 2 months. That's what my HR manager wants from me. How can it be possible?

If you have any more suggestions, please post them here.

Regards, Kalyan. :D

Hi,

I think Ken is right. Don't worry, there are plenty of opportunities for HR professionals. Don't spoil your career with a company where proper performance systems are not in place. Best of luck.

Hi Ranjana & Sreekumar,

Thank you for your suggestions. I don't want to spoil the HR Manager's image in front of employees. My HR Manager wanted me to speak to the CEO. Today, I am going to speak to him. Let's see how he responds when I meet him personally. Any more suggestions, HR friends?

Regards,
Kalyan :)

Hi,

This is only a tactful thing applied on you. If your HR manager is supportive, he would have supported you instead of creating such a puzzling situation for you.

Personally, I feel your company should be clear in their mind about whether they need employees on a contract basis or a permanent basis. This situation doesn't make sense for working there because they currently don't have projects, and moreover, they want to reduce your compensation.

Suggestions from my side:
1. If you are a confirmed employee, ask them to provide you with a notice period or the amount in lieu of it. I think something must have been written in your appointment letter.
2. Stick to that company unless you receive any better offers.
3. Be soft towards your company and ask for what you need. Avoid using harsh words as you are currently in a needy position.
4. Leave the company if you feel you are compromising your values. The whole world is within your reach, and you can find a better job. Be confident.

May God give you all the success and happiness in your life. All the best.