Should I Switch to HR Backend Operations for Better Career Growth? Seeking Advice

I am working as an HR Executive in a newly established firm. I have received an offer from an MNC company for an HR role in its backend operations. Kindly advise me on whether it is good to work in HR backend operations or if I should continue with my current job. Please provide me with an overview of the career opportunities in backend HR operations and whether it will be beneficial for my future growth.

Dear Harish, Please share the job description of your new job and the existing one. Often, the name given to a role can be quite mundane, whereas the accountabilities can be diametrically opposite.

Suggestions for Weighing Job Opportunities

- Compare the day-to-day responsibilities. Evaluate the tasks you need to complete daily in both roles.
- Examine the reporting structure. Consider whether you report to a senior or the head of the firm in your current role. How does this contribute to your learning? Is there a lot of micromanagement, or do you have the autonomy to make decisions?
- Understand how information flows in your new job compared to your current one.
- Consider the work environment.
- Have they presented you with a growth plan? How has the person who previously held your role progressed within the new firm?
- Is there an employee alumni network at the new firm? Connect with them to learn where people from that firm have been hired.
- A new firm offers growth potential alongside its business cycle, whereas an established MNC may have more rigid job functions. While this may provide stability, it can become limiting without job rotation in the long term.
- What are your aspirations for the next three years, and how can each of these roles help you achieve them?

I look forward to hearing from you!

Newly Established Firm: Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

- You can gain a comprehensive view and work on all components of the HR job.
- HR systems will be set up in front of you, providing invaluable experience.

Disadvantages

- Pay may be lower.
- A structured work environment may not be present initially.
- The career path may not be clear in the initial years until the business stabilizes.

While working in an MNC offers prestige, higher pay, perks, a defined growth path, and existing work patterns, it may not provide exposure to all aspects of your work. You might find yourself stuck in a set of jobs for extended periods. For progressing and learning in HR, working in back-end operations is also necessary. Therefore, being in the backend should not be seen as a disqualifying factor. If you believe the new firm will continue to grow and job stability is not a concern, working in a new setup can offer all-around learning experiences.