HR career guidance - accept job as employer is in the HR industry or reject it because this is not my role as per my experience

Hello everyone,

I am an HR professional with 7 years of experience in HR Operations, which includes handling entry and exit formalities, onboarding, employee relations, grievances, employee engagement, personnel data and records management, and day-to-day operations, among other responsibilities.

I am currently seeking job opportunities in Bangalore, Karnataka. Recently, I received a call from a company that specializes in HR tools for the role of 'Business Analyst.' I am now facing a dilemma as to whether I should pursue this opportunity. On one hand, the employer is in the HR industry, but on the other hand, this role does not align with my current experience. I am concerned that this mismatch may pose challenges if I decide to switch roles in the future.

I would appreciate any guidance or advice on how to approach this situation.

Regards.

Reasons to Consider Before Joining the Role

Yes, I think you should not join this role because:

a) It is not aligned with your field.

b) It shall be difficult for you to explain later why you chose this job.

c) It would be challenging for you to go back to your core HR field.

Be patient and see if you can get something in HR that is more aligned with your vision. Just having an employer who is in HR does not help. The future company shall select you based on your job role.

Dear K2.G,

Have you checked the Job Description (JD) for the position of "Business Analyst"? Have you checked with the company what kind of analysis you will be doing related to the business? The designation offered appears to be dynamic compared to a routine HR role; however, you may do the market research on the position of "Business Analyst." Is it that it is the role of "HR Analyst" but branded as "Business Analyst"?

When checked on Google, I found the link that describes the JD for the position of Business Analyst. It is as below: https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-adv...heir%20clients.

Please check what skills you possess already and what skills you need to master further. Who knows, this job could be a turning point in your career. It could sow seeds of becoming "Business Head" also. However, do thorough research before you make the decision.

All the best!

Dinesh Divekar