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I've been in the same role (HR Data Specialist) since August of 2020.

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Ive been in the same role (HR Data Specialist) since August of 2020. I have had the same supervisor since 2014. I have changed roles since 2014 under my supervisor but only due to natural progression. Ex: benefits generalist to benefits generalist I

I was on a team of 3 and a year ago my team went to 2 myself and the data analyst. I have taken on several of the analysts responsibilities due to our company going thru a system integration. I have also I feel due to default handled 3 acquisitions. I dont feel that I was given the acquisitions based on my skills but more so because the analysts is heavily involved in the integration. I have been involved in acquisitions previously but not as the lead person from HRIS. Im also the backup for reports for 2 employees not even on my team when they are absent. Im called upon to help with reconciliation of a vendor file when my supervisor is too busy to do it herself. I have my daily responsibilities as well. I would like to ask for a promo or to change my job description to a Sr HR Data Specialist or HR Data Specialist Lead in order to increase my pay rate. My supervisor has told me the only way for me to receive a promo is to take a different role. I like what I do and would rather not leave my current role, however I dont see that there is any opportunities for career advancement. My supervisor has also told me that I will only receive the budget amount for merit unless someone on the team is under performing or has not been with the team for a full year. Remember Im on a team of 2 and I can guarantee the other teammate will not under perform. I feel stuck. Based on past conversations with my supervisor regarding pay I feel like she will just give me the run around why its not possible to change my role or give me a promo. I feel she just doesnt want to do it because its extra work and she is extremely busy, however I dont think that is a valid excuse. Any suggestions on how I can approach my supervisor regarding a change in pay would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  1. Robertine Watson

    I believe you and the team need to report this matter as a collective. That way, HR will take it more seriously. Be honest and let them know that she had you spying on employees and reporting to her which led to people being fired especially if it was a situation where you feel it was unfair. Let them know that you feel cornered. If they care about their culture they will take it seriously and will reprimand her... especially since she's been demoted in the past due to her performance.

    She sound pretty unprofessional and may need managers training. Good Luck with this!

  2. Mary Lea McTurnan

    Write down all that advanced experience and knowledge you’ve gained from doing your job, the ghost’s job and half of your colleagues job. What’s better than saying’i learned all kinds of things I’d never have been exposed to, so this experience is why I’m so excited to work at ABC companies’ float that CV TO any adjacent industries — you’re highly adaptable, made plain by your story. You’ll get bird dogged fast

  3. Anonymous

    You could write up your achievements using numbers and thinking about how they impact the bottom line, much as you would for a resume. If there is no room for promotion at your company, and there may not be due to the small size, you may decide to take your talents elsewhere.

    I was once in a similar situation where I really liked both the company and the position, but there was just no room for added remuneration or promotion. A new person was then hired as my manager was promoted to a different role, and I was told that I was not yet qualified to backfill his position and some of the parts of my role that I liked best were going to be done by my new manager. However, one of my other colleagues ended up leaving for another company and was putting together a team, so he invited me to interview with the new company. That was how I ended up with a promotion and a substantially higher salary.

    The main idea is to show how your work helps a company to succeed in some manner. - more income, more customers, less expense, more streamlined processes, etc. With your skills and achievements you shouldn't have any issues in getting some takers!

  4. Anonymous

    Then do the work for her. Write up your business case about why you deserve the promotion. If you do the legwork and get it to where she just has to input her own reflections, she is far more likely to be willing to go to bat. It is Your career, show her you own it and that you care enough to do the work for the promotion. Waiting for someone else to do all the work for you means waiting a long time, especially if she is "extremely busy".

    I will say this. It is a valid excuse. Management, especially lower management is being asked to handle ridiculous workloads on top of managing the people underneath them. Don't expect them to own your career path as well.

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