Need advice!!

Anonymous

September 23,2022 at 2:46PM UTC

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Need advice!!

I am an HR Coordinator that has 15 years Management experience. 6 weeks ago a role opened for Talent Acquisition that I absolutely have a passion for and expressed my interest as I have been supporting this role for 8 months already including while I have been on a RTW from having Long Covid. I am still working remotely as I am unable to drive from complications from Covid. I was told by my boss I could transition to the role and they would review the pay scale for me August 29th. I am doing the role, plus my own role and have not had any negative feed back on my weekly 1 on 1's or daily huddles.

Today I was told that my "CEO's are concerned about me not being in office to do the role. I would be able to meet face to face with the hiring managers to ask questions and see what needs to be done" ( I do this virtually now and have been more efficient remotely then in office on less hours). "Plus the pay scale has not been completed, but don't worry we will back pay you when we get to it." When I was asked if I had any feedback, I shared that I have been doing the job of 2 people for quite some time and I have been very transparent that I do not have a date to return to office full time. If there is that great of a concern then we need to address my responsibilities and wages as they do not align with what I am currently doing. The solution was to post for the role I am currently doing to get some support so I can move forward. We also have a student pt who will be starting on our team as well, and I have been asked to train her next week.

I feel like I am being strung along, and it is so bad to have someone wait this long with no clear definitions or wages.

We also have a major company 3 day event next week, and they are pushing hard for me to attend. I know this will exceed my capacity for daily functioning but I am feel obligated and anxious about it now. If I am on a RTW that dictates I work remotely how can they so boldly ask me to do this?

What would you do?

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AnonymousSeptember 23,2022 at 4:47PM UTC
Are you comfortable reminding them about the RTW?
AnonymousSeptember 23,2022 at 6:02PM UTC
Yes, I am working on how to word it professionally. That will be my next step.
AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 12:53PM UTC
Great idea! I wish you luck.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2022 at 5:53PM UTC
Not sure about the bigger picture, but get the commitment for back pay in writing. Get as much of the other stuff in writing too.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2022 at 7:07PM UTC
I would admit to the reality that your company will most likely find someone else for the talent acquisition position, move you back to a,lower level position and maybe issue you a small check to cover what they will defend as the little impact you contributed to the coverage of the 2nd job. They will defend their position by saying you never performed 2 jobs and merely offered the bare minimum of coverage.
Unfortunately, the company will be allowed to relegate you to the sidelines and might cancel your position altogether.
This is deplorable conduct but allowed just the same.
Crystal HowellSeptember 23,2022 at 8:06PM UTC
Just Do You, your health is more important. Get a doctor note extension, apply att the other job. Peace of mind goes a long way
AnonymousSeptember 24,2022 at 6:02PM UTC
Sounds to me like your company really wants someone in the office to perform this role.
You are being strung along and your manager has erected several barriers like: promising back pay but putting nothing in writing, insisting that you attend this upcoming meeting in person and listing the position. Please listen to the messages you’re being given, take your boss at face value. Unless you’re able to transition to an in-person status, it sounds like you will remain in your current role.