I just recently accepted and started a new position as a lead talent acquisition specialist. I have over 25years experience, I’ve got a dual bachelor’s degree, am working on my master’s and I am certified in everything possible in my field. I think I’m an outstanding catch. However, I was without a job, only briefly, before taking this one as the previous company couldn’t afford me. I feel like the current company gave me a low-ball offer because I was unemployed and the region of the country I live in, When comparing salaries for similar positions and other companies, I am grossly underpaid. There are also “extra” responsibilities I’m having to do, day in and day out that was not previously mentioned in any of the rounds of interviews. Not only am I managing the department, the other TA specialists and interns , but am running a full requisition load which is 4 times the size of the members of my team. I’ve also walked into a mess with absolutely no SOP, established processes, and a workflow that is neither efficient nor effective. Do I say something now, wait until I’ve had my review or how is the best way to approach this situation? Or do I wait until someone has made me another offer and take that to leadership as evidence that I’m worth more?
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I just recently accepted and started a new position as a lead talent acquisition specialist. I have over 25years experience, I’ve got a dual bachelor’s degree, am working on my master’s and I am certified in everything possible in my field. I think I’m an outstanding catch. However, I was without a job, only briefly, before taking this one as the previous company couldn’t afford me. I feel like the current company gave me a low-ball offer because I was unemployed and the region of the country I live in, When comparing salaries for similar positions and other companies, I am grossly underpaid. There are also “extra” responsibilities I’m having to do, day in and day out that was not previously mentioned in any of the rounds of interviews. Not only am I managing the department, the other TA specialists and interns , but am running a full requisition load which is 4 times the size of the members of my team. I’ve also walked into a mess with absolutely no SOP, established processes, and a workflow that is neither efficient nor effective. Do I say something now, wait until I’ve had my review or how is the best way to approach this situation? Or do I wait until someone has made me another offer and take that to leadership as evidence that I’m worth more?


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