From Director to VP responsibilities

Anonymous

August 29,2022 at 3:50PM UTC

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From Director to VP responsibilities

I recently got a new role as an HR Director, and in the last 3/4 months I’ve taken on more VP responsibilities in HR and Operations. The CEO has given me the green light on all of my strategic planning. I’d like to propose a title and comp change to showcase the new responsibilities with HR and Operations. Any ideas on the title change? Also thoughts on seeing a promotions and title change so quickly?

I wasn’t expecting getting a promotion so quickly but feel extremely valued and empowered in my role hence why I’ve taken on additional responsibilities and leading other department efforts. I am thinking from a long term opportunity perspective, will it benefit me or hurt me only having a few months as a Director?

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AnonymousAugust 30,2022 at 1:21PM UTC
Firstly, congrats on your promotion!
I think you could look at it from two ways — yes, you didn't get as much experience being a Director as most often do. However, upper management in your company clearly saw you excel at a rate not often found. And if they believe you were ready for the job, you should put trust in yourself that you were as well!
Audrey CamposSeptember 1,2022 at 11:55PM UTC
I think it will reflect in a positive way that you were promoted so quickly. I am not sure I understand your question on the title change. What types of VP responsibilities are you filling? Is there presently a VP? In our company, our Human Resources Director was recently promoted to partner and her new title is Chief People Champion.