Where does HR Fall On Your Company's Org Chart?

sharonm · October 2002

I was curious as to where HR falls in other companies. I've heard that HR reports directly to the CEO's or President of some companies. Is this the norm?

Janet · October 2002

I work for a manufacturing company and, unfortunately, we are considered a "necessary evil". About 6 years ago, our HR Manager was downsized; since that time, the 2 of us left in HR have been bandied about. Currently we report to the Division Controller. (When he was hired, he wasn't told about his HR responsibilities. My co-worker in HR was the first one to break it to him on his first day on the job!)

Miriam George · October 2002

We are a plastics manufacturer. I am the H.R. Manager, reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, who reports directly to our President. If it helps for comparison purposes, we have over 65 office and management personnel.

gimper · October 2002

I work for a telecommunications cooperative in MT. and report to the General Manager or "CEO".
We have about 150 employees.

Don D · October 2002

We manufacture television CATV cable, mining cable, cell tower cable and radiating internal cable for high rise buildings and tunnels and ship to 44 countries. I'm HR Director and report to the CFO who reports to the CEO. He allows me to run my own shop but runs good interference when I need him. Largely, I have found that the perception of HR in any organization is based on what YOU and YOUR PREDECESSORS make and have made it. It is no more and no less than you have struggled to make it. Whether or not HR in your company 'has a seat at the table' will be determined by how hard HR people have struggled to make it happen. Often its a never ending uphill climb. Often you slide into a pre-fab job where the respect is already there. No matter what the organizational structure or lack thereof, the role and respect of HR is determined by contribution, credibility and battle scars. (I think this is more than you asked for......but you know me.)x:-)

Pork · October 2002

I concur with "Dandy Don". In my career in HR, I have reported to The Vice President for Administration with over 3000 employees spread over 13 southern states, The Director of manufacturing operations and responsible for the HR arena for the operating plant but not the sales force, the Bottling plant manager including the distribution force and sales, and now the General Manager and an equal to the production force, accounting activities, and the distribution system. It is as Don stated so clearily it all comes down to "who is in charge and how he/she wants it organized"; the bottom line is remember it is always up to the HR unit to make it an effective piece of the pie and/or allow it to be a necessary evil. The latter, of course, makes it easier for the decision makers to decide when your funtion is on the "chopping block" and ready to be handled by any manager, any time. After advertising is is the HR functions that get contracted out or passed down to whatecver level that can handle the hiring and firing issues. After all that is all that we do, right?!!! Pork

SandiF · October 2002

I work for an outpatient imaging center. My actual title is Support Staff Supervisor because I supervise three of the support staff departments. Each of those departments has a Lead. I am HR as well and report to the Administrator (CEO)who reports to the Board (physician shareholders). We have 120 employees.

pecohr · October 2002

I work for a manufacturing company with approx. 225 employees. Our HR group (2 people) report to the CFO, this was true of the HR departments in the last two manufacturing companies I worked for also.

Lori B · October 2002

Hi

We have 500 ees in US. I'm HR director/legal and report directly to CEO & COO. Our HR dept used to viewed as much more of a clerical function that reported to Controller. That has changed as HR has taken on more functions, more responsibility for dollars and more risk management generally. I concur with Don and Pork's cmts above. While some companies are regimented with "we always do it this way" mentality, I've found that no one stands in your way here if you show the initiative to become more of a central player to your company and the bottom line. No one hands it to you or dumps it on you, they are just pleasantly surprised as you take on more and elevate your dept in the process.

Marie · October 2002

I report to the COO who is also an owner. HR is valued at this company and they never miss an opportunity to tell new clients how we have impacted the bottom line for our corporate office and our clients. After meeting me, one new client told our President, "Your HR Director looks like an HR Director. I bet if you looked up HR Director in the dictionary, her picture would be there." I actually took that as a compliment. I look as if I mean business. Goes to the credibility thing.

Sunny · October 2002

I am HR Manager for a mfg. division with three plants. I report directly to the Director of Operations who is the top division manager. I have reported to the CFO in other positions, but my most usual reporting line was up through the HR Dept. and directly to the President.

keithlf · October 2002

We are a structural steel plant with 170 employees and I'm the HR manager and report directly to the President. But, I also have the responsibilities for safety management and environmental issues.

Min · October 2002

We are a Hospital District with 108 employees- and I am the ONLY employee in HR, I report to the Administrator- CEO.

cmergl · October 2002

I work for an architectural firm with 57 employees. I'm the human resources administrator, and I report directly to the CFO/COO. He reports to the firm principal.

tpace · October 2002

We are an EAP/Mental Health Care Management organization w/ 25 employees. My title is VP of Administration and I handle HR, Accounting, and Administration. I report directly to the CEO who is the owner of the company.

Gillian · October 2002

We are a private, non-profit graduate University with almost 400 employees. I report to the Exec. VP of Finance and Business, but am also on the Presidents Cabinet, the Exec. group.

ritaanz · October 2002

We are a manufacturing firm that produces mirror and laser optics. As Human Resources Manager,I report to the VP of Administration with a dotted line to the President and VP of Operations. I attend weekly staff meetings, monthly executive briefings and financial meetings. In addition to the usual HR duties, I have the responsibility for security, safety and training. My "bosses" give me the freedom and latitude I need to get the job done.

Cinderella · October 2002

I'm the HR Assistant. I report to the HR Manager (who also oversees the Generalist, Specialist, Payroll, and 2 receptionists). The Manager reports to the President (who in turn reports to the CEO).
Cinderella

HR Surprise · October 2002

Hi! I am the HR Director for a group of family practice clinics(6)with a total of 135 employees (and growing). I report directly to the CEO. I am very happy to say that within the next 2 months I will be getting an HR Assistant. Hoorah!!

cindyp · October 2002

I work for a privately owned Supermarket chain with 400 employees. I am HR Director and report directly to the President/Owner.

Stacey H · October 2002

I work for a municipality and I report directly to the Mayor, as do all other department head with in our town (i.e., Fire Chief, Police Chief, etc.)

Terri B · October 2002

We are a rural Medical Center and Health System with 1500 employees. We have 3 HR Assistants, 3 Generalists, who report to the HR manager. The HR manager reports to the VP of HR (Several departments under the VP: HR, Spiritual Care, Education, Employee Health, Volunteer Services). The VP of HR reports to the President and CEO (same person here).

AnneLa · October 2002

We are a large Crdit Union and I report directly to the EVP/COO. I am also part of the management team of 12 folks who set policy & procedure.

Where does HR Fall On Your Company's Org Chart?

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