Please help

member me

I have a serious problem. Just over two years ago, the Company I work for fired my boss, the HR Director. Since that time I have been doing his job and mine. I am a Generalist with over 11 years experience.

I am still Salary Non-Exempt and have received no additional compensation for the extra duties. I have talked to my supervisor about this twice during my reviews and was told he would "look into it". To date....nothing. I get praises with each review on my knowledge of laws and how well I am doing both jobs.

My problem is this: I know this is in violation of my rights and I could sue. My boss was a man making 45,000 more than me. But, my job is suppose to be to protect the company against such suits. How can I get them to see without having to force my hand? I am afraid that bringing suit will damage my career.

Help!

cthr

Not quite sure how this is a violation of your rights. Unfair maybe that you have picked up additional responsibilities and no extra pay, but still not illegal.

If the company has no intention of replacing the HR Director, I would write a new job description for myself, based on the combination of duties that you currently do. Do some research into what other positions with those responsibilities are earning in your market and then go to who ever you report to and armed with facts make a case for an increase in pay.

member me

Actually, the courts say differently. Cite: Hunt v. Nebraska Public Power District, U.S. Circuit Court. An article was written about this very thing just recently.

cthr

Did the prior HR Director have more seniority in the company, did he have more experience, do women as a general rule make less than men in your company. Not knowing the details of your case or what your current position is, it is difficult to tell. However, as a non-exempt ee, you should be paid ot if you work in excess of 40 hours, so does the pay scale equal out that way

What of the directors duties did you pick up that is substantially different?

Obviously, he was fired for a reason, not knowing what your salary is and what the actual work you do is makes it difficult to say. But again, I would look at what the average salary is for your job description and your market and then see if you are within the range for your experience level.

member me

I took over all his responsiblilites along with the ones I already had. He had no experience as a Director. I have more years HR experience than him. My overtime pay does not compensate for the difference. I am in the mid 30s.

cthr

Here is a brief job description of an HR Director and salary range for Little Rock, AK-not sure how close that is to you-

Human Resources Director (Human Resources)
Plans, directs and carries out policies relating to all phases of personnel activity. Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. Keeps record of insurance coverage, pension plan, and personnel transactions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations. Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier. Conducts wage survey within labor market to determine competitive wage rate. Prepares budget of personnel operations. May be responsible for evaluating and suggesting new benefit or compensation structures or changes to existing plans. Requires a bachelor's degree with at least 7-10 years experience in Human Resources. Must be familiar with internet business models and technologies. Generally manages a group of human resources professionals. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to an executive.


A typical Human Resources Director working in Little Rock, AR earns a median base salary of $106,554, according to our analysis of data reported by corporate HR departments. Half of the people in this job earn between $92,777 and $127,796.


If this is an accurate job description of what you do-then I guess both you and the Director were under paid.

member me

That made me feel much better....now I am depressed! ha

System

I have been in your situation. I was asked by the Board of Directors to assume the HR position when the person in that position was terminiated - in addition to my duties as Executive Assistant. I simply added the increased responsibilities to my job description, prepared my evalation in like manner and presented it to the Executive Director for approval. He did and believe it or not asked me to present a $ amount that was acceptable to me for consideration - I got it. I tried to be fair in my assessment of what I did. My responsibility has also continued to increased since then but my salary has continued to grow with those responsibilities. I still maintain both positions, but very seldom does one position conflict with the other. HR is always my primary focus though. Good luck...you might be surprised at what you get, when you ask and can show in black and white the additional responsibility that you have assumed.