My HR Pros & Cons| Making the Career Change👩🏽‍🏫

Hi Lovelies,
Welcome back to another video. THANK YOU so much for tuning in with me. In this video I give my backing of working in HR at an entry level and what my experience has been so far.
If you are looking for a career change this may be your sign🤩
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[@alexandria9870]

Had to do a lot of editing because it was too long 😂 check the description for the HR Certifications!

[@HeyyyHR]

Ok, that makes sense. What do you use to edit (phone or laptop)? Great points but it was a bit choppy

[@alexandria9870]

@@HeyyyHR I am on my phone! But I am going to buy a camera and new laptop finally!

[@Heynaninani3069]

Thank you! I’m a recent grad trying to start a career in HR. Your videos are so insightful and motivational.

[@alexandria9870]

Hello! Of course thank you for watching and interacting with my video!! I know you will do great, truly know that and believe it. It has been such a rewarding career and experience though I've faced many challenges

[@Heynaninani3069]

@@alexandria9870 Thank you ❤️ I really appreciate it!

[@HeyyyHR]

Keep in mind that every company operates differently so not all companies think HR is lazy. Culture is important. My channel has tips on getting certified. Congrats on knowing that’s something that you’re going to do!!

[@alexandria9870]

Culture plays a HUGE role for sure! I will be tuning in because I need all the help I can get!!!

[@HeyyyHR]

@@alexandria9870 Awesome! Can't wait til you join my community! I'm definitely subscribed to your channel. Ready to hear you work on that certification!

[@tsimonson49]

I feel like I’m underpaid but I’m new at my job and it’s conflicting for me. Also having some major disagreements with the GM of the company and his view/ treatment of employees and certain managers is kind of making me think HR isn’t for me anymore. I know loyalty is to the company but I hate that helping the employees isn’t a top priority. I feel like why can’t I do both? But every time I do something that is perfectly normal or maybe even a part of employment law, the GM is unhappy about it. I simply told someone he was eligible for FMLA because his wife is about to have their baby. The GM told me “don’t advertise or push for them to take it.” Have an employee who is listed as part time under 29 hours. I noticed that she has consistently been working 30+ hours each week (I do attendance/ points and also payroll so always aware of these things.) I contacted the shift supervisor to clarify if she was still PT or what. He said he would ask if she can keep working 30+. If she works 30+ she’s eligible for benefits and per the company handbook, she’s eligible to accrue vacation time. So I went to the GM to see how he’d like vacation prorated for her. He told me “no. She will either be 40 hours or we cut her hours.” Like why? According to her supervisor on the floor, she is a top worker.

[@alexandria9870]

I will tell you and do have a video coming up about me leaving TWO organizations because of this. I have worked with teams who certainly put the employees first as the business structure revolved around culture. Southwest Airlines is my favorite example of this because they are all about taking care of their employees. Also it is NOT okay that the GM told you not to "advertise" that's falling very close to the realms of discrimination especially if this is written in your policy/handbook for employee benefits so that's unacceptable. This environment just sounds very dysfunctional and toxic. I went through it with two companies like I said earlier, and the most recent one I walked away from is the EXACT same but add cursing and unprofessionalism to the mix. As much as I wanted to be an ally and help my fellow teammates, I still have an obligation to my mental health and well being.

[@meika9067]

Ty so much for this video! You are so honest and authentic and your advice helps a lot ❤

[@alexandria9870]

Thank you so much! I am working to be better and do better! I hope the start of your year went well!

[@parislakai9105]

Came across this video and I’m so glad I did ! I have my bachelors in sociology and I am considering getting into HR. I am currently a assistant director at a school so right now I’m trying to figure out what steps I should take from here :) Any advice ? thanks for this video ♥️

[@alexandria9870]

Hi! Thank you so much for watching ❤️ if it is something you're interested in then I would certainly go for it I love the benefits and environment that Human Resources provides for me personally! Apply and don't give up. Do your research in which route you want to take to build your Human Resources career. There's different specializations to get into. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@jnicole.]

How’s work life balance? Is it often for you to take work home with you? Can you still pursue your own hobbies outside of work?

[@alexandria9870]

The work life balance has gotten a lot better I slacked a lot last month in a lot of things I had going on personally to tend to work but now I've created new processes and have been able to manage. I don't want to compromise my personal life too much to working 24/7. Now I've jumped back into my hobbies and getting my life together . I thank you kindly for watching 😊

[@pastasoss1565]

Oooh I'd love to hear your opinion on this as an accountant! Do you think payroll belongs in accounting or HR?? ;) One of my best friends recently quit bc she was HR professional but they asked her to take on payroll & it just wasn't the right work fit for her anymore. In one of the previous companies I worked at, payroll was a part of HR, HOWEVER as an accountant I've also been responsible for payroll.

[@alexandria9870]

So far My experience is Payroll and HR being separate but in constant collaboration. I personally do think that payroll should stay under accounting, our payroll team pulls revenue reports, end of the year, bonus structure etc. And some of them are accountants. I would definitely love to learn payroll side of things though. Payroll is to me also it's own entity within accounting. 🤔 I'm going to ask my coworkers too and get their feedback 😂

[@ginacastanos5678]

I agree, payroll should stay in the fiscal/accounting department. It’s HR responsibility to notify payroll of any updates.

[@HeyyyHR]

@@ginacastanos5678 I totally agree! When I see job postings where HR does payroll, I don’t apply.

[@reginaokafor829]

@@HeyyyHR I am a HR Professional in Lagos, Nigeria who works on payroll. Am looking forward to getting a new job without payroll in it.

[@HeyyyHR]

@@reginaokafor829 that should be easy. Been in HR over 10 years, never did a pay run. I don’t plan on ever doing it.

[@simplysean1]

Great video! Can you make a video discussing salary as a hr professional and what you can look forward to making? Thanks. New subbie

[@alexandria9870]

I definitely plan on putting something like this together!! 😁

[@HeyyyHR]

Heyyyyy Couponing TheWrightWay!!! You’ve got that new job now so you may not need this info for a little while but I did a video about pay…. I’m prob going to do another one at some point but not soon. Can’t wait to see Alexandria’s video bc I think we need tons of videos about pay to guide folks! Here’s mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5OnoWRqn7mUipI I’d love yall feedback on it!

[@zacharyrosser9916]

Great content

[@alexandria9870]

Thank you again! Happy holidays!!

[@kiezelfrancis4933]

Thanks for the info!. Question, I have a Bsc in Psychology, is it possible to get into an HR role with that degree alone ? or do I need to do a Masters in Bus Management or HRManagement?.

[@alexandria9870]

You can certainly get in with a Psychology degree, my degree is in Agriculture and my current coworkers degree is in sociology. I recommend a Masters if you are trying to move up!

[@kiezelfrancis4933]

@@alexandria9870 thank you for responding. I just got a job offer for office manager assistant. So I'm going to use those skills and experience to work my way up to HR... and prob try getting some kind of certifications. All the best ♥️

[@teresachandley8482]

ok totally off topic, but I have to tell you how much I LOVE your nail color!

[@alexandria9870]

Thank you so much!!! I love a bright color like that in the warmer months 💗💗💗💗

[@cristinasanchez7308]

What degree should I study in if I’m trying to get into HR?

[@alexandria9870]

HR Management, Business Management with a Concentration in HRM!

[@andreeaungureanu3634]

MY OPINION AND LISTEN TO ME DON'T STUDY A BANCHELOR DEGREE IN HR GO AND STUDY A MASTER IN HR BUT MY HONEST OPINION TO WORK IN HR ISN'T NECESSARY TO HAVE A DIPLOMA IN HR BUT MY HONEST OPINION DON'T GO INTO HR BECAUSE THE SALARIES ARE LESS AND THE PEOPLE AND TO WORK WITH THIS IS ENNOYING AND EXHOUSTING

[@alexandria9870]

Hello! Thank you for sharing this, I live in Texas and have been on a job search for about a month and I know here in this state every job posting has required a degree and coordinator roles are at 55k and generalist roles are at 70k. I know I'm many many other places this is not the case but very interesting I've Networked with other HR professionals who were grandfathered in and they do not have degrees. It's an evolving career path for sure, and the burn out definitely depends on the company so I can definitely attest to the exhaustion!

[@withpyonno_17]

Hello ma'am, can I have a job in HR with Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education degree? Thank you in advance for your reply💗✨

[@alexandria9870]

Hello! As long as you have a degree and some experience you should be good! I have a degree in Agriculture and work in HR! I just built up my experience.

[@withpyonno_17]

@@alexandria9870 Thanks ma'am 💗✨

[@jay777_]

I want to get into Hr atleast as an entry level I only have a associate in business administration in management is it possible for me to get atleast get an entry level I don’t have a any experience

[@alexandria9870]

I certainly think it is possible! Have you applied to admin or coordinator roles? I would start with either. Then from There get your certifications for HR to hold you up competitively when you are looking to move up in your HR career.

[@jay777_]

@@alexandria9870 I been trying but I think my resume is holding me back maybe it’s not entry level worthy I’m not sure how I can come off as someone who isn’t qualified but have the qualities to take on the roll I read online that HR assistant and Hr coordinator are the same thing what are your thoughts ? There are so many names

[@alexandria9870]

Wow so sorry to hear this and that I never have a response. Apply to both Administrative and Coordinator roles! Have you had someone look over your resume? Human Resources Coordinator ISNT exactly the same as an assistant and I did both. Assistant is you helping the department with whatever everyone needs. Coordinators are more into special projects and onboarding tasks there's more responsibility.

[@kiaramorgan4120]

What certifications do you recommend? I want to become a recruiter.

[@alexandria9870]

My Sr. TA Specialist was working towards her PHR to start which I think is a great route!!

[@kiaramorgan4120]

@@alexandria9870 Do I need prior recruiting experience to take the exam?

[@alexandria9870]

@@kiaramorgan4120 I don't know how I missed this! I am so sorry! But no you do not ☺️