company relocation policy question for HR professional?

Question

If a company advertises a position with no relocation benefit, what are the chances that they actually are willing to relocate you if you insist (but rather not volunteer). The company in question has an asset of 20 billion and the position advertised is managerial (but not executive) with rather specific skill sets.

Answer 1

I am not an HR professional but have a master's in it. (I went into law instead for some reason--don't ask me why because I can't remember anymore.) If you want the job no matter what, you could try to ask diplomatically about the possibility of relocation expenses. The fact that the company may be rich has no bearing on its attitude towards paying relocation costs--some will, some won't, and some will do it on a per-case basis. Obviously, the company does not want to spend the money, but a very qualified candidate who wants the $ may beat out a marginally qualified candidate who doesn't.

If relocation costs are a deal breaker, diplomatically explain that you would not be able to join if you had to pay those costs, even though the offer sounds great. They might consider whether it's worth taking a chance on you notwithstanding substantial relocation costs.

Only you can decide how hard to push for relo costs and whether it's a dealbreaker. Good luck whatever you choose.

Answer 2

I would suggest that the company in question is only leaving their options open for future requirements. I would recommend to bring the question up at your interview, that's if you make it to the short list. Also read your 'Contract of Employment' or Workplace Agreement' thoroughly as the large companies pay a lot of money to draw up their contracts to protect their own interests. Good Luck :)