> HR instead hired.... Well, there's the problem right there. HR should only have relatively minimal input into the hiring process, unless it's hiring someone

> HR instead hired.... Well, there's the problem right there. HR should only have relatively minimal input into the hiring process, unless it's hiring someone in HR. Fail a background check, and I can understand HR vetoing a hire; asking for too much salary should be between the candidate, the hiring manager and their available budget.