compensation structure is decided by the c suite, or can be. if decided by HR it’s just a convenient delegation of research work. recruiting is a separate func

compensation structure is decided by the c suite, or can be. if decided by HR it’s just a convenient delegation of research work. recruiting is a separate function from HR. even in medium sized companies this is is visible in the reporting chain. the other things are all outsourceable and these days they are except for large companies and older companies with inertia. the one thing that isn’t outsourceable or trivially reassigned is liability. That is HR’s core competency, if you will.