May I inquire if you have ever worked for a larger company? You are describing a union. HR exists to serve the companies interests, not the employees. As the

May I inquire if you have ever worked for a larger company? You are describing a union. HR exists to serve the companies interests, not the employees. As the name implies, the purpose is to manage, and maximize the efficient utilization of, the resource "human being". This can mean preventing abuse because it's a legal issue or because it's bad for productivity and team morale. But it just as often means shuffling people around and making sure affected employees keep quiet, don't cause a stir or actually sue. This is not black or white, of course, there are companies and HR departments that value employees and try protect them, but there will always be a conflict of interest because the primary goal is to help the company.