The steps
Entry
Experienced
Senior
Manager
Director
| # | Step | What changes here | Jump | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HR assistantEntry · Individual contributorNo active openings | Moves from processing paperwork to resolving cases. | — | |
| 2 | HR generalistExperienced · Individual contributorNo active openings | Covers the whole employee lifecycle. | PromotionJump: Moderate | |
| 3 | HR Business PartnerSenior · Individual contributorNo active openings | Works with leadership on the team, not the paperwork. | PromotionJump: Moderate | |
| 4 | HR managerManager · People managementNo active openings | Accountable for the policy, not its application. | PromotionJump: Moderate | |
| 5 | People directorDirector · ExecutiveNo active openings | Culture and structure become the deliverable. | PromotionJump: Moderate |
What makes the differenceAlso asked for
This describes moves that happen, not a recommended sequence or the only way to get there.
How this path was built
A structured starting point: it describes how this function is organized in technology companies, not a survey of Costa Rican employers. The skills at each step come from the platform’s curated vocabulary. Each version goes through industry review before it replaces this one.
- Evidence as of
- August 16, 2026
- Reviewed on
- August 16, 2027