if i bargain, who actually decides? And if the offer is really bottom, is it hr who decides the number?
Following
You.
Your competing offers.
HR sets the ranges, HM usually controls the budget and thus has final approval.
i didnt bargain at all. And now realized that i was given a fresh grad standard (i came from canada). is there any way to bump my tc or just move to another company?
I’d say HM then HR head. In my case HM was fighting to get a better offer with the HR head. There should be someone ready to fight for you before you even go that HR stage..
The one who is giving the interview. Negotiating is part of interview.
Subject to HR defined constraints