A department manager has no responsibility for apparent compensation inequities other than reporting them to human resources.

Compensation Inequities

Refers to the disparities or unfair differences in pay among employees that do the same or similar work, often tied to gender, race, or other demographic factors.

Department Manager

An individual responsible for overseeing the operations, staff, and budget of a specific department within an organization.

Human Resources

The department within an organization that deals with employee relations, benefits, and recruitment.