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Change in Reporting Manager Letter

A change in reporting manager letter informs an employee that they will now report to a different manager, while the role and terms stay the same. It clarifies who approves leave and expenses from the effective date and who owns the current appraisal.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

CHANGE IN REPORTING MANAGER

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

To,
[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Designation], [Department]
[Work Location]

Subject: Change in Reporting Manager

Dear [Employee Name],

This is to inform you that, with effect from [Effective Date], you will report to [Reporting Manager], [Manager Designation], instead of [Previous Manager], due to [Reason, e.g. a change in team structure].

  1. Approvals: From the effective date, your leave, attendance regularisation, travel and expense approvals will be handled by [Reporting Manager].
  2. Appraisal: Your appraisal for [Appraisal Cycle] will be completed by [Reporting Manager], with inputs from [Previous Manager] for the period up to [Effective Date].
  3. Goals: Your current goals will continue until reviewed with your new manager.
  4. Introduction: An introductory one-to-one has been scheduled on [Meeting Date].
  5. Role and terms: Your designation, department, work location and CTC remain unchanged.

If you have any questions, please contact [HR Name].

Yours sincerely,

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
[Designation]
Acknowledged
[Employee Name]
Signature: ____________
Date: [Date]

Copy to: Personnel File; [Reporting Manager]; [Previous Manager]

What this template includes

  • Previous and new manager names
  • Effective date
  • Transfer of leave, attendance and expense approvals
  • Ownership of current appraisal cycle
  • Introductory meeting
  • Unchanged role and pay

When to use it

  • A manager resigns, moves or is promoted
  • Team restructuring changes reporting lines
  • Span-of-control adjustments
  • Matrix changes where functional and administrative managers differ

How to customise this template

  1. 1Enter both managers' names and designations
  2. 2Decide who rates the current appraisal
  3. 3Update approval workflows in HRMS
  4. 4Schedule the first one-to-one

HR tips

  • Have the outgoing manager share performance notes
  • Avoid changing managers just before appraisals without a handover
  • Update approval workflows on the same day
  • Tell the team together, then issue individual letters

This template is a starting point only. Review it against applicable labour laws (including the Labour Codes in force from 21 November 2025 and the state rules being notified), your Shops & Establishments registration, standing orders and company policies, and take advice from a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Who does the appraisal after a manager change?+

Usually the new manager, with input from the previous manager for the period before the change. State this in the letter.

Does an employee need to sign this letter?+

An acknowledgement is useful to show the employee has been informed, though it is not a change in contract.

Can there be two reporting managers?+

In matrix structures, yes. Name the administrative and functional managers and their responsibilities.