I manage a team of eight people in my division, and we all got along well until about a year ago when a new member joined. Since then, my division has become divided. This new member constantly complains about everything I do but only behind my back. She takes her complaints to my superiors instead of addressing them with me directly. Additionally, she lies frequently. Once, she filed a complaint accusing me of being unsupportive, but nothing came of it due to lack of evidence.
She buys gifts for those in her group, does they’re work for them, and even provides a place for them to stay. Just last week, she accompanied one of them to my superiors to complain about me not being supportive.
Even though I know I have done nothing wrong and was always respected for being supportive before she arrived, I feel increasingly stressed and helpless each time she pulls one of these stunts. I have always told the truth, but I am starting to worry that this situation could work against me. She’s very skilled at charming my seniors, and my division is now split into two camps: those who are afraid of her and those who find her entertaining, charming and believe everything she says.
I have met with HR who have said they would need evidence. Surely repeated complaints about me is evidence?
At this point, I am wondering if it would be best to leave and start fresh elsewhere? I hate the idea of having to leave because of this though.The other option is to get a transfer to another branch which is a couple of miles further to travel to.