Quick Answer
Job listings have two location concepts: Workplace Location (where the job is performed) and Headquarters Location (where your company is based). These can be the same or different. Workplace Location appears in Position Details; Headquarters appears in the Hiring Organization section.
Overview
Companies often have jobs in different cities than their headquarters. A San Francisco-based tech company might hire for positions in Austin. A national law firm headquartered in New York might have roles in Los Angeles. Heritage Web captures both locations so candidates understand exactly where they'd work and who they'd work for.
Key Differences
Aspect | Workplace Location | Headquarters Location |
Section | Position Details | Hiring Organization |
Purpose | Where you'll work | Where the company is based |
Tab Location | Job Details tab | Job Details tab |
Required | Only if In-Person/Hybrid | Always required |
Fields | Country, State, City (3 fields) | Street, Country, State, City, Zip (5+ fields) |
ZIP Code | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included |
Street Address | ✗ Not included | Optional |
Affects | Where candidates apply from | Company credibility/context |
Common Scenarios
Scenario 1: Job at Headquarters
Field | Value |
Workplace Location | Houston, TX |
Headquarters | Houston, TX |
When they're the same: The job is at your main office.
Scenario 2: Job at Branch Office
Field | Value |
Workplace Location | Austin, TX |
Headquarters | San Francisco, CA |
Different cities: The company is based in San Francisco, but this role is at the Austin office.
Scenario 3: Remote Job
Field | Value |
Workplace Location | (Not shown—hidden for Remote) |
Headquarters | New York, NY |
Remote roles: No workplace location needed, but headquarters still shows where the company is based.
Scenario 4: Hybrid at Satellite Office
Field | Value |
Workplace Location | Dallas, TX |
Headquarters | Houston, TX |
Hybrid at satellite: The candidate will work hybrid from the Dallas office, though the company is headquartered in Houston.
Step-by-Step: Setting Both Locations
Workplace Location (Position Details)
Navigate to Job Details tab.
Find Position Details section.
Set Workplace Type (In-Person or Hybrid).
Complete Workplace Location:
Select Country
Select State
Enter City
Headquarters Location (Hiring Organization)
Stay on Job Details tab.
Find Hiring Organization section.
Complete Parent Organization Headquarters Location:
Street Address (optional)
Select Country
Select State
Enter City
Enter Zip Code
Why Both Locations Matter
For Candidates:
Workplace Location tells them where they'll commute or relocate to
Headquarters tells them about the company's origin and scale
For Publication Placement:
Both can influence where your job appears in the Heritage Web network
Jobs may appear on regional publications based on workplace location
For Credibility:
Headquarters location helps candidates research your company
Establishes your organization as a legitimate, locatable entity
Important Notes
Hiring Organization is always required—including headquarters location.
Workplace Location is conditional—only required for In-Person or Hybrid jobs.
ZIP code is only in Headquarters—Workplace Location captures city-level only.
They can be identical—if the job is at headquarters, enter the same city in both.
Street address is optional for Headquarters—but Country, State, City, and ZIP are required.
FAQs
Why do I need to enter location twice?
They serve different purposes. Candidates want to know both where they'll work and where the company is based—these are often different.
What if the job is at headquarters?
Enter the same city in both Workplace Location and Headquarters. They'll show the same location, which makes sense when the job is at the main office.
Why does Headquarters need a ZIP code but Workplace doesn't?
Headquarters serves as company verification—the full address helps establish legitimacy. Workplace location just needs city-level context for candidates.
Can Workplace Location and Headquarters be in different countries?
Yes. A U.S.-headquartered company could hire for a role in Canada, or vice versa. Enter each location accurately.
What if we don't have a physical headquarters?
Enter your registered business address or primary administrative location. All Hiring Organization fields are required for job listings.
Does Workplace Location affect which candidates find my job?
It can influence publication placement. Jobs are placed on community publications based primarily on language requirements and geographic relevance.