Quick Answer
"Hiring Organization" and "Parent Organization" refer to the same section, but the name changes based on listing type. Job listings call it Hiring Organization (required, always visible). Organization and Event listings call it Parent Organization (optional, can be hidden). The fields inside are identical.
Overview
Heritage Web uses a unified section for identifying parent companies and employers, but the name and requirements differ by listing type:
Listing Type | Section Name | Required | Can Hide |
Job | Hiring Organization* | Yes | No |
Organization | Parent Organization | No | Yes |
Event | Parent Organization | No | Yes |
Profile | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The asterisk (*) on "Hiring Organization" in job listings indicates the entire section is required.
Why the Difference?
Job Listings: Hiring Organization (Required)
Every job posting needs an identifiable employer. Candidates want to know who's hiring before they apply. Making this required:
Prevents anonymous job postings
Establishes employer credibility
Allows candidates to research companies
Reduces scam or misleading listings
Organization/Event Listings: Parent Organization (Optional)
Not every business or event has a parent company worth highlighting. A local independent restaurant doesn't need to show a parent company. Making this optional:
Allows independent businesses to skip it
Lets franchises show their corporate relationship
Gives events flexibility in showing hosting organizations
Reduces unnecessary fields for simple listings
Same Fields, Different Requirements
Both sections contain identical fields:
Field | Hiring Org (Job) | Parent Org (Org/Event) |
Logo | Optional | Optional (when used) |
Name | Required | Required when used |
Description | Required | Required when used |
Website | Required | Required when used |
Street Address | Optional | Optional |
Country | Required | Required when used |
State | Required | Required when used |
City | Required | Required when used |
ZIP Code | Required | Required when used |
Key difference: For Organizations and Events, all fields become required only if you start using the section. For Jobs, the fields are always required.
Field Labels Say "Parent Organization"
You'll notice the field labels say "Parent Organization Name," "Parent Organization Description," etc., even in the Hiring Organization section on job listings. This is because the underlying system uses the same fields across all listing types. Don't be confused—for job listings, this is your hiring company.
Common Scenarios
Scenario 1: Startup Posting a Job
Section | What to Enter |
Hiring Organization | Your company: TechVentures, Inc. |
All fields required | Name, description, website, headquarters |
Direct employer information—no parent company to consider.
Scenario 2: Franchise Location (Organization Listing)
Section | What to Enter |
Organization listing | Joe's Burgers (the local franchise) |
Parent Organization | BigBurger Corporation (the franchisor) |
Shows the franchise relationship—optional but helpful.
Scenario 3: Corporate Event
Section | What to Enter |
Event listing | Annual Tech Summit 2026 |
Parent Organization | Houston Tech Association (the host) |
Identifies who's organizing the event—optional but adds credibility.
Scenario 4: Independent Business (Organization Listing)
Section | What to Enter |
Organization listing | Local Family Restaurant |
Parent Organization | (Leave blank or toggle off) |
No parent company needed—skip the section entirely.
Visibility Differences
Listing Type | Visibility Control |
Job | Always Visible (locked) |
Organization | Toggleable (ON by default) |
Event | Toggleable (ON by default) |
For Organizations and Events, you can toggle the visibility OFF to hide the Parent Organization section from your public listing. For Jobs, the section is always visible—you can't hide it.
Important Notes
Same section, different names—don't be confused by the terminology.
Field labels use "Parent Organization"—even in Job listings.
Job listings require all core fields—Organization/Event only require them when used.
Profile listings don't have this section—it's not applicable for individual profiles.
No auto-fill—you must manually enter information even if you have other listings.
FAQs
Why do field labels say "Parent Organization" on my job listing?
The underlying system uses consistent field names. For job listings, think of "Parent Organization" as "Hiring Organization"—they mean the same thing.
Can I copy information from an existing Organization listing?
Not automatically. You'll need to manually copy/paste information. Keep a template handy if you post multiple jobs.
What if my company IS the parent organization?
For jobs, enter your company directly—you are the hiring organization. For Organization listings (like branch offices), you might use the Parent Organization section to reference headquarters.
Should I fill out Parent Organization for my Organization listing?
Only if it adds value. Franchises benefit from showing their franchisor. Subsidiaries might show parent companies. Independent businesses can skip it entirely.
What happens if I toggle Parent Organization off on an Organization listing?
The section is hidden from your public listing. Data is preserved in case you toggle it back on.
Why can't I hide Hiring Organization on my job listing?
Job seekers need to know who's hiring. Anonymous job postings erode trust. The requirement protects both employers and candidates.