What Does a Human Resources Generalist Do?

An HR Generalist is a highly adaptable and crucial asset within a Human Resources department. They undertake various roles such as recruitment, managing employee relations, overseeing benefits, conducting training, ensuring compliance, and handling reporting tasks.

An HR Generalist adjusts to the evolving requirements of an organization and is essential in fostering the company’s success while addressing the needs of its workforce.

Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities

  • Cultivate a positive organizational culture by developing employee recognition schemes, conducting engagement surveys, or planning activities that enhance retention and morale.
  • Organize educational sessions or workshops to improve the Learning & Development initiatives.
  • Supervise the complete recruiting process, which includes creating job advertisements, evaluating candidates, conducting interviews, and making job offers.
  • Help employees navigate the benefits enrollment process and assist with the management of benefits programs as necessary.
  • Support employee relations by carrying out investigations and participating in conflict resolution when needed.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators and trends to provide the leadership team with actionable data insights.
  • Keep current with changes in employment laws and regulations that affect the organization and offer advice on maintaining compliance.
  • Oversee the onboarding of new employees and manage the process for those leaving the company.

Human Resources Generalist Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Communications, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a similar discipline.
  • Minimum of two years working as an HR Generalist.
  • Proven expertise in managing employee relations, recruiting talent, and administering employee benefits.
  • Strong abilities in research, analysis, and resolving complex issues.
  • Applicable HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
  • Evident technical skills with Microsoft Office Suite, HR Information Systems (HRIS), and payroll software.

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