Exploring HR Careers: What Does an HR Generalist Do and What Other Roles Exist?

Who is an HR generalist? What other roles are there for an HR person?

An HR generalist is a professional who handles a wide range of human resources responsibilities within an organization. They typically have a broad knowledge of various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, training and development, and HR compliance.

In addition to HR generalists, there are several other roles available for HR professionals, such as HR managers, HR specialists (e.g., recruitment specialists, training specialists), HR coordinators, HR business partners, and HR directors. Each role may focus on specific areas of HR or cater to different levels of the organization, depending on its size and structure.

Overall, the field of human resources offers a diverse range of career opportunities for individuals with a passion for people and organizational development.

HR Generalists, along with recruitment, are involved in training & development, performance appraisals, payroll management, etc.

The various roles that they are expected to perform are:

1. Joining Formalities
2. Handling Employee Database (Both in Soft Form and Files Management)
3. Leaves and Attendance Management
4. Handling the payroll
5. Managing advance Salary, Ad Hoc Bonuses, Loans
6. Confirmations, Performance Appraisals, Performance Management
7. Liaison with various government organizations for Employee Provident Funds, ESI, and other Retirement Benefits
8. Exit-Interviews
9. Full and Final Settlement

I hope this has sorted out your query to some extent.

Regards,
Aarti

Other roles for an HR generalist include:
1. Competency Mapping
2. Employee Satisfaction Surveys
3. OD initiatives
4. Policy formulation and implementation
5. Employee Grievance handling
6. Counseling
7. Soft skills and behavioral training
8. Compensation Metrics

Regards,
Dan

Hi,

Apart from whatever is mentioned in the previous comments, Employee Relations is also one of the main responsibilities of HR. As an HR professional, maintaining a good relationship with employees, who are one of the greatest assets of the organization, is important. :)

Regards, Anitha

Hi, I am Jyoti.

I am a civil engineer and a diploma holder in Business Management. I am currently pursuing an MBA through ICFAI Hyderabad (correspondence). I have 1.3 years of experience as an engineer and 6 months of training experience as an HR recruiter. Additionally, I have some knowledge of core marketing as I have worked in that field for a few months. I am well aware of the functions of various important departments within an organization. Now, I am looking to transition into an HR generalist role. Although I don't want to focus solely on recruitment, I have once again joined a recruitment firm. I would appreciate your suggestions on whether I am moving in the right direction and how I can make the switch to an HR generalist position. I am passionate about establishing a successful career in the HR field.

Thank you, and I look forward to your response.

I know my comment and request were quite lengthy!

The role of an HR Generalist also includes the following:

1. Training needs analysis
2. HR audit
3. Developing tools for retention
4. Developing tools for employee engagement
5. Attrition analysis

Please let me know if you need further assistance or information.

Dear All,

Please send me the various forms that are applicable to open a PF account for the employees of a company.

With Regards,
Bala

HR Generalist means overseeing various functions within a small to medium-sized company, including P&A, Facility Management, HR, OD, Training & Development, Administration, Performance Management System (PMS), Employee Self-Service (ESS), Industrial Relations (IR), Welfare, a basic understanding of legal matters, and compliance requirements.

Hi Jyothi,

It is indeed pleasant to know that you are pursuing too many qualifications from various channels. Your CV says that you did a diploma in management, a course in airlines, MBA from ICFAI, and working as a Generalist with an aspiration to grow high, which is a very catchy word from your message.

First, try to unlearn what you have learned about your own career progression. It appears you are too confused and missing the beacon light that drives you towards the path of success.

My advice to you is to get out of confusion and think with a fresh mind. Every career in HR is equally important and lucrative. What one needs is to have a passion for that domain, and aspiration and planning to grow in line with his passion. These are the days where one must be sure of his/her career progression, lest you will remain doing a number of courses without really relishing the tastes of the fruits of success.

I wish you all the best, and should you have any queries, write to me at [Login to view]. Good luck.

Regards, Srinivaskvmk

v Recruitments & Sourcing

ü Selecting the candidates for the process of Medical Billing (US Healthcare).
ü Collecting database from different job sites for recruitments.
ü Pre-screening (paper-screening & voice-screening) & processing of resumes.
ü Arranging the Candidates for the test and interview process.
ü Recruitment, Finalization and Negotiation of salary to the candidates.
ü Sending Call letters, sending email for selected and rejected candidates.
ü Visiting campus to hire fresher, also co-ordination with consultancies.
v Payroll

ü Compilation of the data (NewJoinees Salary Structure) before Payroll Cut-off and co-ordination with the outsourced Payroll Team for Salary Processing of the employees.
ü Keep a track of the salary to be given on time.




v Offers & Appointment Letters

ü Checking for the Budget, pre-joining documentation, current CTC of the candidate with the proposed CTC, test scores and getting the required approvals before issuing the offers.
ü Issuing of the appointment Letters for the new joinees.
v Managing HRIS

ü Maintaining the records of the employee individually by maintaining their personal file.
ü Weekly updations of Salary Status and creating MIS reports for the same.
v Administration and Professional Initiatives

ü Taking care of employees' claims and other admin activities.
ü Query Handling of the Employees.
ü Responsible for internal communications.
ü Facilitating Round Tables and Town Hall meetings.
ü Organizing Team Building / Fun Activities / Welfare activities to Motivate Employees.
ü Initiating appropriate action against employees absconding from work.
ü One to one Counseling for underperformers.
ü Conducted numerous Group Discussion sessions on a regular basis.
v Leave Management

ü Monthly updations of the Leave records of all the Employees.
ü Following up for the Leave applications with the Employees.
v Handled the entire new joinee formalities.

ü Appointment /Contract letter preparation.
ü Documents verification.
ü Introducing the associates to all support departments including HR, Admin & Finance.
ü Lunch with the new joinees.
ü Introducing the new associate to the concerned dept.
ü Coordination with admin/finance for access card & bank account.
v Office Management

ü Responsible for total Expatriation arrangements and other local travel arrangements.
ü Maintaining the Employee Database and Personal Files.
ü Handled Employee reimbursements.
ü Petty Cash Management.
ü Interacting with vendors.
ü Stationary, Pantry, House Keeping Inventory Management.
v Exit Formalities

ü Initiation of the Exit formalities.
ü Handling Employee Exit formalities relating to Exit interview, Final Settlement, Relieving letters.