Transitioning from Recruitment to HR Generalist: What Key Skills Should I Focus On?

Hi all,

I am currently working as an HR Executive, handling mainly Recruitment, and I want to become an HR Generalist. Please let me know what are the main things that I should know to be an HR Generalist.

Regards,
Dan

Hi Dan,

You should broaden your horizons by venturing into:

- Training and Development
- Performance Management System
- Culture Building
- Employee Counselling/Employee Relations
- Grievance Handling
- Employee Motivation

There is so much that you can do in HR. Be innovative, come up with some new ideas, and see if you can implement the same in your organization. Try to find out what else you can implement in your company for the benefit of your employees as well as your organization. There is no dearth of work in HR.

Best Wishes,
Tania

Dear Dan,

You should focus on gathering knowledge about core HR functions, as Tina had suggested. I agree with her.

Regards,
Pushpendra

Dear Dan,

To shift to an HR Generalist profile, you need to have knowledge of HR functions such as:
1. Induction
2. Training & Development
3. Employee Relations
4. IR laws
5. Recruitment & Selection
6. Compensation Management

The list is extensive. I hope these insights may assist you.

Regards,
Derek

Hello Dan,

I have read the replies of all the respondents and find it strange that none was able to give you the exact outline of the roles of an HR Generalist.

The role of an HR Generalist starts from the day of induction and ends on the day of the Exit Interview. Hence, Employee Database Handling, Performance Appraisal, Payroll, Files Management, and Employee Relations are also part of the HR Generalist's role. However, if the company is big, this role is handled by a specialized team of "Employee Relations." "Compensation and Benefits," "Training and Development," and Industrial Relations are not the responsibilities, as there are separate teams for this.

You can read more about the various roles of HR professionals at [link outdated-removed].

Regards,

Sanjeev Sharma
(Blog: http://sanjeevhimachali.blogspot.com/)

Hi,

Can anybody help me with the same? I'm looking for some HR induction process and methods. How to approach the new trainees on the first day of training? With a general introduction about the company and what more?

Looking forward to your positive response.

Regards,
Farhin

Dear friends,

Can someone provide a detailed job description of an HR Generalist and HR-Recruitment, please?

Thank you,
Reema

Hi Dan,

Job profile for HR Generalist:

1. Induction
2. Recruitment & Selection
3. Training & Development
4. Employee Relationship
5. Grievance Handling
6. Wages & Salary
7. Full & Final settlements
8. Exit interview

There may be even more depending upon the responsibilities.

Regards,
Derek

Dear Friends,

I am looking forward to having some innovative ideas to motivate my employees. Please suggest some.

Thank you.