HR Roles Uncovered: What Sets a Generalist Apart from Core HR?

Hi,

Please explain to me the different roles and responsibilities an HR generalist and a Core HR have to perform.

Regards,
Laxman

Hi Namaste,

My name is Prakash. I am an HR fresher. I have completed my MBA from an open university. I am really eager and looking forward to pursuing a career in HR. Can you please guide me on the steps I should take?

Please reply.

Thank you.

Dear Laxman,

HR Generalists typically operate at the executive level in the retail industry as Store HR, in service industries, hospitality, etc. Core HR is more prevalent in the manufacturing industry. Core HR involves individual responsibilities in Industrial Relations (IR), Employee Relations (ER), HR Administration, and Training and Development.

Hi,

In my view, HR has various areas like Recruitment, Training, Competency Assessment, etc. The HR generalist is involved in all the activities to some extent, and in a specialist role, an HR person is involved in a specific field.

Regards,
Ayush

In the IT Industry:

Generalist and Core HR are more or less similar. In partnership with HR specialists (Recruitment/Training/Compensation & Benefits), Generalists must ensure that all HR services are delivered. There are high possibilities of heading the HR function for an organization.

Specialists primarily focus on Recruitment/Training/Compensation & Benefits where they will have specialized knowledge. They will be highly focused on their specific function, and there is less possibility of them heading the HR function of an organization.

Cheers,
KK

Hi,

HR Generalist includes HR roles and also some administrative activities, such as processing work and arranging facilities.

Core HR solely focuses on HR functions; it revolves around policy-making and understanding employees.

Regards,
Arun Kumar
Assistant Manager HR
DTDC

Are we just discussing based on common sense or theoretical and practical knowledge? Both Core HR and HR Generalist are very vague terminologies, and each person will have a different idea of these terms. Again, I find some data in some of the earlier posts.

HR Generalist: JACK OF ALL, MASTER OF NONE with some operational activities. Core HR, on the other hand, focuses more on the core areas of HR, leaning towards strategic functions.

Generalist HR: As it is very much clear from the word "generalist," the person with a generalist HR profile has to oversee the entire domain of HR, from Manpower Planning to Employee Separation & Exit Interview. This includes functions such as Manpower Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Induction, Performance Management, Time Office Management, Compensation Planning, Grievance Handling, Employee Relations & Statutory compliances. It means the person in a generalist profile may lead the apex position of the Human Resources Department.

Specialist HR: As it is very much clear from the term "specialist HR," the person with a specialist HR profile needs to focus on a specific domain of HR, such as Manpower Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Induction, Performance Management, Time Office Management, Compensation Planning, Grievance Handling, Employee Relations & Statutory compliances. It means the specialist may be the Cell Head of their specific domain.

Regards,

Ramesh Dixit

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Hi Laxman,

An HR Generalist's role includes all general HR activities such as payroll, compensation, and benefits. The person in this role is not specialized in any particular vertical but oversees HR in a general capacity, which may also involve administrative tasks. On the other hand, Core HR focuses solely on HR functions without incorporating other responsibilities and specializes in specific HR activities.

Thanks,
Sangeetha

HR GENERALIST AREAS LIST

- MIS Reports: Advanced Excel reports with shortcut keys and formulas, i.e. Pivot Table, Goal Seek, Auto & Advanced filters, lookup, Splits, and Freeze panes which are used to prepare MIS Reports.
- Policy Implementation.
- Performance Management System.
- Competency Mapping.
- SWOT Analysis.

CORE HR DOMAIN LIST

- Manpower planning.
- End to End Recruitment process [Hands-on Experience on Job Portals i.e., Naukri, Monster with Sourcing Methodologies, Screening, Short-listing, and work with our recruitment team].
- G. D.
- Joining formalities and relieving procedures.
- Induction.
- Training and Development.
- ER Management.
- Exit Interviews.
- Attrition Issues.
- Effective Retention Policies.
- HR Jargons.
- Ice Breakers.
- Admin Responsibility.

Dear All,

My name is Ali Shaik, an MBA graduate with 3.5 years of experience in HR. I am interested in pursuing a career in Generalist HR.

Regards,
Ali