The human resources (HR) generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the human resource office of a company, as well as the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs. HR departments generally handle employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment.
Human Resources Generalist Duties & Responsibilities
The job generally requires the ability to perform the following duties:
• Organizational and space planning
• Performance management and improvement systems
• Organization development
• Regulatory compliance and reporting
• Employee orientation, development, and training
• Policy development and documentation
• Employee relationship management
• Committee Facilitation
• Company-employee communication
• Compensation and benefits administration
• Employee safety, welfare, and wellness education
• Recruiting and staffing logistics
HR generalists originate and lead HR practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture. They usually report to the human resources director or HR manager and assist and advise company managers on HR issues.