What Are the Key Responsibilities of a General HR Role? Seeking Your Insights!

Dear all,

I have received an interview call where they are looking for a candidate to handle all the general HR responsibilities. Could you all please assist me by sharing what those responsibilities entail?

Thank you.

Hi Som,

A general HR role shall include:

- Recruitment
- Induction
- Training & Development
- Leave Management
- Salary
- Performance Appraisal
- Personnel Files Maintenance

Regards,
SJ

Thank you, SJ, for guiding me! I have 2 questions:

1. In recruitment, what are the steps a recruiter should follow? Specifically, I want to know about headhunting, reference checks, and lining up candidates (in brief).

2. If I asked you what quality or skill you have that would make me recruit you as a recruiter, what answer would you give?

Regards,
Somdatta

Hi Somdatta,

Major activities of a Generalist HR include:
- Recruitment Management
- Workforce Planning
- Induction Management
- Training Management
- Performance Management
- Compensation & Benefits
- Attendance Management
- Leave Management
- Benefits Management
- Overtime Management
- Payslip Distribution
- Timesheet Management
- Employee Information/Skill Management
- Grievance Redressal
- Employee Surveys
- Exit Interviews & Processes
- Health & Safety

Regards,
Amit Seth.

Thank you, Amit. I have found all the time that your responses are outstanding. By the way, can you help me by providing the answers to these two questions? I have an interview tomorrow.

1. In Recruitment, what are the steps a recruiter should follow? Specifically, I would like to know about headhunting, reference checks, and lining up (in brief).

2. If I asked you about the quality or skill you possess that would make you a great recruiter, what answer would you give?

Regards,
Somdatta

Dear Amit,

Could you please clarify the difference between Attendance Management and Leave Management? Please also provide a brief overview of the activities covered under Benefit Management.

Thanks & Regards,
Revathi

Hi Revathi,

Attendance Management is utilized for payroll processing as well as for record-keeping. On the other hand, Leave Management is used to track leaves availed and the balance of leaves in one's account. All the tasks related to welfare activities fall under Benefit Management.

Regards,

Amit Seth

Hi Somdatta,

The recruiter should be able to identify the actual needs of the organization by studying the entire existing manpower and also understand the culture of the organization to find the right candidate who can fit into the present scenario of the organization. The right candidate does not always mean a candidate with excellent academic background and experience, but a person who can fit into the present culture, perform, and excel in the current system.

Headhunting can be done by initially finding out the competitor companies and then identifying the level of needs, and as such, identifying the likely candidates in the required role.

Regards,
Joyita

Hi Joyeeta,

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It would be better if you could cite an example of headhunting. This would make it easier for me to understand.

By the way, this is how I perceive it:
I am a recruiter. If a client approaches me, stating they have an NGO and need 3-4 candidates for the position of manager with specific qualities, what should I do? I would begin searching for candidates in other NGOs who possess the required skills and qualities for a managerial role. I may also consider approaching existing managers in those NGOs and enticing them with the opportunity available if they join the client's NGO.

If my interpretation is correct, could you guide me on where I can access a large database to identify individuals currently employed at different companies? Additionally, do you think this approach is ethical?

If my understanding is incorrect, please provide a clear example to help me grasp the concept better.

Thank you,
Somdatta