What does an HR Generalist do?
HR Generalists typically work for corporations across industries within the HR department. They work closely with HR personnel to ensure that they maintain organized employee files and HR records. Their job is to review employee feedback, strategize about HR programs to benefit workplace culture and create job posts for department heads based on their hiring needs.
They may also be responsible for meeting with employees and their Managers to discuss recent workplace incidents and determine a plan of action going forward.
HR Generalist skills and qualifications
In order to effectively manage a company’s employees, HR Generalists should have certain hard and soft skills, including:
- Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and payroll and human resources software
- Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
- Leadership and coaching skills
- Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and analytically driven
HR Generalist salary expectations
An HR Generalist makes an average of $57,644 per year in the United States. This salary may vary depending on a candidate’s education, experience, industry and geographical location.
HR Generalist salary expectations
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HR Generalist education and training requirements
The educational requirements for an HR Generalist depend on your industry and the size of your organization, but candidates should typically have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or another related field. However, some employers may prefer candidates to have a master’s degree in human resources management. Some organizations might also look for applicants with advanced certification, such as Professional (PHR), Senior Professional (SPHR) or Global Professional (GPHR) in Human Resources.
HR Generalist experience requirements
An HR Generalist must be experienced in conducting successful recruitment procedures, and they should know how to take care of all duties related to employee relations. Most employers look for candidates with previous experience in other HR positions, such as HR Assistant, to ensure they’re familiar with typical human resources procedures. However, some may choose to hire applicants with other related experience as well, such as those who worked in customer service.
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