Saketh's Blog: Role of HR Generalist in an organization

Human Resource Department or HR of any organization is a key function with the responsibility to recruit new people; manage compensation & benefits, ensure statutory compliances, training & development and grievance redressal.

Role of HR Generalist

To deliver these responsibilities effectively, people with specific expertise are been hired with the knowledge of the core area, Example- professionals with knowledge in factory laws, labour laws, EPF are for compliances, trainers to impart quality trainings etc. At the functional level there are also many other tasks those which doesn’t fall under any of the core areas but are closely associated with them. These tasks are carried out by professionals designated as “HR Generalists”

A Human Resources Generalist is a key person within the human resources function of an organization. HR Generalist is actually responsible to carry out day to day operations of the department hence controlling the administration, policies & procedure

Overview of the Role of HR Generalist profile

An HR Generalist is responsible for recruitment & staffing logistics and sometimes in space planning for new hires
Carrying out employees orientation & development program
Ensuring employees wellness, security, safety & counseling.
Implementation of policies w.r.t corporate vision
Performance management of the employees by working closely with senior management of the company
Responsible for any kind of communication with the employees on behalf of the department
Point of contact for employees for each & every issue.
Coordination with vendors for department specific tasks
Maintaining Human Resource Information Management System (HRIMS)
Beside all the above listed tasks, a Generalist role has been considered as “jack of all the trades” within the HR department.