An HR generalist handles many aspects of an organization's human resources department, including conducting performance evaluations, recruiting and interviewing employees, and updating employee information. As the backbone of the HR department, an HR generalist performs a wide range of roles like handling employee databases, payroll, leaves, training, and serving as a liaison between the organization and government agencies. To succeed, an HR generalist needs strong communication, coordination, and administrative skills to support daily HR operations and serve as a business partner to various departments.

2. The HR Generalist
An HR generalist is involved with many aspects of an organization's
human resources department. Although an HR generalist's duties may
vary widely at different organizations, they often include conducting
performance evaluations, recruiting and interviewing potential
employees, updating employee information and acting as a mediator for
internal conflicts.

3. Key features of HR Generalist
 They don’t specialize in any particular area but get involved
with each and every HR specialism.
 The HR generalist as wider range of responsibilities when
compare to HR Specialization.
 HR generalist is similar to an assistant kind of job where they
advise different departments on how to develop and how to
manage their personnel to meet the needs of the business.
 The HR Generalist will support the day-to-day operation of the
HR function
 The Human Resources Generalist will become a business
partner to the business by developing strong relationships with
business managers(Various department).

4. HR Generalist Roles and
Responsibilities
HR Generalist is actually a backbone of the HR-Department. The job-
responsibility of this team starts on the day of Induction with Joining Formalities.
The various roles that they are expected to perform are:
 Joining Formalities
 Handling Employee Database (Both in Soft Form and Files Management)
 Leaves and Attendance Management
 Handling the payroll, employee orientation, development, and training
 Managing advance Salary, Bonuses, Loans
 Employee services and counseling, policy development and documentation
 Confirmations, Performance Appraisals, Performance Management
 Liaison with various government organizations for Employee Provident Funds,
ESI and other Retirement Benefits
 Exit-Interviews
 Full and Final Settlement

5. HR Generalist competencies
Competencies Required:
 Attention to details is a must have quality
 Self-Motivated
 Should have updated and accurate database…on any hour of the
day.
 Should be good in coordination.
 Should be prompt…and fast enough in his actions

6. Skills and Knowledge
 Arithmetic and Logical skills required. This is normally acquired
through a high school diploma or equivalent.
 Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines.
 Knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit law.
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
 Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and
providing a positive company image to the public.
 Basic, Good with Microsoft Office and file maintenance.

7. Conclusion
The HR Generalist is responsible for all human
resource activities for the company. Provide advice,
assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures,
and documentation. Coordinate the resolution of specific
policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.