Human Resource Generalist
An HR Generalist handles a broad range of human resources responsibilities that support both employees and the organization. The exact scope varies by company size, but it commonly includes:
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinate the recruitment process admin.
- Prepare employment contracts and offer letters.
- Conduct employee onboarding and orientation.
- Ensure new hires complete required documentation.
Employee Relations
- Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries.
- Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and activities.
- Facilitate disciplinary and grievance processes in accordance with company policies.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Maintain attendance and leave records.
- Coordinate payroll inputs with finance or payroll providers.
- Administer employee benefits such as insurance, medical claims, and leave entitlements.
- Ensure accurate employee records.
Learning & Development
- Identify training needs.
- Organize internal and external training programs.
- Monitor training attendance and evaluate effectiveness.
- Maintain training records.
HR Administration
- Maintain employee personnel files and HR databases.
- Prepare HR reports and documentation.
- Update HR policies and employee handbooks.
- Manage employment confirmations, transfers, resignations, and exit procedures.
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
- Support audits and statutory reporting.
- Monitor HR practices to align with legal and regulatory requirements.
Compensation & Rewards
- Assist with salary reviews and annual increments.
- Support bonus and incentive administration.
- Conduct basic market salary benchmarking.
- Administer employee recognition programs.
HR Projects
- Participate in HR system implementations.
- Support organizational change initiatives.
- Contribute to process improvement projects.
- Assist with workforce planning and HR analytics.
Typical Skills Required
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational and time management abilities.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office, and data management.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.