My name is Siddhanth sharma. I would like to know about the profile of HR Generalist and where i can learn about the various aspect of this profile. I mean to say that i want to study about the various tasks in this profile and want to learn and gain knowledge? I want to work as HR Generalist and that's the reason i want to first learn the entire thing and than only would apply and won't make a joke out of me in-front of the interviewer. So, please help me and suggest me the websites where i can learn.
From India, Gurgaon
Dear friend,

The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office. The HR Generalist manages the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment.

The Human Resources generalist is responsible for all or part of these areas:

recruiting and staffing logistics;
organizational and space planning;
performance management and improvement systems;
organization development;
employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting;
employee orientation, development, and training;
policy development and documentation;
employee relations;
company-wide committee facilitation;
company employee communication;
compensation and benefits administration;
employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; and
employee services and counseling.
The Human Resources Generalist originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

The Human Resources Generalist coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the Human Resources Director, and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues.

Primary Objectives:

Safety of the workforce.
Development of a superior workforce.
Development of the Human Resources department.
Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Personal ongoing development.
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Human Resources Generalist Job Description Components

Position Description and Primary Requirements. (You are here.)
Essential Functions: Department Development, HRIS, Training and Development, Employment, Employee Relations.
More Essential Functions: Compensation, Benefits, Law, Organization Development.
Required Experience, Education, Skills and Working Conditions Described.

Development of the Human Resources Department

Assists with the developent and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
Assists to establish departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals.
Assists with the monitoring of an annual budget.
Human Resource Information Systems

Manages the development and maintenance of the Human Resources sections of both the Internet, particularly recruiting, culture, and company information; and Intranet sites.
Maintains employee-related data bases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.
Fully utilizes Human Resources software to the company's advantage.
Training and Development

Assists with the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance development plans (PDPs) and employee development programs.
Assists with the establishment of an in-house employee training system that addresses company training needs including training needs assessment, new employee orientation or onboarding, management development, production cross-training, the measurement of training impact, and training transfer.
Assists managers with the selection and contracting of external training programs and consultants.
Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
Assists with the development of and monitors the spending of the corporate training budget.
Maintains employee training records.
Employment

Manages the recruitment process for exempt and nonexempt employees and interns using the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
Conducts the recruiting planning meetings when needed staff is identified.
Reviews resumes for all candidates and interview nonexempt, and exempt when assigned, candidates for employment.
Serves on employee selection committees or meetings.
Employee Relations

Assists with the development of Human Resources policies for the company with regard to employee relations.
Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws.
Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
Participates in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
Advises managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counsels managers on employment issues.
Assists with the implementation of company safety and health programs. Tracks and posts OSHA-required data and files reports.
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Compensation

Assists with the monitoring of the company wage and salary structure and the variable pay systems within the company including bonuses and raises.
Provides competitive market research and prepares pay studies to help establish pay practices and pay bands that help to recruit and retain superior staff.
Provides payroll processing backup support. Partners with accounting and payroll to maintain the payroll data base.
Participates in one salary survey per year.
Benefits

Provides day-to-day benefits administration services. Assist employees with any claim issues.
Develops and schedules benefits orientations and other benefits training.
Administers the 401(k) plan and completes yearly compliance reporting.
Administers disability and worker's compensation claims.
Recommends changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.
Law

Complies with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth. Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.
Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Organization Development

Assists with the carrying out of a company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.
Assists with employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.
Helps monitor the organization�s culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
Assists with the company-wide committees including the wellness, training, environmental health and safety, activity, and culture and communications committees.
The Human Resources Generalist assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Human Resources Director.

To perform the Human Resources Generalist job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the company Human Resources Generalist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Human Resources Generalist Requirements

General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
Effective oral and written communication.
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent. Masters degree preferred.
Three to five plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and and preventive labor relations, preferred.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred, not required.
Physical Demands of the HR Generalist's Job

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist's job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist's job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment for the HR Generalist's Job

While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist's job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Human Resources Generalist will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist's job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Regards

From India, Vadodara
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