About the role
HR generalists are specialists in the field of human resources who handle a wide range of HR-related tasks. They often have a college education in human resource management or similar and may also have additional courses or certifications. Their work is central to supporting an organization's personnel strategy and administration.Responsibilities
HR generalists are responsible for recruitment, employment conditions, skills development, and labor law issues. They work on developing and implementing HR policies and procedures as well as supporting managers and employees in HR-related matters. They also handle personnel administration such as payroll management and benefits programs.Skills and tools
HR generalists need to have a good knowledge of labor law, negotiation techniques, and conflict management. They use HR systems for personnel administration and are often skilled in using various IT tools for data management. Social skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively are key qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are arbetsrätt, rehabilitering and utvecklingsarbete.