Respected Seniors,
I have a few doubts, kindly clarify me. I would be thankful if you could provide information about this.
1. What are the criteria for giving the job designation for HR Executive and HR Generalist?
2. What is the difference between HR Executive and HR Generalist?
3. What are the roles and functions of the above jobs?
I will wait for your early response.
Thanks & Regards
Yashwanth
From India, Bangalore
3I have a few doubts, kindly clarify me. I would be thankful if you could provide information about this.
1. What are the criteria for giving the job designation for HR Executive and HR Generalist?
2. What is the difference between HR Executive and HR Generalist?
3. What are the roles and functions of the above jobs?
I will wait for your early response.
Thanks & Regards
Yashwanth
From India, Bangalore
Dear H.S. Yashwanth,
I have a few doubts; kindly clarify them for me. I would be thankful if you could provide information on the following:
1. What are the criteria for giving the job designation for HR Executive and HR Generalist?
2. What is the difference between HR Executive and HR Generalist?
3. What are the roles and functions of the above jobs?
I will wait for your prompt response.
Thanks & Regards,
Yashwanth
Dear Yashwanth,
- An HR Executive designation can be given to an employee working in an executive position across different profiles, such as handling recruitment, compensation, industrial relations, MIS, legal compliance, etc. On the other hand, an HR Generalist profile entails handling almost all facets of HR functions, making it a broader role.
- The HR Generalist role is broader compared to an HR Executive, which may or may not cover various HR functions comprehensively.
- An HR Generalist profile could be at the managerial, assistant managerial, or executive level, whereas an HR Executive role specifically pertains to an executive position.
I hope this clarifies your queries. Please feel free to ask if you need more information.
Regards,
Manoj
From India, Bangalore
I have a few doubts; kindly clarify them for me. I would be thankful if you could provide information on the following:
1. What are the criteria for giving the job designation for HR Executive and HR Generalist?
2. What is the difference between HR Executive and HR Generalist?
3. What are the roles and functions of the above jobs?
I will wait for your prompt response.
Thanks & Regards,
Yashwanth
Dear Yashwanth,
- An HR Executive designation can be given to an employee working in an executive position across different profiles, such as handling recruitment, compensation, industrial relations, MIS, legal compliance, etc. On the other hand, an HR Generalist profile entails handling almost all facets of HR functions, making it a broader role.
- The HR Generalist role is broader compared to an HR Executive, which may or may not cover various HR functions comprehensively.
- An HR Generalist profile could be at the managerial, assistant managerial, or executive level, whereas an HR Executive role specifically pertains to an executive position.
I hope this clarifies your queries. Please feel free to ask if you need more information.
Regards,
Manoj
From India, Bangalore
Dear Yashwanth,
As I agree with Manoj, I feel that an HR Executive handles recruitment, sourcing, finalizing, joining formalities, and participates in the entire gamut of recruitment. They take part in induction, confirmation, and resignation. On the other hand, an HR Generalist profile focuses more on employee relations, events, updating employee records, leaves, attendance, MIS, etc.
I would like to be corrected if I am wrong in my analysis of the HR profession.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks and Regards,
Lalita
From India, Mumbai
As I agree with Manoj, I feel that an HR Executive handles recruitment, sourcing, finalizing, joining formalities, and participates in the entire gamut of recruitment. They take part in induction, confirmation, and resignation. On the other hand, an HR Generalist profile focuses more on employee relations, events, updating employee records, leaves, attendance, MIS, etc.
I would like to be corrected if I am wrong in my analysis of the HR profession.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks and Regards,
Lalita
From India, Mumbai
Dear All,
Can anybody let me know the role of an HR executive in a software company? I'm a postgraduate holder in HRM, with over 5 years of experience in HR, mostly in a generalist role. I have experience in the industrial sector, pharma, and am currently working with an MNC in a corporate office.
However, my query is, I have attended some software company interviews but failed only in the English fluency area. Is it really important to have a specific accent in the language to secure a software HR job?
Rajanikanth Sr. HR Executive Henkel Group.
From India, Hyderabad
Can anybody let me know the role of an HR executive in a software company? I'm a postgraduate holder in HRM, with over 5 years of experience in HR, mostly in a generalist role. I have experience in the industrial sector, pharma, and am currently working with an MNC in a corporate office.
However, my query is, I have attended some software company interviews but failed only in the English fluency area. Is it really important to have a specific accent in the language to secure a software HR job?
Rajanikanth Sr. HR Executive Henkel Group.
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Yashwant,
There is a wider scope of difference between both the profiles. As said in the earlier post, a Generalist profile is more of multitasking, starting from Admin, Payroll, Leave, Compensation, Performance, Recruitments, Employee relations, Post-Recruitments, Joining formalities, and all.
On the other hand, an HR executive is also a support function that places much emphasis on one specific task. You might have heard about companies terming roles as "HR PAYROLL, HR RECRUITMENTS, HR ACCOUNTS," etc. The person is specifically assigned to one task, and his/her area of operations is quite limited to his domain.
However, a generalist need not be a manager/assistant manager. Based on experience, the grade and cadre progress.
Thanks.
From India, Hyderabad
There is a wider scope of difference between both the profiles. As said in the earlier post, a Generalist profile is more of multitasking, starting from Admin, Payroll, Leave, Compensation, Performance, Recruitments, Employee relations, Post-Recruitments, Joining formalities, and all.
On the other hand, an HR executive is also a support function that places much emphasis on one specific task. You might have heard about companies terming roles as "HR PAYROLL, HR RECRUITMENTS, HR ACCOUNTS," etc. The person is specifically assigned to one task, and his/her area of operations is quite limited to his domain.
However, a generalist need not be a manager/assistant manager. Based on experience, the grade and cadre progress.
Thanks.
From India, Hyderabad
Hi, Gayathri is perfetly right. A genralist is that who has knowledge on all gamut of HR Management where as HR excutive may be looing after a specialized area only. THanks Ishwar
Hi, Gayathri, You are given currect clarification. HR Executive working some part of activities only but HR Generalist working all HR activities Regards Srinivas B
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Manoj,
As per your email regarding the work responsibilities, I am currently managing all tasks that align with both the positions of an executive and a generalist. Now, I am considering applying for jobs in other companies. Therefore, I am seeking your advice on what I should emphasize in my resume - should I highlight my experience as an executive or as a generalist? In my current role, I am solely responsible for all HR functions in the company, overseeing a team of 25 employees. From managing attendance to maintaining the leave register, enforcing company rules, and organizing employee relations events, I handle all aspects of HR independently.
I would greatly appreciate your suggestions on how I can enhance my resume to facilitate my career growth.
Thank you,
Shilpi
From India, Lucknow
As per your email regarding the work responsibilities, I am currently managing all tasks that align with both the positions of an executive and a generalist. Now, I am considering applying for jobs in other companies. Therefore, I am seeking your advice on what I should emphasize in my resume - should I highlight my experience as an executive or as a generalist? In my current role, I am solely responsible for all HR functions in the company, overseeing a team of 25 employees. From managing attendance to maintaining the leave register, enforcing company rules, and organizing employee relations events, I handle all aspects of HR independently.
I would greatly appreciate your suggestions on how I can enhance my resume to facilitate my career growth.
Thank you,
Shilpi
From India, Lucknow
Hey...
I will try to explain in simple terms.
Executive is a position/designation, which will depend on org. hierarchy. Somebody at a senior level might be given an executive post in one company and in another may be the junior-most profile. Commonly it is used for someone working at the execution level.
Generalist is the one who handles all gamut of HR activities, it's a profile rather than a designation/position. For example, I am working as an HR manager in a generalist role in my org. Hope this suffices.
Regards,
deepak
Respected Seniors,
I have a few doubts, kindly clarify me. I would be thankful if you could give information about this.
1. What are the criteria for giving the job designation for HR Executive and HR Generalist?
2. What is the difference between HR Executive and HR Generalist?
3. What is the role and function of the above jobs?
I will wait for your early response.
Thanks & Regards,
Yashwanth
From India, Mandi
I will try to explain in simple terms.
Executive is a position/designation, which will depend on org. hierarchy. Somebody at a senior level might be given an executive post in one company and in another may be the junior-most profile. Commonly it is used for someone working at the execution level.
Generalist is the one who handles all gamut of HR activities, it's a profile rather than a designation/position. For example, I am working as an HR manager in a generalist role in my org. Hope this suffices.
Regards,
deepak
Respected Seniors,
I have a few doubts, kindly clarify me. I would be thankful if you could give information about this.
1. What are the criteria for giving the job designation for HR Executive and HR Generalist?
2. What is the difference between HR Executive and HR Generalist?
3. What is the role and function of the above jobs?
I will wait for your early response.
Thanks & Regards,
Yashwanth
From India, Mandi
As per my understanding, an HR generalist is a job profile that requires a candidate to be professionally trained in a gamut of HR functions like training, recruitment, administration of compensation and benefits, etc. It is much broader in nature and is also known as Line HR in common parlance. A candidate having a generalist profile would be responsible for looking after the entire HR needs of the employees who fall under his purview.
An HR executive is a designation given to a candidate who has a generalist profile in a company. He may or may not be professionally trained in HR. He would basically be assisting the line HR by taking care of peripheral activities like documentation, maintaining employee databases for payroll, attendance, and other activities, etc. He plays a secondary role in helping HR reach a higher efficiency level.
I hope this has brought some clarity.
From India, Mumbai
An HR executive is a designation given to a candidate who has a generalist profile in a company. He may or may not be professionally trained in HR. He would basically be assisting the line HR by taking care of peripheral activities like documentation, maintaining employee databases for payroll, attendance, and other activities, etc. He plays a secondary role in helping HR reach a higher efficiency level.
I hope this has brought some clarity.
From India, Mumbai
Dear Yashwant,
According to me, the answer to your question will depend on the type of company you are considering. For instance, if it is a large and HR-oriented company, then the roles and responsibilities of an HR Executive and an HR Generalist will be different from those in a small, non-HR-oriented company.
Regards,
Shipra Mathur
Manager HR
From India, Nasik
According to me, the answer to your question will depend on the type of company you are considering. For instance, if it is a large and HR-oriented company, then the roles and responsibilities of an HR Executive and an HR Generalist will be different from those in a small, non-HR-oriented company.
Regards,
Shipra Mathur
Manager HR
From India, Nasik
Hi,
I have one question in this regard. I am working in HR in an IT company. Though my designation is that of "HR Executive", I am handling recruitment, post-recruitment formalities, PF, attendance, events, training, etc., as put down earlier by Gayathri. I would like to know then what should my designation be? Kindly let me know.
Regards,
Madhura :(
From India, Mumbai
I have one question in this regard. I am working in HR in an IT company. Though my designation is that of "HR Executive", I am handling recruitment, post-recruitment formalities, PF, attendance, events, training, etc., as put down earlier by Gayathri. I would like to know then what should my designation be? Kindly let me know.
Regards,
Madhura :(
From India, Mumbai
Hi Yeshwant,
"Generalist" is not a designation; it's a role. However, today some companies are using it as a designation. When a person works in a specific area like recruitment, compensation, or training, they are called a specialist. If someone is capable of working in all areas, they can be referred to as a generalist.
An Executive is a level in the career ladder. An Executive may be a specialist or a generalist, depending on the role they play.
Hi Madhura,
I think I have answered your query too. Don't be sad for simple reasons; be energetic.
Regards,
Rajesh
From India, Madras
"Generalist" is not a designation; it's a role. However, today some companies are using it as a designation. When a person works in a specific area like recruitment, compensation, or training, they are called a specialist. If someone is capable of working in all areas, they can be referred to as a generalist.
An Executive is a level in the career ladder. An Executive may be a specialist or a generalist, depending on the role they play.
Hi Madhura,
I think I have answered your query too. Don't be sad for simple reasons; be energetic.
Regards,
Rajesh
From India, Madras
Hello Frdz.... So, can we say HR Specialist = HR Executive & HR Generalist is allrounder :-P ??? Regards, Deepali Truly HR...
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
No mention, simple function... 😄
HR Executive = HR Generalist 💡
HR Generalist = HR Executive 💡
HR Specialist = HR Executive ➡️
HR Executive not = HR Specialist 😝
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HR Executive = HR Generalist 💡
HR Generalist = HR Executive 💡
HR Specialist = HR Executive ➡️
HR Executive not = HR Specialist 😝
💡 Good luck
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