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HR Manager at Toman Financial Solutions

HR Generalists or HR Specialists? I was reading an article from Kris Dunn (VP of HR Type who has led HR practices in Fortune 500 companies and venture capital-held startups) who believes that the HR Generalist is the most important component of HR in any company. While he gave a shoutout to HR Specialists and emphasized that he loved them too, he highlighted that “a trusted HR generalist, who has developed a relationship of trust, is always the first call”. An important question arises here: What does he mean by HR Generalists and how do they differ from HR Specialists? I was wondering about this question and realized that it would be a good topic to expand on, especially for those who are considering a career path in HR and are interested in becoming an HR professional. In short, an HR Generalist is someone who has general knowledge and expertise in all core HR discipline. On the other hand, an HR Specialist is highly experienced and skilled in administration and execution of certain areas of HR, like Training & Development, Payroll, Recruitment, etc. However, as an HR Specialist you can focus only on one or two aspects of HR and develop your knowledge and skills in depth. But HR Generalists are more flexible in their skill sets and play their role based on the organization’s needs and choice or market opportunities. Therefore, there are 2 main routes for individuals who want to explore a career in HR. While there is certainly no advice on which is better, you can find the article below published by SHRM to better understand the parameters you should keep in mind to start your career as an HR professional.   Here’s the link to the article in SHRM. https://lnkd.in/dFVV5YqK To wrap up, whether HR Generalists or HR Specialists hold more senior positions depends on how the HR department is structured and what strategies it follows. As an HR professional, it's important to decide whether you want to pursue a generalist role, where you handle various HR tasks, or specialize in a specific area. This decision will shape your career path in HR. I would appreciate your comments and thoughts regarding this topic. #HR #HR_Generalist #HR_Specialist

Generalist versus Specialist - The better route to take

Generalist versus Specialist - The better route to take

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