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Updated: 23 May 2013
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Human Resources (HR) Generalist 2013 Total Pay (?
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$33,674 - $65,726
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$0$22K$44K$66K
Salary$35,533 - $65,079  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $5,080  
Profit Sharing$300.40 - $4,470  
Commission$0.00 - $-0.46  
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$33,674 - $65,726  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 23 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 5,436

Job Description for Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Human resources (HR) generalists are mid-level human resources professionals who generally know a lot about a wide range of human resource-related tasks and information. HR generalists oversee day-to-day human resources tasks. They usually report to an HR manager or an HR director. In small businesses, HR generalists' jobs may overlap with that of an HR manager or director. Any type of human resource professional is extremely important in keeping a positive working environment for employees, therefore, there is a human resources department in almost every corporation in the world. Because every HR generalists' job is different, there are various requirements depending on the workplace and on what the company needs. Often though, a HR generalists are required to have a college degree and work experience in business, communications, management or a related field. Also, HR generalists are usually required to have some prior human resources experience. They often act as liaisons between the employees and management to answer any questions having to do with company policies, practices and regulations. They also have to verify and maintain documents relating to any human resource activities such as staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
Human Resources (HR) Generalist Tasks
  • Guide managers in recruiting and employee relations.
  • Administer employee compensation, training and benefit programs.
  • Acts as liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations.
  • Process, verify and maintain documentation relating to HR activities such as staffing, training and performance evaluations.
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Companies and Industries for Human Resources (HR) Generalist Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

The Boeing Company$51,456 - $72,075
Paychex, Inc.$48,484 - $55,793
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.$49,920 - $63,465
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Manufacturing$35,810 - $63,042
Health Care$35,685 - $61,512
Information Technology (IT) Services$37,136 - $70,366
Financial Services$38,166 - $68,500
Software Development$37,817 - $74,842

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Key Statistics for Human Resources (HR) Generalist Salaries and Jobs

Female
86%
female alumni
 
Male
14%
male alumni
Salary:$40,757 - $56,442 $40,305 - $56,779
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
39%
5-9 years
35%
10-19 years
19%
20 years or more
4%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 86% dental benefits Dental: 79%
vision benefits Vision: 62% employee benefits None: 11%

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Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Salary Range

$33,674 - $65,726
payscale
Human Resources (HR) Assistant
$23,737 - $43,666
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
$27,872 - $52,214
Human Resources (HR) Specialist
$29,268 - $64,525
 
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Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Salary Range

$33,674 - $65,726
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Human Resources (HR) Manager
$35,757 - $87,681
Human Resources (HR) Director
$42,990 - $127,682
Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist
$44,284 - $88,510
 

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