Overview:

Human Resources Generalist are responsible for the main HR duties including recruitment, development, and employment of staff for companies.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Responsible for recruiting and staffing logistics as well as organizational and space planning
• Coordinates performance management and improvement systems
• Manages organization development while also maintaining employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
• Liaise with both human resources managers and line managers to undertake or assist with specific initiatives, projects and assignments
• Focus on employee orientation, development, and training
• Develops policy and documentation and maintains employee relations
• Administrate compensation and benefits throughout the company and maintains employee safety, welfare, wellness and health, while focusing on employee services and counseling
• Attend community, state and school related career fairs to recruit potential candidates for the company
• Develop, post and manage company job postings

What education and training is required?

A bachelor’s degree in human resources or agricultural business.

To pursue a career as a Human Resources Generalist:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education and mathematics.

Typical Employers:

Employed by food production companies, equipment sales companies, chemical companies, co-ops, seed production companies, retail businesses, animal health companies, and financial services companies.

Future Job Market/Outlook:

The future outlook for Human Resources Generalist is projected to be excellent.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations:

• Society for Human Resource Management
• National Human Resources Association
• National Association of Colleges and Employers
• Professionals In Human Resources Association