HR Generalist Course

Name: HR Generalist Course
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HR Canvas, Agile HR, HR must have skills

Created byKeka Academy

Last updated 1/2025

English

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What you'll learn

What an HR Generalist does
Daily operations of an HR Generalist
Stakeholder Management
Must have skills of an HR Generalist

Course content

14 sections • 38 lectures • 1h 16m total length

Course Introduction0:48
Welcome to your first steps to becoming an HR Generalist!

Who is HR Generalist0:42
Before we get started with the course, we need to answer and understand a few basic questions like

1. Who is an HR Generalist?
2. What do they do?
3. Why are they necessary?
What does an HR Generalist Do?0:38
Explore the diverse role of an HR generalist as they craft policies, organize trainings, administer compensation and leave, and maintain confidential employee records in a human resource information system.
Why HR Generalists are important for an organization0:55
Comparing HR Generalist to HR specialist and HR Managers0:32
Compare the roles of an HR generalist, an HR specialist, and an HR manager to see how broad skills, single-area expertise, and overall department leadership differ.

Intro0:34
HR is at the center of attention in most of today’s business problems.
Whether it is a resource crunch, ensuring employee productivity, or enabling digital transformation, HR is actively involved. These urgent and ever-changing challenges require the HR function to evolve.
HR continuously has to adapt their service delivery model to reflect the evolving business models, organisational demands, and employee needs, in a flexible way.
What is HR Generalist Canvas0:47
How the HR Canvas Helps0:47
How to use the HR Canvas1:03
HR Brew Session

Who are the primary stakeholders of an HR Generalist2:32
Stakeholder Expectations1:24
Stakeholder management is one of the responsibilities of the HR generalist which is also a key part of a bigger picture which is, Strategic HR
How to communicate with the stakeholders4:11
How HR Generalist and Office Admin work together0:47
Explore how HR generalists and office admins collaborate on daily tasks, using hand-eye coordination as the analogy for HR guiding strategy and admins executing operations.
Aao ye paheli suljhate hai

Intro1:29
Let’s put ourselves in an HR generalist’s shoes and take a look at a day in the life of an HR Generalist!
Human Resource Management System0:45
Explore how the human resource management system automates core HR functions across the employee life cycle, including payroll, leave, attendance, and documents, via a secure cloud-based self-service portal.
Human Resource Information System1:16
Explore the HRIS as a two-way system that maintains employee data and policies, standardizes HR tasks, and supports organizational design and a comprehensive view of employees for career development.
HRM Concepts6:12
HRM Strategy2:16
Functions of HRM3:00
Explore the core HRM functions, including job design and analysis, recruitment, hiring, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, managerial relations, employee engagement, health and safety, and succession planning.
HRM Objectives2:32
Workforce Planning5:39
HR Business Partner2:32
Learn how the HR business partner drives strategy through succession planning, organizational design, and culture coaching, aligning values with leadership behavior and people questions across the company.
Same Puzzle Different Day

Effective HR Communications2:21
In general HRs are supposed to have good communication skills which is a basic requirement for their job.

However, apart from the basic communication skills, there is more to HR communications that is specific to HR That every HR generalist needs to be aware of.
Dispute and Conflict Management1:02
Address dispute and conflict management by having HR generalists investigate sexual harassment and discrimination claims (gender, age, race, country of origin), decide actions, and outsource investigations when needed.
PoSH1:31
HR Generalist Jargons2:08
Connect HR Quiz

Requirements

No prior skills needed, this is a beginner friendly course

Description

An HR Generalist plays a crucial role in any organization, often referred to as a "one-man army" because they manage a wide range of responsibilities single-handedly. Typically, an HR Generalist is the first hire in the human resources department, especially in small to medium-sized organizations. Their duties span the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding, ensuring that every aspect of the HR function runs smoothly. They are responsible for managing various stakeholders, including employees and leadership, and play a key role in maintaining effective communication across all levels of the organization.

In this role, an HR Generalist must be adept at balancing daily HR operations such as employee relations, compliance, payroll, and benefits management. Additionally, they are tasked with fostering a positive work culture while aligning HR initiatives with business goals. You’ll learn the skills required to excel in this position, including how to communicate effectively with both employees and business leaders to drive performance and satisfaction.

Our program is designed to make your learning experience enjoyable and straightforward. We aim to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you gain the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive as an HR Generalist.

From Learning to Growing to Applying, we got it all!

Who this course is for:

MBA HR Students
HR's who want to be leaders of Tomorrow
Practicing HRs
any one who is aspiring to get into the HR field

HR Generalist Course

What you'll learn

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Course content

Course Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Flow of the course1 lecture • 2min

Setting context (Breaking new Ground)4 lectures • 3min

Understanding the HR Generalist Canvas4 lectures • 3min

Employee Lifecycle (The Great Employee Odyssey)3 lectures • 6min

Stakeholder Management (The Great Stakeholder Juggle)4 lectures • 9min

HR Daily Operations (a day in the life of an HR Generalist)9 lectures • 26min

HR Communication (Nothing gets lost in Translation)4 lectures • 7min

Employee Engagement (HR Generalists are best party planners)1 lecture • 2min

Compensation and Payroll Basics1 lecture • 3min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: