1.1.3 HR Generalists and HR Specialists

Question 1

When should an organization hire a separate staff to perform HR functions?

Answer 1

When the organization begins to exceed 100 to 200 employees

Question 2

What are the typical division of responsibilities for a human resource department

Answer 2

employment , compensation and benefits, training and development, risk management, and, if a union is present, labor relations

Question 3

What are the three major classifications found in a HR department?

Answer 3

1. General human resource manager or executive
2. Human resource specialists
3. supporting positions

Question 4

What is a human resource generalists?

Answer 4

senior human resource executives that posses a broad comprehension of all the human resource functions and how they interact with the other department in the organization

Question 5

What is a HR specialists?

Answer 5

Professionals and technical people who have special expertise in one functional area

Question 6

What are HR support jobs?

Answer 6

Jobs such as receptionist, secretary, and other clerical positions