HR Generalist

Skill: Employee Relations

1. Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult employee situation? What was the outcome?
2. How do you approach conflict resolution within the workplace?
3. Can you provide an example of a complex investigation you had to conduct? What was the result?
4. What strategies do you use to maintain positive employee relations?
5. How do you handle confidentiality in sensitive employee matters?

Skill: Policy Interpretation and Implementation

1. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to interpret a company policy to an employee or manager?
2. How do you ensure that company policies are understood and followed by all employees?
3. Can you describe a time when you had to implement a new company policy? What steps did you take to ensure successful implementation?
4. How do you handle situations where an employee disagrees with a company policy?
5. What steps do you take to ensure that company policies are fair and equitable?

Skill: Salary and Performance Management

1. Can you describe a time when you had to make a salary recommendation? What factors did you consider?
2. How do you handle situations where an employee is not satisfied with their salary?
3. What strategies do you use to ensure that salary decisions are fair and equitable?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to handle a performance-related issue?
5. How do you handle situations where an employee is not meeting performance expectations?

Skill: Orientation and Exit Interviews

1. Can you describe the process you follow for conducting new employee orientations?
2. What strategies do you use to ensure that new employees feel welcomed and supported?
3. How do you handle situations where a new employee is struggling to adjust to the company culture or work environment?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to adapt an orientation program to meet the needs of a diverse group of new hires?
5. What steps do you take to ensure that new employees understand and comply with company policies and procedures?

Skill: Staffing Monitoring

1. Can you describe the process you follow for monitoring staffing levels?
2. What strategies do you use to ensure that staffing levels are adequate to meet business needs?
3. How do you handle situations where staffing levels are not sufficient to meet workload demands?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to make a difficult staffing decision?
5. What steps do you take to ensure that staffing decisions are fair and equitable?

Additional Notes

1. Remember to assess the candidate's communication skills throughout the interview. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.
2. Consider asking the candidate about their experience with HRIS programs.