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HR professionals need a multitude of different skills to do their work well. We’ve had a look at skills and competencies HR generalists should have to succeed in their roles, and analyzed which are the most important. This article will provide you with an overview of the most sought-after skills in HR. The skills are listed in no particular order! Contents1. Communication skills2. Administrative expert3. HRM knowledge and expertise4. HR strategy creation & execution5. Managing priorities6. Proactivity7. Advising8. Coaching9. Recruitment and selection10. Employee experience expertise11. Command of technology12. Being analytical and data-driven13. HR reporting skills14. Commercial awareness15. Cultural awareness and sensitivity16. Wellbeing evangelism17. Active listening18. Teamwork 1. Communication skills The most frequently mentioned skill in HR job openings is communication. Communication skills are essential in Human Resource Management, as the HR professional is the link between the business and the employee. On the one hand, you are an activist for employees, and on the other hand, you represent the employer. This requires great communication skills. You will be communicating with different stakeholders, and at different levels of authority and influence. How you communicate with the CEO of your company, and with junior staff would be very different. This is why
