42A Human Resources Specialist

Job Description When a Soldier has a question about benefits, policy, or a sensitive issue, the Army National Guard’s Human Resources Specialist is the primary go-to person. As an HR Specialist, you will help Soldiers develop their Guard careers and provide personnel support and assistance to all divisions within the Guard. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities may include: Organizing, maintaining, and reviewing personnel records; data entry and retrieval; processing recommendations. Arranging awards ceremonies; preparing, updating, and coordinating requests for evaluations. Preparing and monitoring Soldier requests for ID cards and tags, leaves of absence, and passes. Ordering and maintaining office supplies; maintaining filing systems. Job Duties Assist on all human resource support matters. Oversight of all strength management and strength distribution actions. Responsible for the readiness, health, and welfare of all Soldiers. Postal and personnel accountability support. Maintain emergency notification data. Helpful Skills Aptitude for business administration. Able to follow detailed orders. Sound people skills. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. The training covers basic Soldiering skills, typing skills, Army correspondence and forms, personnel records management, and computer update and retrieval procedures. Benefits Paid training. A monthly paycheck. Montgomery GI Bill. Federal and State tuition assistance. Retirement benefits for part-time service. Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage). 401(k) type savings plan. Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000). Health care benefits. VA home loans. Bonuses, if applicable. Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend. Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard. Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Must be between ages 17 and 35. Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards. Must meet citizenship requirements. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. #J-18808-Ljbffr