Human Resources Specialist

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to lead the U.S. Army Student Detachment (USASD) Human Resources Administrative Support contract. This project will provide administrative, human resources, and financial management support services for approximately 1,700 Army students worldwide. This is an on-site position at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, working 40 hours per week between 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Human Resources Specialist at Terrestris do?

The Human Resources Specialist will work on the USASD Human Resources Administrative Support contract, providing human resources, personnel, pay, records, finance, help desk, and travel support for Army students. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What does a typical day look like for a Human Resources Specialist?

You will:

• Process soldier in-processing andout-processing actions , including conducting digital records reviews,building in-processing packets, verifying assignment orders, updating studentinformation in Government systems, and updating the unit personnel trackingdatabase within one business day of arrival or departure.
• Prepare and process personnel actions inIPPS-A, including promotions, awards, reassignments,leave requests, and separations, and prepare and submit required personnelaccounting and strength management reports.
• Process and code pay entitlements, specialactions, and deductions, including initiating, adjusting, and stoppingpay and allowances, processing special duty pay, and managing deductionsapproved by Government decision authorities.
• Maintain official military personnel records iniPERMS, including uploading assignment orders,promotion orders, award certificates, academic records, and other requireddocuments.
• Operate automated finance systems to managesoldier finance actions, including CEDEMS, CMS, DJMS, DMO, MMPA,CITIBANK Commercial Card systems, and SmartVoucher.
• Operate IPPS-A and iPERMS to manage soldier data and track administrative actions, monitor updates toFinance and HR publications to ensure compliance, and complete mandatoryGovernment-provided training.
• Provide help desk support to the studentpopulation, managing and responding to customer inquiriesreceived through email, Microsoft Teams chat, and phone within requiredresponse timelines.
• Manage travel for assigned personnel throughDTS and ATTRS, including creating authorizations andassisting with travel vouchers for submission to Government approvalauthorities.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to permanently work in the UnitedStates without sponsorship.
• Two (2) years of experience performingadministrative support functions.
• Technicalaptitude and computer literacy, to include expertise in managing, coordinating,and controlling the execution of assigned tasks.
• Abilityto quickly learn, adapt to, and manage database systems.
• Demonstratedproficiency with standard office software and enterprise databases.
• Organizationalskills to maintain regulatory and document compliance.
• Abilityto complete required background checks, personal identity verification,installation access screening, and Government information system accessrequirements.
• Ability to complete Information Assuranceawareness training at the beginning of performance and annually thereafter.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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