42A Human Resources Specialist

Job Description When a Soldier has a question about benefits, policy, or needs help with 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. Specific Responsibilities 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; and 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 Training Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills, followed by 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. You will learn basic typing skills, how to prepare Army correspondence and forms, how to manage personnel records, 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 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Approximately $200 to $250 per drill weekend for most non‑prior service candidates 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 the ages of 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. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up‑to‑date information. #J-18808-Ljbffr