42A Human Resources Specialist

About the role

When a Soldier has questions about benefits, policy, or needs help with a sensitive issue, the Army National Guard’s Human Resources Specialist is the primary point of contact. As an HR Specialist, you will support Guard members in developing their careers and providing essential personnel support.

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
• Maintaining filing systems

Job Duties

• Aid in all human resource support matters
• Oversee all strength management and strength distribution actions
• Ensure the readiness, health, and welfare of all Soldiers
• Provide postal and personnel accountability support
• Maintain emergency notification data

Helpful Skills

• Aptitude for business administration
• Able to follow detailed orders
• Sound people skills

Qualifications

• Achieve military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Skills

• Aptitude for business administration
• Able to follow detailed orders
• Sound people skills

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

Requirements

• 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Other Job Information

• Job ID: 7690
• ZIP Code: 25530
• Job Category: Admin and Relations
• Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35