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 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

• 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 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

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

• 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Qualifications

• Requires military enlistment

Skills

• Business administration
• Following detailed orders
• 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

Pay

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Salary varies based on MOS and experience.

Schedule

Training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction.