42A Human Resources Specialist
DC Army National Guard, Northfield, VT, United States
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, 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
Training Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn basic Soldiering skills, and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. During this period 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
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
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
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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, 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
Training Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn basic Soldiering skills, and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. During this period 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
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
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
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