42A Human Resources Specialist
DC Army National Guard, Mount Carmel, TN, United States
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Assist on all human resource support matters
Oversee strength management and strength distribution actions
Be responsible for the readiness, health, and welfare of all Soldiers
Provide postal and personnel accountability support
Maintain emergency notification data
Organize, maintain, and review personnel records; data entry and retrieval; process recommendations
Arrange awards ceremonies; prepare, update, and coordinate requests for evaluations
Prepare and monitor Soldier requests for ID cards, tags, leaves of absence, and passes
Order and maintain office supplies; maintain filing systems
Helpful Skills
Aptitude for business administration
Ability to follow detailed orders
Sound people skills
In civilian life, an HR Specialist could work in any business that requires personnel or human resources experience. The payroll, timekeeping, and human resources departments of most companies require the kinds of skills acquired as an HR Specialist in the National Guard.
Earn While You Learn
In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on‑the‑job instruction, where 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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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.
Responsibilities
Assist on all human resource support matters
Oversee strength management and strength distribution actions
Be responsible for the readiness, health, and welfare of all Soldiers
Provide postal and personnel accountability support
Maintain emergency notification data
Organize, maintain, and review personnel records; data entry and retrieval; process recommendations
Arrange awards ceremonies; prepare, update, and coordinate requests for evaluations
Prepare and monitor Soldier requests for ID cards, tags, leaves of absence, and passes
Order and maintain office supplies; maintain filing systems
Helpful Skills
Aptitude for business administration
Ability to follow detailed orders
Sound people skills
In civilian life, an HR Specialist could work in any business that requires personnel or human resources experience. The payroll, timekeeping, and human resources departments of most companies require the kinds of skills acquired as an HR Specialist in the National Guard.
Earn While You Learn
In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on‑the‑job instruction, where 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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