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.

• 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  and tags, leaves of absence, and passes; order and maintain office supplies; keep filing systems.
• Assist on all human resource support matters.
• Oversee all strength management and strength distribution actions.
• Ensure readiness, health, and welfare of all Soldiers.
• Provide postal and personnel accountability support.
• Maintain emergency notification data.

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

Ten weeks of Basic Training plus nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction covering typing skills, Army correspondence and forms, personnel record management, and computer update and retrieval procedures.

• Paid training.
• Monthly paycheck.
• Montgomery GI Bill.
• Federal and State tuition assistance.
• Retirement benefits for part-time service.
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000).
• 401(k)-type savings plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000).
• Health care benefits available.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.
• Estimated earnings $200–$250 per drill weekend.

• 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 17 and 35 years old.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.

Job
ZIP Code: 84065
Job Category:
Admin and Relations
Age Requirements:
Must be between 17 and 35.