Human Resources Specailist

Location:

Fort Jackson, SC

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Compensation: $21.21/hr

Leading Solutions is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide comprehensive personnel and administrative support to the U.S. Army student population assigned to USASD Headquarters at Fort Jackson, SC. The HR Specialist will support a geographically dispersed student population by processing personnel actions, maintaining military records, managing pay and travel-related actions, and providing responsive customer support.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and comfortable working independently in a military or government environment.

• Perform soldier in-processing and out-processing, including digital records reviews, preparation of personnel packets, verification of assignment orders, and updates to government personnel systems.
• Maintain accurate personnel tracking databases and ensure required updates are completed within established timelines.
• Prepare and process personnel actions in IPPS-A, including promotions, awards, reassignments, leave requests, separations, and other personnel transactions.
• Prepare required personnel accounting and strength management reports.
• Process and code pay entitlements, special pay actions, allowances, and deductions in accordance with approved government decisions.
• Maintain official military personnel records and upload required documentation to iPERMS, including orders, awards, academic records, and other personnel documents.
• Operate automated Army finance systems, including CEDEMS, CMS, DJMS, DMO, MMPA, CITIBANK Commercial Card systems, and Smart Voucher, as applicable to assigned duties.
• Utilize automated HR systems, including IPPS-A and iPERMS, to manage personnel data and track administrative actions.
• Monitor applicable HR and finance policies and publications to ensure administrative actions remain compliant with current requirements.
• Complete all required government-provided training and maintain proficiency in applicable systems and procedures.
• Serve as the primary customer support/help desk resource for the student population, responding to inquiries through email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone within established service timelines.
• Support travel management for assigned personnel using the Defense Travel System (DTS) and Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATTRS), including preparation of travel authorizations and assistance with travel vouchers.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation while protecting sensitive personnel information.
• Perform other related HR and administrative duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing administrative support functions.
• Strong computer literacy and technical aptitude, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate enterprise database and administrative systems.
• Experience managing, coordinating, and tracking multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications and enterprise databases.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, particularly when working with personnel records and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively manage assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide professional and responsive customer service to a geographically dispersed student population.

• Experience supporting the U.S. Army or Department of Defense.
• Experience with IPPS-A, iPERMS, DTS, ATTRS, or Army finance/personnel systems.
• Familiarity with Army personnel administration, military pay, records management, or soldier readiness processes.
• Experience working in a government contracting or military installation environment.

• Frequent use of hands and arms; prolonged sitting may be required.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to interpret instructions involving multiple abstract and concrete variables.

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