Human Resources Specialist

Job 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 help Soldiers develop their Guard careers and provide personnel support and assistance to all divisions within the Guard.

• Organize, maintain, and review personnel records; perform 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; maintain filing systems
• 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
• Provide postal and personnel accountability support
• Maintain emergency notification data

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

In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on‑the‑job instruction, covering basic Soldiering skills, typing, Army correspondence, personnel records 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

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• At least junior in high school or high school diploma/GED
• Age between 17 and 35
• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Meet citizenship requirements