42A Human Resources Specialist

<p>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.<br />Responsibilities Organize, maintain, and review personnel records.<br />Data entry and retrieval.<br />Process recommendations.<br />Arrange awards ceremonies.<br />Prepare, update, and coordinate requests for evaluations.<br />Assist with Soldier requests for ID cards and tags, leaves of absence, and passes.<br />Order and maintain office supplies.<br />Maintain filing systems.<br />Job Duties Assist on all human resource support matters.<br />Oversight of all strength management and strength distribution actions.<br />Responsible for the readiness, health, and welfare of all Soldiers.<br />Postal and personnel accountability support.<br />Maintain emergency notification data.<br />Helpful Skills Aptitude for business administration.<br />Able to follow detailed orders.<br />Sound people skills.<br />Earn While You Learn In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.<br />Training Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Training covers basic Soldiering skills, typing skills, Army correspondence and forms, personnel record management, and computer update and retrieval procedures.<br />Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.<br />Benefits Paid training.<br />A monthly paycheck.<br />Montgomery GI Bill.<br />Federal and State tuition assistance.<br />Retirement benefits for part‑time service.<br />Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage).<br />401(k)-type savings plan.<br />Student loan repayment program (up to $50,000 for existing loans).<br />Health care benefits available.<br />VA home loans.<br />Bonuses, if applicable.<br />Most non-prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.<br />Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.<br />Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.<br />Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.<br />Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.<br />Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details).<br />Additional Information Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr</p>