Description
Supervises administrative activities related to personnel management, including office organization and operation, counseling of personnel, and personnel records; develops input for and interprets output from automated systems supporting the personnel function; oversees the selection and use of office equipment, including typewriters, calculators, and word processing equipment; supervises military and civilian personnel engaged in specialized administrative and personnel management duties; assists in hiring and evaluating civilian employees; participates in personnel selection, duty assignment, evaluation, and training to ensure full utilization of personnel; counsels personnel from a wide variety of backgrounds, assisting them with career and personal decisions; refers individuals with problems to the chaplain, Judge Advocate General, medical personnel, or appropriate agency, if necessary; initiates and prepares correspondence, messages, and reports; interprets regulations; makes decisions based on a variety of information sources and requirements; processes changes to manpower documents.
Core Skills
- HR information systems administration (user and power-user level)
- personnel data management and reporting
- records management and compliance
- workflow and process optimization
- policy interpretation and implementation
- customer service and counseling
- organizational management and staffing
- data privacy and confidentiality practices
- training and onboarding
- team leadership and supervision
- metrics and dashboard development
- documentation and SOP development
- change management
- cross-functional coordination with IT and leadership
Common Certifications
- Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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