Army MOS · Support
420T Talent Acquisition Technician
Overview
The Talent Acquisition Technician specialty is an accession specialty for which any enlisted specialty may be a feeder. Enlisted applicants, including those from other military services, meet current requirements by substantiating qualifications through performance evaluations, awards, and certifications in talent acquisition, recruiting, data analytics, information management, public relations, or marketing during the accession process.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- talent acquisition and recruiting
- data analytics and reporting
- CRM and applicant tracking management
- marketing and employer branding
- stakeholder management
- information management
- social media and digital outreach
- pipeline development
- interviewing and assessment
- training and coaching recruiters
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Workday software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Training and Education
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
- SHRM-CP
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) · Funded
- AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
Also Common
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
What the Work Involves
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Related Occupations
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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