Description
The human resources specialist supervises or performs personnel and administrative functions in support of company, battery, troop; detachments at division, corps, and echelons above corps; in brigade and battalion S1's or in other similar organizations, activities and units; and advises the commander, the staff, and unit soldiers on human resource matters. The human resources specialist also participates in occupational classification and management of human resources or supervises personnel management of human resources or supervises personnel management activities to include maintaining officer and enlisted personnel records and processing personnel actions concerning soldiers and their families.
Core Skills
- HR information systems operation
- personnel data management
- records management
- pay and benefits administration support
- customer service and support
- report generation and analysis
- process documentation
- regulatory and policy compliance
- onboarding and out-processing
- classification and position management support
- training and briefing
- confidentiality and data privacy
- time management
- problem solving
- teamwork and collaboration
Common Certifications
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
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