Army MOS · Support
42H Senior Human Resources Officer
Overview
Senior Human Resources Officers lead, command, manage, and direct military life cycle functions that support human resources policy formulation, interpretation, coordination, integration, and implementation. They serve at levels ranging from human resources companies and brigades through divisions, corps, theaters, major commands, Army headquarters, joint organizations, and the Department of Defense.
Core Skills
- HR information systems management
- personnel data management
- policy development and compliance
- workforce planning
- organizational design
- leadership and team management
- change management
- metrics and reporting
- stakeholder management
- strategic planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Intuit QuickBooks
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- IT Management
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
Career Growth
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) · Funded
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) · Funded
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
What the Work Involves
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Specialists
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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