Army MOS · Support
79R Recruiter
Overview
Army Recruiters recruit qualified personnel for entry into the Army according to applicable regulations. They also supervise recruiting and recruiting support activities.
Core Skills
- talent acquisition and recruiting
- sales and persuasion
- interviewing and candidate assessment
- pipeline and funnel management
- public speaking and presentations
- relationship building
- data entry and records management
- use of applicant tracking systems
- goal setting and performance tracking
- marketing and outreach
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Workday software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP)
- Certified Workforce Professional (CWP)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
Career Growth
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded · Promotion points
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) · Funded · Promotion points
Also Common
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Human Resources Managers
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 79R. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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