Army MOS · Support
79T Recruiting and Retention NCO (Army National Guard of the United States)
Overview
Recruiting and Retention NCOs recruit and retain qualified soldiers for entry into the Army National Guard under applicable regulations. They also supervise recruiting and retention activities.
Core Skills
- talent acquisition
- sales and persuasion
- customer relationship management
- public speaking and presentations
- interviewing and screening
- pipeline management
- territory management
- event planning and coordination
- team leadership
- regulatory compliance
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
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · 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.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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