Description
Personnel Administration Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) serve as subject matter experts in human resource (HR) and personnel administration and are active in the leadership and management of personnel within organizations (i.e., civilian, auxiliary, or contracted). Personnel Administration CWOs manage HR policy and procedure; act as program managers and senior advisers to senior leaders within organizations; ensure the flow of information concerning career planning, professional development, and leadership initiatives; provide individual counseling; act as senior leaders of personnel at larger organizations; and take an active role in change management initiatives. Personnel Administration CWOs are usually prior YN ratings in the Coast Guard.
Core Skills
- human resources management
- personnel administration
- HR policy development and implementation
- HR information systems (HRIS) administration
- workforce planning and analytics
- talent management and succession planning
- training and professional development program management
- performance management
- employee relations and counseling
- benefits and compensation administration
- records management and data privacy
- organizational development support
- leadership and staff supervision
- briefing and executive advising
- process improvement
- change management
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
- IT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.