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120X Human Resources Officer
Overview
A Human Resources Officer plans and programs the management of Navy personnel throughout their careers. The officer executes this life cycle management as a member of the Human Resources Community.
Core Skills
- workforce planning
- talent acquisition
- performance management
- training and development program design
- policy development and implementation
- hr analytics and reporting
- succession planning
- organizational development
- leadership and team management
- compliance and risk management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Workday software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Training and Education
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- SHRM-CP
- PHR
Career Growth
- SHRM-SCP
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
What the Work Involves
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
Related Occupations
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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