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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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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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