Navy NEC · Support
841A Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (RPPM) Clerk
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Reserve Pay and Personnel Management clerk manages Navy Reserve Activity pay and personnel systems for assigned Selected Reserve Sailors under Navy Reserve policy. The clerk handles reserve pay, electronic service records, benefits, enlistment programs, gains and losses, contracts, manpower, mobilizations, command assessments, and audits.
Core Skills
- reserve pay processing
- personnel record management
- benefits administration
- contract administration
- manpower tracking
- mobilization processing
- personnel action review
- audit preparation
- data entry accuracy
- customer service
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Finance and Accounting
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
- PayrollOrg Fundamental Payroll Certification
- HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources
- SHRM People Manager Qualification (PMQ)
Career Growth
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- PayrollOrg Certified Payroll Professional
- Certified Compensation Professional
What the Work Involves
- Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
- Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
- Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
- Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
- Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
Related Occupations
- Human Resources Specialists
- Human Resources Managers
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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