Navy Rating · Support
PS Personnel Specialist
Overview
Personnel Specialists maintain financial and Electronic Service Records and provide personnel and pay services to active and reserve members, retirees, and dependents. They process pay transactions, prepare orders and reenlistment or separation documents, determine travel entitlements, administer advancement examinations, maintain personnel accounting, and issue identification cards.
Core Skills
- HR information systems data entry and maintenance
- payroll processing and auditing
- personnel records management
- customer service and case handling
- data accuracy and quality control
- regulatory and policy compliance
- benefits and entitlements processing
- documentation and correspondence preparation
- problem resolution and escalation
- confidential information handling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Adobe Acrobat
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Resources
- Finance and Accounting
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Nationally Certified Resume Writer
Career Growth
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) · Funded
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) · Funded
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Information Governance Professional (IGP)
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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