Human Resources Specialist (NAF/Developmental) NF-03/04

U.S. Department of Defense; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a developmental HR Specialist to join their team at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The position involves providing comprehensive HR services and guidance on personnel matters while supporting the development of junior HR staff. Ideal candidates will have HR experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office, with opportunities for career progression in the NAF Career Path.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in HR office with knowledge of two HR competencies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of HR services and advises management on complex personnel issues.
• Trains and oversees lower grade HR staff as necessary.

Skills

Staffing

Recruitment

Management Employee Relations

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.

Applicants that apply on or before 10 June 2025, may be sent first for consideration. If additional applicants are needed, remaining eligible applicants may be sent upon the closure of the announcement.

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Duties

• Provides a full range of HR services for managers and employees; advises management and employees on complex personnel issues.
• Performs extensive technical and specialized work in the areas of staffing, pay administration, training, incentive awards, performance administration, employee benefits, portability of benefits, management employee relations and labor relations.
• Applies knowledge of regulatory compliance to address and resolve routine and complex issues requiring a thorough comprehension and experience applying and interpreting policies, regulations and directives pertaining to NAF employment.
• Monitors, directs, trains and oversees a team of lower graded HR staff when required.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• A one year probationary period may be required
• Occasional travel for training purposes to off post locations is required
• This is a CHRA NAF Career Path II position. Incumbent must complete the requirements for CHRA NAF Career Path II within twenty-four (24) months of placement into the position

Qualifications
This is a developmental position leading to the full performance level, NF-0201-04

NF-03 - (NAF/Developmental)
1. Possess six (6) months of work experience in a human resources office which demonstrates knowledge of at least two of the following functional human resources competencies: Staffing, Recruitment, Position Classification, Management Employee Relations, Labor Relations or Training.
2. Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.

Highly Preferred : In addition to above minimum qualification requirements, applicants will possess twelve (12) months of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office and have successfully completed training in Basic Staffing, Customer Service, Organizational Structure, Basic Writing, and Time Management.

NF-04
1. Possess eighteen (18) months or more of work experience in a human resources office which demonstrates knowledge of at least two of the following functional human resources competencies: Staffing, Recruitment, Position Classification, Management Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or Training.
2. Experience analyzing, evaluating and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex interrelated Human Resources problems and issues.
3. Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower pay band (NF-03).

Highly Preferred : In addition to above minimum qualification requirements, applicants will possess twelve (12) months of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office and have successfully completed training in Basic Staffing, Customer Service, Organizational Structure, Basic Writing, and Time Management.

Note for Applicants: In order to receive full consideration for "highly preferred" criteria, the applicant must provide the following support documentation: Course Title, Course Description, Duration of course (i.e. 3 hours or 3 days), Certificate of Completion and/or Training History or transcript.