As a Human Resources Officer, you’ll have the rewarding opportunity to assist Sailors at various stages of their military careers, offering guidance, support, and mentorship. Your responsibilities will include:

• Career Guidance & Counseling: Provide career advice to Sailors related to Navy occupations, promotions, employee rights, and benefits, ensuring they understand their opportunities for advancement.
• Education & Training Coordination: Connect Sailors with job training and educational programs that will help them excel in their roles and prepare for future opportunities.
• Personnel Interviews: Conduct interviews for personnel assignment recommendations, evaluating skills, experiences, and career goals to match Sailors with appropriate roles.
• Support for Sailors and Their Families: Assist Sailors and their families with special problems, personal hardships, or life challenges, ensuring their well-being is prioritized.
• Liaison with Personnel Command: Establish and maintain communication with the Navy Personnel Command to ensure smooth operations and accurate record-keeping for your personnel.
• Career Information Program Management: Oversee the Career Information Program at your duty station, providing Sailors with information on career paths, promotions, and benefits.
• Service Record Maintenance: Manage and maintain Enlisted Service Records, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Personnel Transfers & Separations: Assist with the personnel transfer process, separations, retirements, and assignments to new commands, ensuring smooth transitions for Sailors.

Pay and Benefits:

From the moment you join, you’ll receive a comprehensive compensation package, including:

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with rank and experience.
• Free Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Free Housing: On-base housing or housing allowance depending on your assignment.
• Retirement Plan: A solid military pension after 20 years of service, with benefits that extend to your family.
• Paid Vacation: 30 days of paid vacation per year, giving you the flexibility to spend quality time with family or pursue personal interests.

Education Opportunities:

The Navy is committed to supporting your continued growth, both personally and professionally. As an HR Officer, you’ll have access to a wide range of educational programs and financial assistance options to further your education and career, including:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill: Up to 100% tuition coverage for higher education after service.
• Navy Tuition Assistance Program: Financial support for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Human Resources Center of Excellence (HRCOE) at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS): Specialized training in HR and management.
• Navy College Program: Access to academic advisors and financial support for completing your degree while serving.
• VOLED Assistance Center & Region Advisors: Guidance for pursuing additional education and certifications.
• Navy War College (NWC): Opportunities for advanced study in military strategy and leadership.
• USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College: Graduate-level education programs that help enhance leadership skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A degree from an accredited institution is required.
• U.S. Citizen or equivalent: Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.
• Experience in HR: Applicants must already have a background in human resources, leadership, or a related field.

Note: General qualifications may vary depending on your previous military service or if you're entering as a new recruit. Please consult with a Navy recruiter for specific details regarding eligibility.

Work Environment:

As a Human Resources Officer, you will typically work in a clean office environment at one of over 40 major naval bases located across the U.S. and abroad. Your day-to-day duties may involve working independently or with a small team depending on your assignment. You will also work closely with Sailors, senior officers, and personnel from various departments to ensure the success of Navy personnel management programs.

America’s Navy is approximately 450,000 Sailors, 300 ships and submarines, and 3,700 aircraft strong. Water and salt flow through our veins in the same proportion as the sea. That mighty force is the lifeblood of the greatest Navy ever to sail unstoppably upon it, slip stealthily beneath it or fly unchallenged above it. And we defend with honor, courage, and commitment every hour of every day. We are America’s Navy. We are forged by the sea.