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HR SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION/RECRUITMENT/PLACEMENT)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$72,737 - $94,563

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping the Army National Guard recruit, hire, and place new employees while managing their pay and benefits in New Jersey.

You'll develop strategies to attract talent, review applications, set salaries, and advise managers on hiring rules.

It's a good fit for someone with HR experience who enjoys problem-solving and working in a military support environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent in HR, focusing on personnel programs and National Guard missions
  • Proficiency in using computer systems and Human Resources Information Systems
  • Strong knowledge of recruitment, placement, compensation, and merit promotion processes
  • Experience in advising supervisors on personnel requirements, accession planning, and classification
  • Familiarity with equal opportunity initiatives, sexual assault prevention, and manpower budgeting
  • Skills in career counseling, performance evaluation, and developing recruitment strategies

Full Job Description

This is a Title 5, Excepted Service, Job Opportunity Announcement This National Guard position is for a HR SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION/RECRUITMENT/PLACEMENT), Position Description Number T5042P01 target grade to T5032P01and is part of the NJJFHQ, National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in the following: Using computer and automation systems Exercising analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility Applying knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this position, applicants must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, demonstrating a solid understanding of National Guard missions and federal personnel programs.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems relevant to the role.

Key qualifications include: Proficiency in the core competencies of personnel and manpower management, including organizational structure, requirements determination, program allocation, and performance improvement.

A strong grasp of organizational structures, manpower standards, and data systems, along with experience in strategic sourcing.

Demonstrated ability to advise supervisors on personnel program requirements and manage accession planning, classification, and civilian promotions.

Experience in advertising positions, processing assignments, and reviewing human resources development programs, alongside knowledge of education and training policies.

Familiarity with equal opportunity initiatives and sexual assault prevention programs. Skills in career counseling, performance evaluation, and conducting educational personnel courses.

Competence in merit principles and the ability to guide the implementation of personnel plans and policies.

Knowledge of manpower resource budgeting and performance management practices, with a focus on process improvement and best practices.

GS-11 Qualification will be determined by the IDP when selected for the GS-09 position Major Duties:

As a HR SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION/RECRUITMENT/PLACEMENT), GS-0201-9/11, you will: Serve as the state Human Resources Specialist for recruitment and placement Be responsible for the development and implementation of plans to accomplish a statewide technician recruitment and recruitment program Research and develop solutions and strategies to recruitment and retention problems that integrate a variety of flexibilities Set rates of pay for GS and FWS appointments, transfers, promotions, changes to lower grade, and changes between GS and FWS pay systems Reviews and verifies information on requests to fill actions to ensure accuracy and applicability and research applicable regulatory guidance and recommends effective and alternative recruiting actions Determines candidate eligibility and performs qualification analysis of eligible applicants.

Administer merit promotion plan; provides guidance and assistance to supervisors and/or designated subject-matter experts May assist higher graded Specialists in calculating estimates to provide technicians with permanent change of station moves initiation of transportation agreements and completion of travel orders authorizing various entitlements Performs other duties as assigned GS-11 Advises and supports State managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for a variety of professional, administrative, technical, and clerical occupations Provides oversight and expertise to ensure candidate eligibility determinations are within program and policy standards Administers and provides oversight for the use of special employment programs to ensure the continuance of a balanced placement program.

Develops, coordinates, and maintains state plans/guidance.

Attends national recruitment and placement workshops provide support for recruitment and placement, military technician compatibility, permanent change of station moves, pay setting, recruitment/retention/relocation (3R) incentives, advanced in-hire rates, and reduction-in-force actions.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NJ-12874056-AR-26-25