HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION) (T5)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION) (T5), Position Description Number T5028P01 and is part of the AL HRO Staffing ARMY, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: HRO, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MR. D. COMSTOCK **THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO HRO EMPLOYEES ONLY**

**Qualifications:**
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: -- Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide state level comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational (ANG and ARNG) functions and work practices. -- Ability to interact with all levels of management and labor unions as a strategic business partner in the delivery of performance management objectives, benefit eligibility, and may include discipline or adverse action management, requiring a broad approach and intensity of analysis. Requires an understanding of the relationship between management needs and National Guard goals and objectives. -- Ability to deal effectively with key management officials on highly controversial employee issues and decisions. This position requires a broad approach and intensity to resolve complex problems and issues when guidelines are not directly applicable. -- Practical knowledge of other HRO functional areas, i.e. Recruitment and Placement, Classification, Labor Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, etc. for purposes of interacting and resolving issues. -- Knowledge of the different philosophies and structures of the ANG and ARNG within the state. -- Knowledge of the rules and procedures that apply to National Guard full-time employees. -- Ability to develop and present employee programs and policies to management and employees to gain acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations.