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Military Human Resources Specialists
Median Salary
84,597
Workforce Count
33,584
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Human resources specialists oversee the maintenance and processing of personnel records, including performance monitoring, training, and evaluation, as well as all human resource related actions such as military pay, transfers, leaves, disciplinary actions, and promotions. They promote organizational effectiveness and performance improvement by planning and implementing training and establishing performance measures and standards.
What is the work environment like?
Human resources specialists normally work in office settings on land or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
33,584
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$52,257
2 Years
$82,603
6 Years
$115,432
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Human resources specialists gain skills through classes and on-the-job experience. Training topics relate to personnel administration, and may include:
- Preparation of military correspondence and forms
- Personnel records management
- Human resources administration policies and procedures
- Organizational climate assessment
- Equal opportunity policies and guidelines
- Complaint resolution process
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Executive/Career Coaching
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administrative
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
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