Human Resources Specialist

This position performs a variety of conventional duties across multiple human relations program areas. The role involves processing and documenting HR actions for a wide range of employee categories, each with distinct forms, authorities, action codes, regulatory requirements, or pay systems. Key responsibilities include obtaining missing data from HR files or relevant offices, assisting employees in preparing paperwork for HR actions, and reviewing completed forms for completeness and adequacy. The specialist contacts individual employees or supervisors by telephone to resolve questions before finalizing actions, provides information on HR systems, processes, and procedures, and distributes brochures, applications, and other HR documents to employees. This role supports HR specialists in using HR information systems, delivering HR services to military personnel, and handling classification, recruitment and placement, employee benefits, human resource development, performance management, and employee and labor management relations.

To qualify for a GS-07 position, applicants must meet one of the following: completion of 1 full year of graduate-level education; a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement as defined in the General Policies and Instructions for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual; 5 academic years of pre-professional study; or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. Specialized experience includes at least one year at the next lower grade GS-05 or equivalent in other pay systems, with examples such as providing support for HR specialists using HR information systems, delivering HR services to military personnel, and involvement in classification, recruitment and placement, employee benefits, human resource development, performance management, and employee and labor management relations.

The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) manages manpower and organization career fields, developing individuals to handle change and complexity within the Air Force environment.