Human Resources Specialist (NAF/Developmental) NF-03/04

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This announcement has a first cut-off of 10/14/2026. Applicants that apply on or before 10/14/2026, may be sent first for consideration. If additional applicants are needed, remaining eligible applicants may be sent upon the closure of the announcement. This position is located at the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources Office, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Incentives will not be paid. The incumbent provides a full range of HR services for managers and employees, advising management and employees on complex personnel issues. Performs extensive technical and specialized work in the areas of staffing, pay administration, training, incentive awards, performance administration, employee benefits, portability of benefits, management employee relations and labor relations. Applies knowledge of regulatory compliance to address and resolve routine and complex issues requiring a thorough comprehension and experience applying and interpreting policies, regulations and directives pertaining to NAF employment. Monitors, directs, trains and oversees a team of lower graded HR staff when required. This is a CHRA NAF Career Path II position. Incumbent must complete the requirements for CHRA NAF Career Path II within twenty-four (24) months of placement into the position.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• A one-year probationary period may be required
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• Possess six (6) months of work experience in a human resources office which demonstrates knowledge of at least two of the following functional human resources competencies: Staffing, Recruitment, Position Classification, Management Employee Relations, Labor Relations or Training (for NF-03)
• Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (for NF-03)
• Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems (for NF-03)
• Possess eighteen (18) months or more of work experience in a human resources office which demonstrates knowledge of at least two of the following functional human resources competencies: Staffing, Recruitment, Position Classification, Management Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or Training (for NF-04)
• Experience analyzing, evaluating and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex interrelated Human Resources problems and issues (for NF-04)
• Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (for NF-04)
• Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems (for NF-04)
• The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower pay band (NF-03)

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office
• Successfully completed of training in Basic Staffing, Customer Service, Organizational Structure, Basic Writing, and Time Management or completion of Career Path I

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of HR services for managers and employees
• Advises management and employees on complex personnel issues
• Performs extensive technical and specialized work in the areas of staffing, pay administration, training, incentive awards, performance administration, employee benefits, portability of benefits, management employee relations and labor relations
• Applies knowledge of regulatory compliance to address and resolve routine and complex issues requiring a thorough comprehension and experience applying and interpreting policies, regulations and directives pertaining to NAF employment
• Monitors, directs, trains and oversees a team of lower graded HR staff when required

Benefits

• Enrollment in health and life insurance
• Participation in 401k and retirement plans
• Paid personal time off and federal holidays
• NAF 401(k) plan
• Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed