HR Specialist - Retention Specialist

HR Specialist – Retention Specialist

Bgesh, Incorporated in support of Georgia National Guard

Clay National Guard Center - Marietta, GA

and/or Ft. Steward, GA

Bgesh is looking for an eager and qualified HR Specialist – Retention Specialist to join our team in support of the Georgia National Guard Center in Marietta and/or Ft. Steward, GA.

Who We Are

Bgesh, Incorporated is a Native American, Woman Owned Small Business. We strive to live every day by the Golden Rule and look to grow our company based on its principles. To learn more about us, visit www.bgesh.com.

Qualifications

DEGREE/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
  
  

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
  
  

Certifications/Licensure/Registration

• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Valid Secret Security Clearance (or higher), or the ability to obtain one, is required
• U.S. Citizenship: Workers performing under this contract must be US Citizens
• Must have a clear background in order to obtain security clearance and a CAC
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Effectively use correct grammar and spelling in all written communications.
• Familiar with organizational structure and operation methods of National Guard (preferred).
  
  

Duties

Evaluate trends in attrition to identify the areas in which the GAARNG must improve in order to retain quality Soldiers. Knowledge of, and experience working in, Army National Guard recruiting, and retention is crucial.

• Brief The Adjutant General, the Commanding General, and the G1 on the current state of readiness of GAARNG Soldiers (over 11,000 personnel)
• Provide written recommendations to the G1 and the Commanding General on attrition management trends and solutions
• Oversee and execute all personnel transfers to the Inactive National Guard (ING) upon request
• Prepare, maintain, and brief presentations to senior headquarters staff on GAARNG retention goals
• Monitor and ensure that negative end-strength and NO-VAL remain within NGB maximum standards
• Develop and implement training requirements and objectives for over 150 unit, battalion, and MSC career counselors
• Oversee and manage the ARNG secure website, Retention Management Software (RMS), ensuring 100% uptime and accessibility
• Manage access to the Director’s Personnel Readiness Overview (DPRO) for 1,700 FTS and temporary staff
• Furnish guidance to the stationing team on defining organizational needs and articulate solutions for addressing force structure changes
• Supply research and data to the G1 concerning Congressional inquiries
• Analyze data and transmit historical trends to the Strategic Management Office, including for TAG’s annual State of the State briefing to NGB
• Lead actuarial analyses and statistical tests using large datasets to support retention planning
• Review and analyze personnel data using the authorized unit Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E)
• Administer the state’s Freedom Salute and Extend to Defend programs for all completed retention contracts
• Provide workforce data related to GAARNG personnel upon request
• Supervise the execution of the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) for the G1
• Forecast potential issues arising from the Force Integration Plan and provide mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with state Incentive Managers (IMs) to align retention initiatives with state-level goals
• Capture, develop, and share organizational knowledge related to retention best practices
• Conduct annual assessments of recruiting, retention, and personnel operations in all MSCs
  
  

Benefits

• Insurance: Health, Vision, and Dental
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays additional PTO
• Retirement Plan with employer match