Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

PP-SRS-GRD: S /09/11

Location: RAF Mildenhall

Vacancy Number: 017744

Open Date: 06 November 2025

Close Date: 20 November 2025

Work Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary (Per Hour): £ £29.19

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Hyman Resource Specialists at the 100 Force Support Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

What will be your primary role?

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) for the Local National Direct Hire program in a developmental capacity, performing assignments that are designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques.

You will provide recruitment and placement services for positions in installation-level organizations, receive and review recruitment requests and supporting documentation as well as determine the best methods to fill positions whether through local announcement, paid advertising, etc. and takes appropriate action. You will receive and screen applications to determine possession of qualification requirements and process personnel actions. You will also participate in initiatives, studies and projects such as reviews, exercises, application of draft qualification standards, and out-sourcing studies as well as work with other Human Resources specialists in identifying potential program initiatives or special projects that could improve the use of civilian human resources, solve problems, or enhance program effectiveness.

The successful candidate can start at grade 7 or grade 9 dependent on experience; this position is developmental to grade 11. All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion. Alternatively, if the incumbent has enough appropriate experience, they can be appointed at grade 11; they would then have responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out the full range of recruitment, placement, and related management advisory services for assigned organizations.

For more information on education/qualifications pertaining to this position, please visit:

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We offer fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.19 per hour
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Overview of our mission

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

Also known as the "Bloody Hundredth" conducts air refueling and combat support operations throughout the European and African area of responsibility. Directs reception and mobilizes for contingency operations. Base of support for four U.S. Air Force major command flying programs. Supports more than 8,300 military and civilian personnel, dependents, and retirees, to include U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom, the 501st Combat Support Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing, U.S. Army and five other partner units. Located at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, the 100 ARW is the only U.S. tanker wing assigned to Europe and Africa refueling U.S. and partner nation aircraft over a span of more than 20 million square miles employing the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The wing also provides critical bridge, aerial medivac and cargo transport capabilities enabling U.S. forces to deploy around the globe in a moment's notice. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.

What are the Key Skills required for this role?

• Has, or is able to learn, knowledge of fundamental Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) affirmative employment, recruitment, and placement principles, concepts, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques. To become a grade 11, the incumbent will have knowledge of the full range of these.
• Knowledge of other HR processes, and at grade 11 experience of applying these, sufficient to relate recruitment and placement issues to them; knowledge of the standard principles and practices of recruitment and placement to apply to issues and problems.
• Skill in applying basic principles, provisions, laws, regulations, practices, and techniques of staffing and recruitment.
• Ability to gather and analyze facts and draw conclusions from information.
• Ability to communicate information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• At grade 11, the incumbent will show skill in troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive recruitment and placement advisory services.

What are the conditions of employment for this role?

• You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.
• You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
• Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid UK category B driving license is also a requirement for this position.
• You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This position is on a Fixed schedule (ex. Mon-Fri hours per week. Start time and end time may be adjusted to fit mission requirements.

NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on

LNDH Application

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,515.20-£60,715.20 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 017744