Benjamin Trempe

Strategic Leadership & Coordination

• Led unit operations and represented command leadership in 25+ coordination meetings, ensuring continuity of operations and clear communication across organizational levels
• Delivered regulatory briefings and decision support to the Unit Commander, aligning personnel actions and workflows with current policy updates and mission goals
• Directed onboarding and integration efforts for over 100 personnel, strengthening unit cohesion and accelerating readiness

Administrative Operations & Process Improvement

• Authored and reviewed 140+ memorandums and formal communications with 100% accuracy, supporting timely decision-making and command correspondence
• Updated and maintained 40+ SOPs, policies, and additional duty memos to enhance administrative efficiency and compliance across the unit
• Launched 15+ workflow improvements targeting pay processing, scheduling, and document tracking, reducing delays and operational bottlenecks

Financial Management & HRIS Expertise

• Processed pay actions for 159 personnel—including bonuses, discharges, transfers, and travel orders—with near-zero error rate using HRIS systems
• Executed 110+ active duty orders and resolved 150+ complex pay cases, ensuring accuracy and reinforcing trust in HR processes
• Administered the Government Travel Card Program for 120+ personnel, maintaining 87% compliance and initiating prompt corrective action when needed
• Provided benefits and entitlements guidance to over 120 Soldiers, decreasing inquiry volume by 30% and improving understanding of HR procedures

Technical Proficiency & Data Integrity

• Maintained HRIS platforms with weekly updates per Battalion directives, supporting audit readiness and accurate personnel tracking
• Safeguarded sensitive data across pay and personnel files in accordance with DoD privacy standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe PDF—delivering high-volume, detail-oriented documentation with speed and precision

Policy Interpretation & Advisory Support

• Advised brigade-level leadership on personnel policy, regulatory updates, and pay actions impacting 3,500+ Soldiers
• Provided direct guidance to subordinate units on administrative procedures and HR program implementation, supporting readiness and compliance

Personnel Record Management & Compliance

• Processed and reviewed personnel actions through HRIS platforms and manual workflows to meet Army and USARC documentation standards
• Analyzed records for benefit eligibility and pay accuracy, ensuring proper documentation across military transitions

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Responded to inquiries from senior officials via professional correspondence; briefed commanders on recommended actions and policy implications
• Coordinated monthly lodging arrangements for 160+ HQ personnel in support of mobilization and training operations

Technical Proficiency

• Operated across Army Reserve HRIS systems and other productivity platforms including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe PDF

Personnel Action Processing & Program Administration

• Reviewed personnel action requests for regulatory compliance; interpreted policies to guide appropriate actions across diverse HR functions
• Delivered administrative support and military personnel management to Army Reserve units across a 19-state operational area
• Processed a wide range of actions including discharges, involuntary separations, incentive pay, retirements, transfers (IRR, TPU), and promotions

Regulatory Oversight & Record Management

• Monitored personnel readiness and policy adherence; supported review of unit status reports and regulatory compliance
• Analyzed records for completeness and accuracy in alignment with Army and USARC documentation standards
• Reviewed and processed personnel records using automated systems; assembled and dispatched retirement kits to transitioning service members

Distinguished Achievements

• Processed ~10,360 personnel actions and published ~4,390 orders within final 12-month rating period
• Developed spreadsheets and documentation templates, enhancing workflow efficiency and task management
• Trained 3 teammates on IRR transfers and Involuntary Separation procedures, expanding team capabilities

Core Competencies

• Oral and written communication, strategic thinking, problem solving, and technical proficiency across HR platforms

Personnel Readiness & Administrative Support

• Maintained unit personnel readiness across a brigade element of 3,500+ Soldiers
• Prepared and quality-checked official correspondence for commanders and key staff
• Executed personnel actions including discharges, transfers, benefits, promotions, and separations

Policy Interpretation & Command Advisory

• Advised leadership on regulatory updates and policy changes impacting HR functions
• Briefed unit commander on courses of action under applicable laws, regulations, and local policies
• Provided guidance to subordinate units on implementation of personnel management programs

Pay, Benefits & Record Analysis

• Delivered accurate guidance on pay entitlements and benefit procedures aligned with Army policies
• Conducted record analysis to ensure documentation met Army and USARC standards
• Reviewed and processed personnel records through automated HRIS systems

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Responded to inquiries from senior officials through professional verbal and written correspondence

Personnel Readiness & Administrative Support

• Supported personnel readiness for brigade-level operations involving 3,500+ Soldiers
• Drafted and quality-checked correspondence for command staff and operational stakeholders
• Facilitated personnel actions across discharges, transfers, benefits, promotions, and separations

Policy Interpretation & Command Advisory

• Provided commanders with insight on policy changes and regulatory compliance strategies
• Delivered briefings on recommended actions based on current laws and Army guidance
• Advised subordinate units on personnel program implementation and best practices

Pay, Benefits & Record Analysis

• Offered accurate advice on pay, benefits, and entitlements in accordance with published guidance
• Performed analysis of personnel records to ensure completeness and regulatory alignment
• Processed personnel actions using automated HR systems

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engaged senior officials through polished written and verbal correspondence