Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
• Salary: $70623 – $91815/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-14
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about helping others navigate important career and life decisions? Are you a highly motivated Human Resources professional with a background in Employee Benefits, who thrives in a fast-paced, and energetic environment? If so, we are searching for someone like you to fill a position located in the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Human Resources, (OHR), Workforce Relations Division (WRD), Retirement and Employee Benefits Branch (REBB).

Key Responsibilities

As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) within the Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB) you will: Assist in administering benefits and retirement programs. Work with employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees on benefits and retirement program situations, such as when combining federal service that has been credited under various and dissimilar programs.

Provide information necessary to help employees of the organization make irrevocable decisions and to garner the maximum gains from the available benefits. Interpret and prepare informative material for employees on new, changed, and pending policy, and outlines the impact on existing benefits program entitlements. Counsel or advise individual employees on sensitive or serious problems related to health or life insurance coverage.

Requirements & Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contact

dayca@mail.nih.gov · 301-594-3929

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70623 – $91815/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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