Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist Summary Join our team and help shape the policies and programs that support NIH's world-class scientific and administrative workforce. We are seeking HR professionals with expertise in recruitment, compensation, classification, and policy under Title 5 and Title 42 authorities. Our work ensures fair, consistent, compliant, and innovative human capital practices that enable NIH to recruit, retain, and support exceptional talent. Duties This announcement will be used to fill several Human Resources vacancies within the following offices: Client Services Division (CSD), Compensation and Policy Division (CPD) and other divisions within OHR. The Client Services Division (CSD) serves as the primary provider of human resources operational services for the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). As a HR Specialist in CSD, you will work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment providing expert consultation, technical guidance, and comprehensive HR services across the employee lifecycle. This includes strategic recruitment, staffing, delegated examining, position classification, and Commissioned Corps human resources. HR Specialists partner with NIH managers, supervisors, employees, and colleagues across the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to deliver responsive, customer-focused human capital solutions that support NIH's mission. The Compensation and Policy Division (CPD) serves as NIH's center of expertise for compensation, position management, and human resources policy. As an HR Specialist in CPD, you will provide expert consultation and authoritative guidance on complex position management, compensation, and policy issues affecting a diverse scientific and administrative workforce. Working collaboratively with NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), you will interpret Federal HR laws and regulations, develop innovative solutions to challenging workforce issues, and help shape policies that ensure equitable, compliant, and mission-focused human capital practices across the NIH. Who Can Apply Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA. Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas. Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Applyfor job: Human Resources Specialist on USAJobs Job Details Open 07/23/2026 – 07/27/2026 Pay $77,983 – $158,322 Per Year Pay Grade & Scale GS 11 – 13 Job Category Human Resources Management Institute or Center OD (Office of the Director) Work Schedule Full-time Appointment Type Permanent Job Locations Montgomery County, Maryland Durham, North Carolina Travel Required Occasional travel Agency Contact Julie Vazquez Agency Contact E-Mailvazquezje@mail.nih.gov Agency Contact Phone Number(301) 435-8721 Job ID 877216100 Position ID NIH-OHR-MP-26-13005693

Salary : $77,983 - $158,322