What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant (Benefits) position at National Institutes of Health?
Summary
This position is in the Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH). The REBB is responsible for the administration of employee benefit and entitlement programs, including retirement, health insurance, Federal employees' group life insurance, long term care insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
Duties
The Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB) provides direct benefit and entitlement counseling to employees and their families and survivors, as appropriate. As a Human Resources Assistant (Benefits) with the REBB, you will: Manage all employee outreach and information services, such as health and financial fairs, open seasons, and new hire onboarding activities. Process benefits actions for NIH staff. Provide benefits support and assistance for employees, serving as a liaison with health carriers and payroll as necessary. Provide individual counseling to managers, employees, and family members on the legality, timeliness, appropriateness, requirements, Options, and potential problems of various benefit options. Research and explain interrelated employee-benefit related issues such as health benefits conversion, or continuing
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.
Job Details
Open
11/02/2026 – 11/06/2026
Pay
$47,418 – $83,119 Per Year
Pay Grade & Scale
GS 6 – 8
Job Category
Human Resources Assistance
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
America Ortiz
Agency Contact E-Mail [email protected]
Agency Contact Phone Number (301) 480-1622
Job ID
890686200
Position ID
NIH-OHR-MP-27-13094186
This position is in the Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH). The REBB is responsible for the administration of employee benefit and entitlement programs, including retirement, health insurance, Federal employees' group life insurance, long term care insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
Duties
The Retirement and Employee Benefit Branch (REBB) provides direct benefit and entitlement counseling to employees and their families and survivors, as appropriate. As a Human Resources Assistant (Benefits) with the REBB, you will: Manage all employee outreach and information services, such as health and financial fairs, open seasons, and new hire onboarding activities. Process benefits actions for NIH staff. Provide benefits support and assistance for employees, serving as a liaison with health carriers and payroll as necessary. Provide individual counseling to managers, employees, and family members on the legality, timeliness, appropriateness, requirements, Options, and potential problems of various benefit options. Research and explain interrelated employee-benefit related issues such as health benefits conversion, or continuing
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.
Job Details
Open
11/02/2026 – 11/06/2026
Pay
$47,418 – $83,119 Per Year
Pay Grade & Scale
GS 6 – 8
Job Category
Human Resources Assistance
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
America Ortiz
Agency Contact E-Mail [email protected]
Agency Contact Phone Number (301) 480-1622
Job ID
890686200
Position ID
NIH-OHR-MP-27-13094186
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick LeaveSalary : $47,418 - $83,119