Human Resources Specialist

National Institutes of Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health seeks a Human Resources Specialist to support fair, compliant, and innovative human capital practices at the Phoenix worksite. This onsite federal role focuses on recruitment, compensation, classification, and policy work under Title 5 and Title 42 authorities, with work locations in Phoenix and Washington, D.C.

You will use automated staffing systems for staffing and placement, classify positions under the Federal Wage System or General Schedule, and provide

Qualifications

• Expertise in recruitment, compensation, classification, and policy under Title 5 and Title 42 authorities.

Responsibilities

• Use automated staffing systems to support internal and external staffing and placement, including job analysis, vacancy announcement, and referral list management.
• Classify routine positions under the Federal Wage System and/or the General Schedule.
• Provide managers and employees with specific, directly applicable guidance on classification, recruitment and placement procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines.
• Review classification actions and provide recommendations on routine matters, including the use of standard position descriptions and boilerplate language.
• Determine the pay category, occupational series, title grade level, and competitive level for assigned positions.
• Prepare evaluation statements and reports, discuss findings with management and employees, and conduct routine desk audits.

Skills

Recruitment

Compensation

Classification

Policy

Job description

The National Institutes of Health seeks a Human Resources Specialist to support fair, consistent, compliant, and innovative human capital practices. This onsite role emphasizes recruitment, compensation, classification, and policy work under Title 5 and Title 42 authorities.

Location and Schedule

• Worksite: Phoenix, AZ (onsite)
• Job locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Washington, D.C.
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Occasional travel

Compensation and Appointment Details

• Salary: USD 61,722–133,142 per year
• Pay Grade & Scale: GS 9–12
• Promotion potential: 13
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Job category: Human Resources Management
• Institute/Center: OD (Office of the Director)

Application Period and Identifiers

• Open date: 11/09/2026
• Close date: 11/13/2026
• Job ID: 891762700
• Position ID: NIH-OHR-MP-27-13107394

Key Responsibilities

• Use automated staffing systems to support internal and external staffing and placement, including job analysis, vacancy announcement, and referral list management.
• Classify routine positions under the Federal Wage System and/or the General Schedule.
• Provide managers and employees with specific, directly applicable guidance on classification, recruitment and placement procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines.
• Review classification actions and provide recommendations on routine matters, including the use of standard position descriptions and boilerplate language.
• Determine the pay category, occupational series, title grade level, and competitive level for assigned positions.
• Prepare evaluation statements and reports, discuss findings with management and employees, and conduct routine desk audits.

Required Expertise

• Expertise in recruitment, compensation, classification, and policy under Title 5 and Title 42 authorities.

Technology

• Automated staffing systems

Who Can Apply

• Internal to an agency: appears on USAJOBS
• Current federal employees: of this agency