Federal human resources jobs
Human resources specialists (series 0201) handle federal recruitment, classification, employee relations, benefits and workforce planning. The parenthetical title, such as Recruitment & Placement or Employee Benefits, tells you the focus.
Federal HR has its own rules, including merit system principles, veterans’ preference and position classification. Many agencies hire at entry grades and train internally. Experience in private-sector HR can still count toward specialized experience.
USAJOBS currently lists 136 open human resources announcements. The most active recent employers are Air National Guard Units, Army National Guard Units and Transportation Security Administration. 63 of the latest 100 offer remote work or telework.
OPM occupational series: 0201
- Open announcements
- 136
- Top hiring agency (recent)
- Air National Guard Units
- Remote or telework (recent)
- 63 / 100
Occupation snapshot: Human Resources
National figures for related occupations across all employers, not just the federal government. Federal pay is set by each announcement's grade and locality.
| Occupation | National median wage | Outlook | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources SpecialistsO*NET-SOC 13-1071.00 | $75,940 per year$36.51 per hour2025 data | Bright outlook6% projected change (2025-2035)73,700 openings per year | Bachelor's degree |
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Newest federal human resources jobs
SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR REL/EMPL REL)
Closes Nov 13, 2026United States Fleet Forces Command · Department of the Navy
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
$127,646 - $165,945 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Human Resources Specialist (Policy)
Closes Nov 11, 2026Transportation Security Administration · Department of Homeland Security
Springfield, Virginia
$121,785 - $187,093 per year · SV-I to J
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Assistant Human Resources Officer - Senior Strategic Business Partner (Detail/Temporary Promotion)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Location Negotiable After Selection
$125,776 - $163,514 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Temporary promotion
- Telework eligible
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)
Closes Nov 10, 2026Pacific Air Forces · Department of the Air Force
Hickam AFB, Hawaii
$52,680 - $101,359 per year · GS-7 to 11
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
SUPV HR SPEC
Closes Nov 6, 2026Field Operating Offices of the Office of the Secretary of the Army · Department of the Army
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Human Resources Specialist
Closes Nov 13, 2026U.S. Coast Guard · Department of Homeland Security
Washington, District of Columbia
$102,415 - $158,322 per year · GS-12 to 13
- Full-time
- Permanent
SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 9, 2026HQ USAF and Support Elements · Department of the Air Force
Arlington, Virginia
$169,279 - $197,200 per year · GS-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 9, 2026United States Space Force Components · Department of the Air Force
Ramstein, Germany
$76,463 - $118,204 per year · NH-3
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Human Resources Specialist - Classification
Closes Nov 18, 2026Securities and Exchange Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia
$133,347 - $225,914 per year · SK-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
HR SPECIALIST EXECUTIVE RESOURCES
Closes Nov 9, 2026Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · Department of Energy
Washington, District of Columbia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations)
Closes Nov 13, 2026Patent and Trademark Office · Department of Commerce
Alexandria, Virginia
$169,279 - $197,200 per year · GS-15
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice
Multiple Locations
$108,173 - $158,322 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Orlando Naval Warfare Center, Florida
$74,678 - $116,362 per year · DA-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$116,038 - $150,852 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
HR Spec
Closes Nov 12, 2026U.S. Army, Pacific · Department of the Army
Fort Shafter, Hawaii
$93,445 - $144,457 per year · GS-12 to 13
- Full-time
- Permanent
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 9, 2026Air Combat Command · Department of the Air Force
Langley AFB, Virginia
$108,019 - $140,426 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory Human Resource Specialist
Closes Nov 9, 2026Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense
Fort Stewart, Georgia
$89,508 - $116,362 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Human Resources Specialist-Classification (Classification Specialist II)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice
Multiple Locations
$90,968 - $133,142 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations)
Closes Nov 6, 2026National Cemetery Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, District of Columbia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Lead Human Resources Specialist (SBU) - Detail/Temporary Promotion
Closes Nov 16, 2026Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Locations
$106,437 - $138,370 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Multiple
TITLE 32 HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/COMPENSATION) (MI HRO)
Closes Nov 22, 2026Air National Guard Units · Department of the Air Force
Lansing, Michigan
$68,081 - $88,510 per year · GS-9
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
HR Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations)
Closes Nov 16, 2026Office of Personnel Management · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Multiple Locations
$89,508 - $158,322 per year · GS-12 to 13
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)
Closes Nov 6, 2026U.S. Secret Service · Department of Homeland Security
Washington, District of Columbia
$121,785 - $158,322 per year · GS-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
Human Resources Specialist
Closes Nov 16, 2026Defense Contract Audit Agency · Department of Defense
Multiple Locations
$97,307 - $133,142 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV) · Department of the Navy
Naval Support Facility, Arlington, Virginia
$102,415 - $133,142 per year · GS-12
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 6, 2026Naval Intelligence Activity · Department of the Navy
Suitland, Maryland
$121,785 - $158,322 per year · GG-13
- Full-time
- Permanent
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Closes Nov 5, 2026DHS Headquarters · Department of Homeland Security
Springfield, Virginia
$143,913 - $187,093 per year · GS-14
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT)
Closes Nov 9, 2026Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV) · Department of the Navy
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia
$51,210 - $66,574 per year · GS-7
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
Human Resources Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security
Multiple Locations
$61,722 - $97,087 per year · GS-9 to 11
- Full-time
- Permanent
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (LABOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)
Closes Nov 6, 2026Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy
Orlando Naval Warfare Center, Florida
$74,678 - $116,362 per year · DA-4
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Telework eligible
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