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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement/Executive Resources)

Food and Drug Administration

Bethesda, MD · full time · Senior

$121,785 – $169,583

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal HR role focuses on recruiting and placing staff across a large organization, with particular emphasis on executive-level placements and supporting senior leadership through complex HR advisory work. The position requires substantial experience in staffing strategy, HR compliance, and compensation administration.

Our summary, not Food and Drug Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Six years of comprehensive staffing and recruitment advisory and technical services
  • Interpreting and applying complex HR laws, executive orders, policies, and mandates
  • Advising senior leadership on complex HR matters
  • Coordinating rating and ranking panels
  • Preparing vacancy announcements
  • Conducting compensation analyses and developing salary recommendations
  • Administering pay and processing personnel actions

Nice to have

  • Experience in executive resources supporting SES, SL/ST, and SBRBPAS personnel

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