Johnny Bynum
Johnny Bynum teaches for Graduate School USA in the area of Human Resources, with an emphasis on federal employee benefits. A seasoned HR leader, he most recently served as the Director of the Workforce Relations Division (WRD) within the Office of the Secretary, Office of Human Resources, Human Capital Directorate at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where he built and led six major program areas.
In this role, Johnny established and became the driving force behind the Workforce Relations Division, overseeing Retirement and Benefits, Special Leave Programs, the Workplace Flexibilities Program, Performance Management and Awards, Workers’ Compensation, and the newly created Worklife Branch—which he developed and launched.
He also served as the Headquarters Benefits Officer for approximately 90,000 employees across the HHS enterprise. During his leadership tenure, he collaborated with HHS and its 11 Operating Divisions to develop policies and processes that support employees navigating critical life-cycle events.
In addition to his policy leadership, Johnny acted as the agency’s primary educator on Federal Employee Benefits Programs, serving as a trusted advisor and benefits expert for employees and leaders across the Department.
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Learning Resources by Johnny Bynum
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Online Retirement Application and Post-Retirement Access for Federal Employees
The federal retirement process has transitioned from a paper-based system to an online platform called the Online Retirement Application, or ORA.
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Post-Retirement FEGLI Coverage and Reduction Options Explained
When federal employees retire, one of the key decisions they face is how to handle their Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage going forward.
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Planning for Federal Retirement: A Proactive Approach
Successful federal retirement does not happen by accident. It requires deliberate planning, ongoing research, and a willingness to revisit your strategy as conditions change.
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FERS Basic Benefits & Creditable Service Explained
Explore how federal service is credited under FERS, including covered service, nondeduction service, refunded service, CSRS-to-FERS transfers, and deposit requirements. Understand how FERS rules shape retirement eligibility and benefit calculations.
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Military Service and CSRS Retirement Credit
Explore how different types of military service, such as active duty, reserve components, National Guard service, and post-1956 service—count toward CSRS retirement eligibility.
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