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.
Learning Resources by Johnny Bynum
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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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Understanding CSRS Creditable Service
Explore the fundamentals of CSRS creditable service. Learn what types of federal service qualify for retirement credit, how refunded or nondeduction service is treated, and how employment history impacts eligibility and annuity calculations under CSRS.
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FERS Basic Benefits
Learn how the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) combines the Basic Benefit, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan to provide a secure retirement, and understand which types of federal service count toward eligibility and annuity computation.
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Retirement Systems Overview
Ever wondered how federal retirement systems evolved? This article breaks down the key differences between CSRS and FERS, explaining how each system shapes federal employees’ benefits, contributions, and long-term financial security.
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