Articles by: Johnny Bynum

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.