Shared Human Resources
Compensation
& Benefits
PO Box 970400
Greensboro, NC 27497-0400
Call: HRSSC at 1-877-477-3273
Fax: 336-662-4070
Hiring
at the USPS USPS Employment USPS HR services Health Benefits The
Postal Service participates in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, which provides excellent coverage and
flexibility with most of the cost paid by the Postal Service. There are many plans available, including both traditional
insurance coverage and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). Employee premium contributions are not subject to most taxes,
making health insurance even more affordable. Retirement The Postal Service participates in the federal retirement program, which provides
a defined benefit annuity at normal retirement age as well as disability coverage. Thrift Savings Plan Career postal employees may contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP),
which is similar to 401(k) retirement savings plans offered by private sector employers. Employees contribute to TSP on a
tax-deferred basis, and may receive automatic and matching contributions (up to 5 percent of pay), after a waiting period,
from the Postal Service. Social Security and Medicare
Newly hired postal employees are covered under Social
Security and Medicare Life Insurance
The Postal Service offers coverage through the Federal
Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program.
The cost of basic coverage is fully paid by the Postal Service,
with the option to purchase additional coverage through payroll deduction. Flexible Spending Accounts Career employees may participate in the Flexible
Spending Accounts (FSA) Program after one year of service.
Tax-free FSA contributions can be used to cover most out-of-pocket
health care and dependent care (day care) expenses Leave The Postal Service offers a generous leave program to career employees that includes annual
(vacation) leave and sick leave. For the first 3 years of service, full-time employees earn 13 days of annual leave per
year, increasing to 20 days per year after 3 years of service, and to 26 days per year after 15 years of service. In addition,
full- time employees earn 13 days of sick leave per year as insurance against loss of income due to illness or accident
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