The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides the leadership, policies, programs, services, and systems necessary to meet the human resources requirements of the USPTO workforce. This includes designing innovative strategies for and implementing a broad range of initiatives relating to human capital planning; recruitment and employment; administration of pay, bonuses, and incentives; administration of leave and hours of work; administration of payroll support and time-and-attendance controls; employee recognition and performance management; employee relations, benefits, and work-life issues; labor management relations; workers' compensation; and other programs that promote effective Human Resources management.
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Office leadership
Carolyn Schad, Acting Director of Human Capital
Benjamin Ahlstrom, Acting Deputy Director of Human Capital
Divisions and branches
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Employment Division – Trademark & Corporate
Alicia Matute, Division Chief
- Trademarks Branch
- Office of the Chief Information Officer Branch
Employment Division – Patent Examiner Hiring
Michelle Martin, Division Chief
- Patent Examiner Hiring Branch I
- Patent Examiner Hiring Branch II
Employment Division – Patents Business Offices
Michea Young, Division Chief
Compensation & Benefits Division
Kathy Camou, Division Chief
- Compensation Branch
- Benefits and Work-Life Branch
Enterprise Training Division
Alisha Glover, Division Chief
- Leadership Development Branch
- Career Development Branch
HR Information Systems Division
Tara Myers, Division Chief
Workforce Performance and Recognition Division
Belinda Carter, Division Chief
Investigation & Analysis (Employee Relations) Division
Brian Cedar, Division Chief
- Patent Branch
- Trademark & Corporate Branch
Resources and Planning Division
Kurt Brown, Acting Division Chief
Workforce Strategy Division
Amber Spaulding, Division Chief
Policy and Labor Management Division
Sonya Penn, Acting Division Chief
Executive Resources Division
Claire Clemons, Division Chief
Quality Assurance and Accountability Division
Sandra Robinson, Division Chief