Office of Human Resources

Local
571-272-6000
Fax
571-270-9278

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.

Prospective USPTO employees, please visit our Jobs section for additional information.

Office leadership

Carolyn Schad, Acting Director of Human Capital
Benjamin Ahlstrom, Acting Deputy Director of Human Capital


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