Thomas Depwe
@thomasdepwe
I build compliant, scalable HR operations across complex multi-state workforces.
What I'm looking for
I've led HR operations at Focus Services for a 400-employee call center, influencing a multi-state workforce of more than 1,000 employees. I strengthened employee relations, workplace investigations, onboarding, leave administration, corrective action, HRIS reporting, and audit readiness while improving retention, training effectiveness, documentation, and unemployment claim outcomes.
Now, through Stratum Labor Consulting, I partner with organizations needing HR structure and leadership capacity. I help owners and operational leaders manage high-risk employee situations, build compliant processes, and balance business priorities with fair, consistent employee practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
I currently operate as a fractional HR consultant, partnering with organizations that lack internal HR infrastructure or need additional leadership capacity. I work directly with business owners and operational leaders to stabilize HR functions, address employee relations challenges, and implement compliant, scalable processes that support business growth.
My work is heavily focused on employee r
I led HR operations for a 400-employee call center in Beaumont, TX, with influence across a multi-state workforce of over 1,000 employees supporting telecom clients in a high-volume, performance-driven environment. This role required balancing day-to-day HR operations with complex employee relations work while aligning HR strategy with operational goals.
I managed a high volume of employee relati
I served as a Special Education Teacher and Team Lead in a highly regulated environment requiring strict compliance, detailed documentation, and coordination across multiple stakeholders. In addition to classroom responsibilities, I led a team of educators and support staff, providing guidance on performance, documentation standards, and student support strategies.
The role required managing comp
I supported a small, multi-location retail organization in a broad HR capacity, functioning as a hands-on HR leader across employee relations, recruiting, and operational support. The role evolved into a fractional-style engagement over time, with increasing responsibility for advising ownership on HR strategy and people-related decisions.
I managed employee relations issues including performance
I began in a management trainee program within a large warehouse and distribution operation supporting Anheuser-Busch products, gaining exposure to operations, workforce management, and HR support functions. This experience provided a strong foundation in managing hourly employee populations and understanding the operational drivers of workforce performance.
I supported HR-related activities incl
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lamar University - College of Business
Bachelor's degree, Human Resource Management
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