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Thomas Depwe

@thomasdepwe

I build compliant, scalable HR operations across complex multi-state workforces.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a full-time HR leadership role where I can drive long-term impact, build scalable programs, and support leadership teams at scale.

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

Stratum Labor Consulting logoSC
Current

Human Resources Consultant

Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)

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

Focus Services logoFS

Human Resource Director

May 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 6 months)

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

Beaumont Independent School District logoBD

Special Education Teacher

Aug 2011 - Aug 2022 (11 years)

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

Comtex Wireless logoCW

Human Resources Manager

Jun 2013 - Sep 2020 (7 years 3 months)

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

Del Papa Distributing Company logoDC

Human Resources Assistant

Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 (2 years 10 months)

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

LB

Lamar University - College of Business

Bachelor's degree, Human Resource Management

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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