Ravish Thomas
Irving
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with extensive experience driving business performance through people. Expertise in aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, optimizing workforce planning, and enhancing employee relations. Committed to creating high-performing workplaces where organizational success and employee satisfaction coexist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Evette
Dallas
10.2025 - Current
- Managed talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for managerial roles.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop and implement human resource and talent strategies that address current and future organizational needs.
- Guided compliance and training departments on sensitive employee issues and inquiries to ensure effective resolutions.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through policy reviews.
- Researched compensation trends to propose competitive base and incentive pay programs.
- Supported learning and development initiatives to enhance internal employee growth opportunities.
- Managed HRIS platform as subject matter expert (SME), optimizing system operations and enhancing user experience.
- Assisted in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Senior Employee Relations Manager
Cook Children's Health Care System
Fort Worth
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Supported 7,617 employees of Cook Children's Healthcare System in various HR functions.
- Coached leadership on employee relations, developing action plans for personnel issues.
- Coordinated with leadership on complaints and investigations to maintain positive employee relations.
- Responded promptly to complaints regarding accommodations, discrimination, and performance management.
- Addressed hotline complaints with confidentiality and efficiency, contributing to increased employee satisfaction.
- Communicated updates on HR best practices, state and federal laws, and company policies.
- Conducted thorough investigations and correspondence with regulatory bodies to reduce company risk.
- Conducted employee orientation to enhance presentation quality using an updated handbook.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
Dallas
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversaw HR operations for 90+ parishes and 20+ schools in Fort Worth region, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Partnered with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational objectives.
- Directed full-cycle recruiting and crafted talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent.
- Provided guidance on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.
- Resolved employee relations issues through investigations and conflict resolution, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Acted as consultant for HR policies, compliance, and best practices.
- Generated HR metrics and reports to inform leadership decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and diocesan policies while maintaining audit readiness.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
INSPIRE
Irving
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Partnered with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies for 500 employees and 100 technology partners in USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
- Guided organizational design, workforce planning, and change management to align HR initiatives with business goals.
- Acted as trusted advisor on people-related decisions and business challenges.
- Led complex employee relations matters, facilitating investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions to maintain workplace harmony.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Managed terminations, unemployment claims, and legal risk mitigation.
- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment strategies, enhancing talent acquisition for high-volume and specialized roles.
- Collaborated with recruiters to establish strong talent pipelines.
Human Resources Manager
LG Electronics
Dallas
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed workforce of over 5,000 employees, overseeing HR coordinator, two business partners, and 15 recruiting agencies.
- Led talent acquisition processes while developing resources for employee training and development.
- Assessed compensation gaps, identified attrition risks, and proposed strategic solutions to mitigate turnover.
- Created salary ranges to guide recruitment efforts and address compensation for current employees.
- Formulated guidance on succession planning, promotions, and compensation budget forecasting.
- Coordinated compliance with employee benefit programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Investigated employee conflicts and managed disciplinary procedures while representing company at hearings.
- Developed onboarding resources to enhance recruitment processes and ensure compliance with FCRA regulations.
Human Resources Manager
Paris Regional Medical Center
Paris
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed human resources strategies that enhanced recruitment and retention of a diverse, high-performing workforce.
- Executed targeted selection processes, improving candidate quality through structured interviewing, testing, and evaluation.
- Managed compensation and benefits programs aligned with budget and employee needs.
- Oversaw administration of HR information systems, ensuring compliance with ADP capabilities and improving data integrity.
- Configured HR technology solutions, enhancing applicant tracking and payroll efficiency.
- Administered background checks and drug screening for employment offers.
- Partnered with department leaders to address HR issues professionally and promptly.
- Maintained internal documentation including employee records and HR policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
University of Texas
Tyler, TX01-2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Paris Junior College
Paris01-2018
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Change management
- Organizational Development
- Talent development
- Employee relations
- HR metrics
- Data analysis
- Relationship management
- Organizational skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching
Accomplishments
- Solution Oriented Award, Quarter 1, 2026
- Mrs. Pakistan World 2020
- SHRM Member since 2016
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Evette
10.2025 - Current
Senior Employee Relations Manager
Cook Children's Health Care System
08.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
01.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
INSPIRE
01.2022 - 12.2022
Human Resources Manager
LG Electronics
01.2020 - 12.2021
Human Resources Manager
Paris Regional Medical Center
05.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
University of Texas
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Paris Junior College