Richard Todd Merz

• Enhanced human resource compliance and policy implementation by aligning with federal and local regulations.
• Mediated effective communication between management and employees on HR concerns, improving workplace relations.
• Researched best practices for human resource functions and recommended changes accordingly.
• Performed manpower analytics and provided recommendations pertaining to backfilling civilian positions and organizational realignment functions.
• Collaborated with functional management teams, leadership, human resources, and position management.
• Supported leadership in strategic planning and workforce analysis efforts serving over 264 civilian and 203 military billets.
• Carried out Assessable Unit Manager functions specifically identifying Human Capital Strategy process improvement efforts in Succession Planning, Talent Management, Federal Government Hiring Authorities, Career Ladder strategy, and Assessment Writing and Weighting.
• Reinforced the Senior Mentor program for the Highly Qualified Experts (HQE) regarding appointment packages, extensions, HQE billet management, and HQE Exercise support.
• Undertook compliance audits, preparing necessary documentation and reports.
• Spearheaded employee onboarding and orientation processes, ensuring smooth integration into the organization.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments, implementing effective risk control measures to safeguard operations.
• Utilized operational metrics to suggest actionable improvements to senior management, actively supporting the implementation of changes.
• Performed daily, weekly, and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports.
• Developed and responsible for the Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
• Maintained staff action records and updated databases for accurate information management.