TYSHAWN J. THOMAS
White Plains,MD
Summary
Over eighteen years of expertise in operational human capital management, specializing in HR policy development, strategic planning, and organizational transformation. Proven proficiency in aligning workforce strategies with organizational objectives, enhancing decision-making, and delivering customer-centric solutions. Strong track record in building partnerships and positioning HR as a strategic business partner, with a focus on change management and employee engagement. Experienced in transforming human capital functions into high-performing teams that drive business growth and improve organizational culture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Human Capital Officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Washington, DC
10.2024 - Current
- Managed a workforce of over 300 employees, supporting an agency of approximately 20,000 worldwide.
- Oversaw an HR budget of $18 million for fiscal year 2025.
- Managed over 20 HR projects simultaneously, coordinating across multiple departments and regions.
Chief Human Capital Officer/Assistant Operations Director for Human Resources
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
Washington, DC
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Served as the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) within the agency, where I provided oversight for all HR operations.
- In this capacity, I lead a team of sixty-five human capital specialists and manage a substantial budget of approximately $27 million.
- As a trusted senior advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and agency leadership, I provided strategic insights and guidance on a wide range of human capital initiatives.
Chief Human Capital Officer and Human Resources Director
Office of Personnel Management
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 10.2022
- In my previous role as Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer from January 2018 to May 2019, I transitioned into the role of the agency's CHCO, where I held the responsibility of overseeing the agency's adherence to federal human capital policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
- My key responsibilities and achievements in this role included: Providing strategic human resources solutions to the agency and managing the day-to-day operations of various technical teams within the internal human resources office.
- Overseeing an agency with a population of twenty-six hundred employees (significantly reduced from the previous six thousand employees) to ensure alignment with the agency's mission and strategic plan.
- Offering leadership to a dispersed team, fostering a collaborative team culture, monitoring operational functions for compliance, and conducting after-action reviews to capture lessons learned.
- Developing innovative approaches to support the agency's mission with limited resources and utilizing data from human capital benchmarking and employee surveys for strategic decision-making.
- Managing a $9 million budget, overseeing large contracts and interagency agreements, and renegotiating agreements to account for agency size fluctuations.
- Leading succession planning and workforce activities, attending senior leadership meetings to provide guidance on workforce planning, policy adherence, and strategic planning.
- Engaging in policy development, communication planning, and stakeholder updates, and collaborating with the CFO's office on agency-wide hiring controls and strategic initiatives.
Supervisory HR Specialist
Office of Personnel Management
Washington, DC
12.2015 - 12.2017
- As the Talent Acquisition Manager and Senior Manager within the Office of Personnel Management's internal Human Resources Office, I oversaw a team of senior human capital professionals dedicated to providing operational support to the agency across the nation.
- In this role, some key accomplishments include: Leading the organization in strategic recruitment and hiring practices to attract top talent, focus on organizational development and position management, and ensuring accurate position classification.
- Developing strategies to retain high-performing employees, supporting organizations in implementing and maintaining their mission-driven objectives.
- Setting and achieving goals, defining metrics for success, and establishing policies and standard operating procedures to guide the organization in its operations.
Supervisory HR Specialist
US Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria
06.2015 - 12.2015
Lead HR Specialist
National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA)
Greenbelt, MD
02.2013 - 06.2015
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resources Management
Marymount University
VA05.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Marymount University
VA05.2007
Skills
- HR Analytics
- HRIS Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Budget Management
- Retention Strategies
- Executive Leadership
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition and Management
- Employment Law and Compliance
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Coaching
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Recruitment Strategies
- Internal Communications
- Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development
- Training and Development
Timeline
Chief Human Capital Officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
10.2024 - Current
Chief Human Capital Officer/Assistant Operations Director for Human Resources
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
10.2022 - 10.2024
Chief Human Capital Officer and Human Resources Director
Office of Personnel Management
05.2019 - 10.2022
Supervisory HR Specialist
Office of Personnel Management
12.2015 - 12.2017
Supervisory HR Specialist
US Patent and Trademark Office
06.2015 - 12.2015
Lead HR Specialist
National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA)
02.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resources Management
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Marymount University
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