Office of Human Resources Management

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Office of Human Resources Management Type: Administrative and Support Agencies Parent organization: Departmental Management Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Chief Human Capital Officer Budget: Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA Website: https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/staff-offices/office-human-resources-management-ohrm Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Office of Human Resources Management

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Mission USDA’s Office of Human Resources Management leads HR programs, aiding decisions with analysis.

Services Human resources policy development; talent management; labor relations; employee relations; executive resources management

Regulations

Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is a key administrative unit within the Department of Agriculture, tasked with overseeing human resources policies, programs, and initiatives for over 100,000 employees across the nation and internationally. Established to ensure a skilled and effective workforce, OHRM supports USDA’s mission by managing talent acquisition, employee development, labor relations, and executive resources, while also providing strategic guidance to departmental leadership.

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Mission

The mission of the Office of Human Resources Management is to provide leadership and strategic direction in managing USDA’s human resources, ensuring that the department’s workforce is well-equipped to meet its goals in agriculture, food security, and rural development. By offering policy guidance, talent management strategies, and support services, OHRM enables USDA to maintain a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce capable of addressing contemporary challenges.

Parent organization

The Office of Human Resources Management operates under Departmental Management, which oversees administrative functions for USDA. Its top organization is the Department of Agriculture, a Cabinet-level agency responsible for food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues.

Legislation

OHRM was not established by specific legislation but operates under the broader authority of the USDA, created by the Act of May 15, 1862, which founded the Department of Agriculture. Its functions evolved as part of USDA’s administrative framework to address human resources needs.

Partners

OHRM collaborates with:

• Various USDA Mission Areas and Staff Offices for HR service delivery
• Federal agencies like the Office of Personnel Management for executive resources policy

Number of employees

The exact number of employees within OHRM is not publicly specified, though it serves a workforce of over 100,000 across USDA. Staffing levels for OHRM itself are not detailed in available sources.

Organization structure

OHRM is structured to support USDA’s human resources needs through several divisions:

• Executive Resources Management Division is responsible for overseeing HR policies for senior executives.
• Talent Management Division coordinates training and development programs.
• Labor Relations Branch provides guidance on labor-management issues.
• Employee Relations Branch handles employee performance and conduct matters.
• Human Resources Operations Division manages recruitment, classification, and benefits.

Leader

The Office of Human Resources Management is headed by a Chief Human Capital Officer.

Divisions

The divisions include:

• Executive Resources Management for senior executive HR policies.
• Talent Management for training and leadership development.
• Labor Relations for labor-management guidance.

List of programs

OHRM oversees programs such as:

• USDA Talent Management Strategies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pathways Programs for student interns

Last total enacted budget

OHRM’s specific budget is not publicly isolated from USDA’s broader administrative funding. USDA’s total budget for FY 2024 was $437.2 billion, but OHRM’s portion is not separately detailed.

Staff

OHRM’s staff size is not explicitly stated, but it supports over 100,000 USDA employees with a team of HR specialists, likely numbering in the dozens based on typical agency staffing patterns.

Funding

OHRM’s funding is derived from USDA’s Departmental Administration budget, which supports administrative functions. Historical funding details for OHRM alone are not publicly available, though USDA’s administrative budget has grown to meet workforce demands.

Services provided

OHRM provides human resources services including policy development, recruitment, employee training, labor relations support, and executive management, ensuring USDA’s workforce aligns with its mission to serve American agriculture and rural communities.

Regulations overseen

OHRM does not directly oversee federal regulations but implements internal HR policies under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 71 for labor relations and other statutes governing federal employment.

Headquarters address

The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA.

History

The Office of Human Resources Management evolved as part of USDA’s administrative framework following the department’s establishment by the Act of May 15, 1862. Its formal structure developed over time to address the growing complexity of managing a large federal workforce, with modern functions solidified under Departmental Management to support USDA’s mission.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:United_States_Department_of_Agriculture#Office_of_Human_Resources_Management
• OHRM Departmental Management Page