Office of Human Resources

  • Chief Administrative Officer
    Local: 571-272-6000
    Fax: 571-273-0123

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides the leadership, policies, programs, services and systems necessary to meet the human resources requirements of the United States Patent and Trademark Office workforce.  This includes designing innovative strategies for and implementing a broad range of initiatives relating to human capital planning; recruitment and employment; administration of pay, bonuses and incentives; administration of leave and hours of work; administration of payroll support and time-and-attendance controls; employee recognition and performance management; employee relations, benefits and work life issues; labor management relations; workers' compensation; and other programs that promote effective Human Resources management.

Prospective USPTO employees, please see our Careers page for additional information.