Office of the Associate Administrator

Mission Statement

The CAO Human Resources Office consists of Personnel and Benefits, Policy and Administration, Employee Assistance, Training, and the Office of Fair Employment Practices. The Associate Administrator, Office of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for the overall HR management of the U.S. House of Representatives to include providing guidance to the CAO and offices thereof, as well as Members and their staffs regarding general, sensitive and confidential HR issues. The Associate Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of those offices within the Office of the CAO, Office of HR.

Objectives

* Develop House HR policies and initiatives and implement policies upon the approval and/or authorization of the Committee on House Oversight.

* Determine the need for, implement and assign special projects, policy and procedural initiatives, studies, and reviews regarding House HR issues.

* Issue formal guidance and technical advice concerning established House HR policies and procedures to the CAO and Senior Staff of the CAO, as well as Members and their staffs when applicable.

* In his absence, represent the CAO with regard to HR matters in meetings and staff conferences both within and outside the offices of the CAO.

* Maintain a close working relationship with the CAO, Members, Leadership, Committee on House Oversight, Sergeant at Arms and the Clerk, as well as their senior level representatives.

* Implement and administer special projects as directed by the CAO and/or the Committee on House Oversight.