Tom Hoffacker Email & Phone Number

College Park, Maryland

The University System of Maryland Office coordinates the efforts of 12 institutions that serve more than 170,000 students.My role is to develop, coordinate and review human resources programs and policies at the system level, and assist institutions with human resources processes and issues. I work closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and the Chief Human Resources Officers of the USM institutions, especially in the development and coordination of USM human resources activities, policy development and implementation; collective bargaining negotiations; the analysis of USM human resources data; preparation of reports to USM leadership, institutions, and state & federal agencies; and coordination of various activities with representatives of Maryland's higher education institutions and State agencies.I also share responsibility for the human resources functions of the 110-person USM Office, including assistance to USMO employees and the development of USM Office policies and procedures.

Murray, Ky

Murray State has a student enrollment of approximately 10,800 and employs over 1,450 benefits-eligible people. The main campus is in Murray and additional academic facilities are in 4 cities & towns in western Kentucky.I assure the equitable treatment of faculty, staff, and applicants in accordance with laws & policies. The department administers employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, employment, and training for all faculty & staff.Refined the recruiting and on-boarding process for new faculty & staff.Managed the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning system for HR (Ellucian’s Banner).Coordinated the successful immigration of faculty recruiting and hiring to HR from MSU’s Equal Opportunity Office.Initiated and installed diversity-related benefits, employment processes, training, and policies.Coordinated efforts for MSU to be awarded “Great College to Work For,” in collaboration with another senior leader.Arranged a prescription drug carve out in the medical plan which simultaneously improved service & saved significant costs.Designed and implemented a Wellness Incentive Plan to accompany MSU’s Wellness Program for all faculty & staff.Initiated an annual “Financial Well-Being & Retirement Fair.”Teach a third year level Principles of Management class in the evening.

St. Simons Island, Ga

The company provides data storage services via the internet to home owners, builders, & others. Neighborhood plats: refrigerator make, model, & serial number; paints used; and a contact list; are examples of items that can be uploaded to the site.As Chief Operating Officer, I managed employees and persons working via contractor companies, and also managed day-to-day operations.

Brunswick, Ga

CCG has a student enrollment of approximately 3,000 and employs over 350 faculty, administrators, and staff. The main campus is in Brunswick and another facility is in Kingsland, Georgia. CCG was formerly Coastal Georgia Community College.As Director of Human Resources, I managed the College’s HR activities and assured the equitable treatment of employees and applicants in accordance with laws & policies. Also served as the AA/EEO Officer, Open Records Officer, & Ethics Officer, and was a member of the President's Cabinet.Designed a new 3-stage orientation program to acclimate new faculty & staff to the college.Prevailed in a complex EEOC case brought against a department head, and managed many other employee relations issues.Recruited 30 faculty and staff members in 8 months for a new campus 40 miles south of the main campus.Created and implemented “HR 1101,” a monthly presentation about HR topics such as health insurance plans, workplace safety, & training options with the intent of improving communication with faculty & staff.Guided the transition of PeopleSoft HRMS from an internal network-based system to an internet-based system.

St. Simons Island, Ga

Consulting related to business analysis & human resources throughout southeast Georgia. Provided research and project implementation work for a local investor, a small HR-related business, local physicians, and other small businesses in the area.

Brunswick, Ga

IHS provided various health care services in 43 states with headquarters in Brunswick. The company merged with a Maryland company in 1996. Employment ended for many Brunswick employees in 1997. Operations Research Manager (1996 – 1998)Responsible for coordinating activities related to nationwide business process redesign in corporate and field offices.Directed assignments in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other accounting areas.Trained accounts receivable staff on processing accounts in collection status.Manager of Employee Relations and Corporate Employment (1994 – 1996)Responsible for administering Employee Relations Program for 17,000 employees. Directed all activities related to employment and termination procedures and managed edits to HR policy manual.Conducted training seminars to address employment and employee relations issues.Recruited management staff and supervised non-management recruitment for corporate staff.

Master Of Science, Industrial Relations (Human Resources)

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Worldwide Discipleship Association, and Campus Crusade for Christ

Bachelor Of Science, Management

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha, Campus Crusade for Christ, and the Worldwide Discipleship Association.