Tom Paholski

About Tom Paholski

Leading labor relations for a large, multi-state, unionized workforce at Forged Fiber…

Experience

1. Lead Human Resources Business Partner

   AT&T

   Sep 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   As an HR Business Partner supporting four senior officers within AT & T’s Finance organization, I serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the Business Services, Mass Markets, Investor Relations, and Treasury teams. My focus is on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, and fostering a high-performance culture in a fast-paced environment.I provide direct HR consultation and partnership to executive leaders, proactively identifying trends and delivering innovative solutions across all areas of human resources. My responsibilities include coaching and developing teams, managing employee relations, overseeing performance management, and ensuring compliance with labor agreements and company policy.I lead initiatives in organizational development, executive development, succession planning, and talent management—helping to build strong leadership pipelines and support business growth. As a liaison between senior leadership and HR Centers of Excellence, I help implement enterprise-wide HR programs and resolve complex issues related to FMLA, Disability, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and payroll.By collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, I ensure HR solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each business unit. My approach is rooted in building strong relationships, strategic insight, and operational excellence.Key Areas of Expertise:• HR Strategy & Business Alignment• Executive Development & Succession Planning• Organizational Design & Effectiveness• Employee Relations & Labor Compliance• Performance Management & Compensation• Coaching & Team Development

Education

• Trinity College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Networking
• Telecommunications
• Computer Network Operations
• Dsl
• Wireless
• Voip
• Managed Services
• Mpls
• Broadband
• Lan-Wan
• Process Improvement
• T1
• Cellular Communications
• Call Centers
• Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Optical Fiber
• Six Sigma
• Atm Networks
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Leadership Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Planning
• Ethernet
• Ip
• Iptv
• Negotiation
• Telephony
• Call Center
• International
• Leadership
• Labor Relations
• Union Relations
• Training Delivery
• Strategic Leadership
• Hands-on Training
• Pots
• Customer Experience
• Customer Retention