Joseph Bruce was named vice president, Human Resources, in January 2025, a role he had acted in since September 2024. He reports to the Deputy Postmaster General and chief human resources officer.

Human Resources works closely with Organization Development and Labor Relations to establish the Postal Service as an “employer of choice” that hires, develops and retains the most capable employees. Bruce oversees the management and direction of the Human Resources organization, comprised of National Human Resources (HQ), Field Human Resources, Staffing and Complement, and Safety and Occupational Health.

In this role, Bruce oversees all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. Bruce and his team are dedicated to improving the employee experience, ensuring a safe workplace and equipping and empowering employees to do their best. Bruce and his team also manage one of the largest Human Resources Shared Services in the country.

Bruce began his career with the Postal Service as a paralegal specialist in 1996 and has served in several leadership roles in Human Resources, including manager, Corporate Personnel Management; manager, National Diversity Initiatives; manager, Equal Employment Opportunity Field Operations; and manager, Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance and Appeals. Bruce brings a strong background in employment and employee relations and extensive leadership experience. Before joining the Postal Service, Bruce worked in a private law firm.

Bruce received a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Robert Morris University. He is a graduate of the Advanced Leadership Program, Executive Leadership Program and the Senior Executive Assessment and Development Center.

Latest update: February 2025