Head of HR, Americas

• Apr 2023 - Present

Regional Human Resources Manager - Compounds

• Sep 2021 - Apr 2023

⚡Publicly Held Manufacturing, Chemical And Vinyl Products Company with 16,000+ Employees Worldwide.⚡

Human Resources Manager- Corporate Functions

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2021

➤ Develop strategies to infuse diversity and inclusion into the organization's culture and deliver high-quality talent and retirement management design to meet organization-wide objectives. ➤ Drive strategic partnership with corporate business leaders to design and implement effective organization structures, address key talent gaps, and maximize team performance. ➤ Drive talent review and planning process and execute robust development plans that meet succession and development needs… Show more ➤ Develop strategies to infuse diversity and inclusion into the organization's culture and deliver high-quality talent and retirement management design to meet organization-wide objectives. ➤ Drive strategic partnership with corporate business leaders to design and implement effective organization structures, address key talent gaps, and maximize team performance. ➤ Drive talent review and planning process and execute robust development plans that meet succession and development needs of key talents. ➤ Enhance retention of high-performing employees, comfortably handle retention risk and implement succession planning and talent assessment programs. ➤ Liaise between senior management and employees to maintain and improve company-employee relations. ➤ Create a strong team presence, with consistent achievement in motivating, building top-performing teams, promoting practices that support diversity and inclusion, and improving employee retention and working relationships. ➤ Collaborate with Talent Management to support the corporate client group training and development initiatives. ➤ Direct and lead M & A activities for the corporate client group focusing on HR-related issues. ➤ Implement succession planning and talent assessment programs, and address employee exposure to potential hazards.

Senior Talent Management Specialist

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

⚡Publicly held drilling solutions company with 2,100+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Coached and guided the management on employee matters, including workforce strategies, recruitment, and compensation. ➤ Investigated and resolved compliance and employee relations issues and coach Managers on conflict resolution and preventive management techniques. ➤ Improved the Orientation and On-Boarding Program to ensure new employees are well acclimated to the company and industry. ➤ Championed the… Show more ⚡Publicly held drilling solutions company with 2,100+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Coached and guided the management on employee matters, including workforce strategies, recruitment, and compensation. ➤ Investigated and resolved compliance and employee relations issues and coach Managers on conflict resolution and preventive management techniques. ➤ Improved the Orientation and On-Boarding Program to ensure new employees are well acclimated to the company and industry. ➤ Championed the planning, development, and implementation of timelines and procedures for company-wide HR functions, including benefits, job evaluation, performance evaluation, and special employment agreements. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Improved attrition within the Corporate Functions by 12% over 18 months by implementing strategic recruiting and interviewing processes, developing performance management standards, and conducting "Stay Interviews" to increase employee engagement. ➤ Increased visibility to the company's talent pipeline by streamlining Succession Planning and Talent Identification processes globally and effectively mobilized and transferred employees throughout the organization. ➤ Boosted front line and middle manager effectiveness by partnering with the Learning and Development team to develop and implement training solutions focusing on 3 key leadership competencies. ➤ Identified strategic business needs and employee development needs by increasing participation in the Performance Appraisal process by 200% over 24 months.

Regional Human Resources Manager

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

➤ Single-handedly developed and administered effective College Recruitment program with local colleges and drove the HR Cycle and core processes, including semi-annual Performance Reviews, Promotion Cycles, Succession Planning processes within client groups. ➤ Created and updated standard reporting for recruitment, headcount, and terminations to help business clients make strategic decisions regarding their workforce. ➤ Managed and led all HR efforts to ensure that employment-related… Show more ➤ Single-handedly developed and administered effective College Recruitment program with local colleges and drove the HR Cycle and core processes, including semi-annual Performance Reviews, Promotion Cycles, Succession Planning processes within client groups. ➤ Created and updated standard reporting for recruitment, headcount, and terminations to help business clients make strategic decisions regarding their workforce. ➤ Managed and led all HR efforts to ensure that employment-related information, processes, and procedures meet internal and external audit requirements. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Successfully implemented cutting-edge programs, including the Leadership Advantage Program, Front Line Supervisor Training, and Business Development Associates program. ➤ Developed an effortless, universal electronic appraisal and created a centralized database for reporting and analysis.

Sr. HR Business Partner

• Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

Human Resources Business Partner

• Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

⚡Publicly held independent chemical company with 14,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Led and managed HR functions, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, professional development, promotions, transfers, terminations, and temporary agency utilization. ➤ Single-handedly developed, assessed, and implemented staffing approaches for external hires and internal promotions to maximize organizational effectiveness. ➤ Analyzed and developed consistent HRIS reporting for client groups… Show more ⚡Publicly held independent chemical company with 14,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Led and managed HR functions, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, professional development, promotions, transfers, terminations, and temporary agency utilization. ➤ Single-handedly developed, assessed, and implemented staffing approaches for external hires and internal promotions to maximize organizational effectiveness. ➤ Analyzed and developed consistent HRIS reporting for client groups, including service anniversaries, market salary trends, and demographic employment data. ➤ Created stakeholder value and showcased in-depth knowledge of client's systems, processes, structure, technology, products, markets, customers, suppliers, and competitors. ➤ Supported business leaders to capture human capital initiatives, including leveling employee salaries and creating clear career development opportunities. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Led the Succession Planning to identify critical positions' successors, high potential employees, high-risk employees, and blockers and partnered with management to determine action plans and next steps. ➤ Coached IT and Internal Audit Talent Management Teams in Career Ladders' development, identified pertinent LoMinger competencies, created behavioral examples, and updated job descriptions. ➤ Established and implemented Skip Level process to facilitate communication and feedback between employees and upper management. Show less ⚡Publicly held independent chemical company with 14,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Led and managed HR functions, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, professional development, promotions, transfers, terminations, and temporary agency utilization. ➤ Single-handedly developed, assessed, and implemented staffing approaches for external hires and internal promotions to maximize organizational effectiveness. ➤ Analyzed and developed consistent HRIS reporting for client groups… Show more ⚡Publicly held independent chemical company with 14,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Led and managed HR functions, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, professional development, promotions, transfers, terminations, and temporary agency utilization. ➤ Single-handedly developed, assessed, and implemented staffing approaches for external hires and internal promotions to maximize organizational effectiveness. ➤ Analyzed and developed consistent HRIS reporting for client groups, including service anniversaries, market salary trends, and demographic employment data. ➤ Created stakeholder value and showcased in-depth knowledge of client's systems, processes, structure, technology, products, markets, customers, suppliers, and competitors. ➤ Supported business leaders to capture human capital initiatives, including leveling employee salaries and creating clear career development opportunities. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Led the Succession Planning to identify critical positions' successors, high potential employees, high-risk employees, and blockers and partnered with management to determine action plans and next steps. ➤ Coached IT and Internal Audit Talent Management Teams in Career Ladders' development, identified pertinent LoMinger competencies, created behavioral examples, and updated job descriptions. ➤ Established and implemented Skip Level process to facilitate communication and feedback between employees and upper management. Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

⚡Publicly held engineering and construction company with 60,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Championed training and development opportunities, materials, and resources to management and employees. ➤ Collaborated with the management to guide the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures. ➤ Consulted with HR counterparts on staffing, performance management, compensation, compliance, and benefits administration. ➤ Designed and implemented a performance appraisal… Show more ⚡Publicly held engineering and construction company with 60,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Championed training and development opportunities, materials, and resources to management and employees. ➤ Collaborated with the management to guide the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures. ➤ Consulted with HR counterparts on staffing, performance management, compensation, compliance, and benefits administration. ➤ Designed and implemented a performance appraisal program to include disseminating information, timelines, answering questions, and assisting managers with documentation. ➤ Administered employee on-boarding, exit interviews and conducted new hire orientation. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Single-handedly resolved the employee relations matters and led the investigations of employee-related issues. ➤ Completed Procurement Job Family Re-Alignment, reducing the number of jobs across Procurement by 15%. ➤ Reduced turnover in Operations 12% by overseeing the Selection Success Training Program which streamlined the behavioral interview process. ➤ Decreased requisition turnaround time 50% by creating International Requisition Processes and Database. Show less ⚡Publicly held engineering and construction company with 60,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Championed training and development opportunities, materials, and resources to management and employees. ➤ Collaborated with the management to guide the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures. ➤ Consulted with HR counterparts on staffing, performance management, compensation, compliance, and benefits administration. ➤ Designed and implemented a performance appraisal… Show more ⚡Publicly held engineering and construction company with 60,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Championed training and development opportunities, materials, and resources to management and employees. ➤ Collaborated with the management to guide the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures. ➤ Consulted with HR counterparts on staffing, performance management, compensation, compliance, and benefits administration. ➤ Designed and implemented a performance appraisal program to include disseminating information, timelines, answering questions, and assisting managers with documentation. ➤ Administered employee on-boarding, exit interviews and conducted new hire orientation. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Single-handedly resolved the employee relations matters and led the investigations of employee-related issues. ➤ Completed Procurement Job Family Re-Alignment, reducing the number of jobs across Procurement by 15%. ➤ Reduced turnover in Operations 12% by overseeing the Selection Success Training Program which streamlined the behavioral interview process. ➤ Decreased requisition turnaround time 50% by creating International Requisition Processes and Database. Show less

Benefits Specialist

• Jan 2005 - May 2007

⚡Publicly held diesel engine manufacturer with 20,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Created and delivered disability training to managers and human resource professionals at seven manufacturing locations. ➤ Facilitated weekly meetings with union officials to resolve payment and claims issues relating to short-term and long-term disability. ➤ Documented and prepared process maps of the short-term disability claim process for the new vendor implementation. ➤ Lead numerous database… Show more ⚡Publicly held diesel engine manufacturer with 20,000+ employees worldwide.⚡ ➤ Created and delivered disability training to managers and human resource professionals at seven manufacturing locations. ➤ Facilitated weekly meetings with union officials to resolve payment and claims issues relating to short-term and long-term disability. ➤ Documented and prepared process maps of the short-term disability claim process for the new vendor implementation. ➤ Lead numerous database clean-up projects and assisted with new vendor transition and implementation. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Reengineered pay scales for manufacturing employee groups at seven automotive plants, resulting in improved performance. ➤ Resolved claimant disputes by serving as a liaison between healthcare vendors, employees, and human resources representatives. ➤ Improved productivity by developing training materials and reports for local plant representatives to determine disability status and current pay status quickly.

Human Resources-Benefits Specialist

• Aug 2004 - Jan 2005

➤ Assisted employees with benefit plan elections during Open Enrollment and performed testing on Oracle Discoverer 11i systems. ➤ Active member of the Oracle HR implementation team and processed Verifications of Employment and Evidence of Insurability Forms. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Earned recognition for outstanding performance and community involvement. ➤ Completed Six Sigma Sponsor training which prepared me for Green Belt projects. ➤ Created ad hoc reports… Show more ➤ Assisted employees with benefit plan elections during Open Enrollment and performed testing on Oracle Discoverer 11i systems. ➤ Active member of the Oracle HR implementation team and processed Verifications of Employment and Evidence of Insurability Forms. Key Achievements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➤ Earned recognition for outstanding performance and community involvement. ➤ Completed Six Sigma Sponsor training which prepared me for Green Belt projects. ➤ Created ad hoc reports improving productivity.