Ray Betz
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Gaurav Swarup Bhatnagar
I had the honor of working with Ray on the culture transformation effort at the Alcoa (now Arconic) Technology Center over a period of 3 years. My experience of Ray was that of a consummate HR professional with keen appreciation of business principles committed to creating a culture where every individual at the center could thrive and contribute at their fullest potential. Perhaps more importantly I came to deeply appreciate Ray as a human being. His warmth, care and commitment to the values of goodness and respect has been a true revelation and he has transcended from just being a client to being a friend who I deeply respect and hold in the highest regard.
Gregory Quaglia, MBA
I worked within Ray’s directorate as an indirect report at Alcoa and Arconic (Arconic was formed when Alcoa split into two companies). Ray is a dynamic leader, evident by the multiple and varied functions reporting to him, and by his range of connecting with employees and colleagues through accountability, caring, passion for results, and the ability to quickly grasp the details of varied subject matter. Ray would hold employee recognition events as a part of his quarterly directorate meetings, leading peer to peer recognition opportunities, both formal and informal. Ray led the implementation of Insights Discovery at our site, transforming the site to a deep understanding of employee communication preferences and situational behaviors. He would engage employees and offer opportunities for growth, challenging the employee outside of their typical experience and skillset. For me personally, Ray asked if I would become an Insights Discovery facilitator and also to lead the site employee Mentoring Team. Both offered me opportunities to challenge myself and to learn and apply different skill sets. I highly recommend Ray for senior leadership roles. He is a tremendous, inspirational leader, and truly a valuable asset to any organization, bringing broad and diverse experience, poise, and employee growth and development.
Gaurav Swarup Bhatnagar
I had the honor of working with Ray on the culture transformation effort at the Alcoa (now Arconic) Technology Center over a period of 3 years. My experience of Ray was that of a consummate HR professional with keen appreciation of business principles committed to creating a culture where every individual at the center could thrive and contribute at their fullest potential. Perhaps more importantly I came to deeply appreciate Ray as a human being. His warmth, care and commitment to the values of goodness and respect has been a true revelation and he has transcended from just being a client to being a friend who I deeply respect and hold in the highest regard.
Gregory Quaglia, MBA
I worked within Ray’s directorate as an indirect report at Alcoa and Arconic (Arconic was formed when Alcoa split into two companies). Ray is a dynamic leader, evident by the multiple and varied functions reporting to him, and by his range of connecting with employees and colleagues through accountability, caring, passion for results, and the ability to quickly grasp the details of varied subject matter. Ray would hold employee recognition events as a part of his quarterly directorate meetings, leading peer to peer recognition opportunities, both formal and informal. Ray led the implementation of Insights Discovery at our site, transforming the site to a deep understanding of employee communication preferences and situational behaviors. He would engage employees and offer opportunities for growth, challenging the employee outside of their typical experience and skillset. For me personally, Ray asked if I would become an Insights Discovery facilitator and also to lead the site employee Mentoring Team. Both offered me opportunities to challenge myself and to learn and apply different skill sets. I highly recommend Ray for senior leadership roles. He is a tremendous, inspirational leader, and truly a valuable asset to any organization, bringing broad and diverse experience, poise, and employee growth and development.
Gaurav Swarup Bhatnagar
I had the honor of working with Ray on the culture transformation effort at the Alcoa (now Arconic) Technology Center over a period of 3 years. My experience of Ray was that of a consummate HR professional with keen appreciation of business principles committed to creating a culture where every individual at the center could thrive and contribute at their fullest potential. Perhaps more importantly I came to deeply appreciate Ray as a human being. His warmth, care and commitment to the values of goodness and respect has been a true revelation and he has transcended from just being a client to being a friend who I deeply respect and hold in the highest regard.
Gregory Quaglia, MBA
I worked within Ray’s directorate as an indirect report at Alcoa and Arconic (Arconic was formed when Alcoa split into two companies). Ray is a dynamic leader, evident by the multiple and varied functions reporting to him, and by his range of connecting with employees and colleagues through accountability, caring, passion for results, and the ability to quickly grasp the details of varied subject matter. Ray would hold employee recognition events as a part of his quarterly directorate meetings, leading peer to peer recognition opportunities, both formal and informal. Ray led the implementation of Insights Discovery at our site, transforming the site to a deep understanding of employee communication preferences and situational behaviors. He would engage employees and offer opportunities for growth, challenging the employee outside of their typical experience and skillset. For me personally, Ray asked if I would become an Insights Discovery facilitator and also to lead the site employee Mentoring Team. Both offered me opportunities to challenge myself and to learn and apply different skill sets. I highly recommend Ray for senior leadership roles. He is a tremendous, inspirational leader, and truly a valuable asset to any organization, bringing broad and diverse experience, poise, and employee growth and development.
Gaurav Swarup Bhatnagar
I had the honor of working with Ray on the culture transformation effort at the Alcoa (now Arconic) Technology Center over a period of 3 years. My experience of Ray was that of a consummate HR professional with keen appreciation of business principles committed to creating a culture where every individual at the center could thrive and contribute at their fullest potential. Perhaps more importantly I came to deeply appreciate Ray as a human being. His warmth, care and commitment to the values of goodness and respect has been a true revelation and he has transcended from just being a client to being a friend who I deeply respect and hold in the highest regard.
Gregory Quaglia, MBA
I worked within Ray’s directorate as an indirect report at Alcoa and Arconic (Arconic was formed when Alcoa split into two companies). Ray is a dynamic leader, evident by the multiple and varied functions reporting to him, and by his range of connecting with employees and colleagues through accountability, caring, passion for results, and the ability to quickly grasp the details of varied subject matter. Ray would hold employee recognition events as a part of his quarterly directorate meetings, leading peer to peer recognition opportunities, both formal and informal. Ray led the implementation of Insights Discovery at our site, transforming the site to a deep understanding of employee communication preferences and situational behaviors. He would engage employees and offer opportunities for growth, challenging the employee outside of their typical experience and skillset. For me personally, Ray asked if I would become an Insights Discovery facilitator and also to lead the site employee Mentoring Team. Both offered me opportunities to challenge myself and to learn and apply different skill sets. I highly recommend Ray for senior leadership roles. He is a tremendous, inspirational leader, and truly a valuable asset to any organization, bringing broad and diverse experience, poise, and employee growth and development.
Experience
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Holy Family Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Jun 2021 - Oct 2022
At the Holy Family Institute, one of the largest Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organizations, we work in our community to transform the lives of children and families. As the Chief HR Officer, I lead all strategic and operational HR initiatives and programs, (including talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits, learning & development, organizational development, and leadership & team development) to enable the organization to meet it's mission and deliver it's strategic plan.
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Mayor
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Baierl Acura
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Consultant
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
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Arconic
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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2017 - 2019
Led directorate with 7 direct reports and approximately 115 employees in Central Engineering, Quality, EHS, Logistics, IT, Analytical Sciences, Mechanical Testing, Machining, Facilities, Maintenance and Environmental Technologies with accountability for strategy development and execution and the overall management of capital and operating expenses• Led site-wide team to reduce cost and complexity of processes• Won the 2017 PEX Award Category “Most Innovative Approach for Driving Culture Change” Show less
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2016 - 2017
Alcoa Inc successfully separated November 1, 2016 to form Arconic.
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Alcoa
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United States
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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2014 - 2016
• Led directorate with 6 direct reports and approximately 90 employees in Human Resources, Security, Central Engineering, Quality, EHS, Analytical Sciences, Facilities, and Maintenance. Had P&L responsibility for Spectrochemical Reference Materials business with annual sales of $4 Million• Led all strategic and tactical HR initiatives and operations for the Technology group including talent management, compensation, performance management, cultural transformation, and personal and leadership development• Created a comprehensive HR Strategy for Additive Manufacturing for Arconic to build, develop and retain talent Show less
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2012 - 2014
• Led the strategic and day to day tactical operations of the HR function for the global R&D Technology organization• Created and implemented a successful Voluntary Separation Program to mitigate business continuity risk• Designed and led a cultural transformation that increased employee engagement from 63% to 89% in four years• Implemented high performance team initiatives that increased licensing revenue by 560% and value delivery 416%• Established Talent Reviews and employee rotational program to build organizational capability and strengthen succession plans Show less
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BASF
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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2007 - 2012
• Led HR team responsible for the BASF Wyandotte site (1,000 employees), the Polyurethanes Business unit ($2.5 Billion sales and 800 employees in US, Canada and Mexico), the Styrenics Business unit ($750 Million sales and 200 employees in US, Canada and Mexico) and the Inorganic Chemicals Business unit ($250 Million sales and 150 employees)• Led all strategic and tactical HR initiatives and operations for partner businesses • Developed and implemented corporate Work Life Balance/Flexible Work arrangement initiative• Led HR Due Diligence and integration for acquisitions Show less
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2006 - 2007
• Managed the Compensation function for BASF Corporation in North America• Developed recommendations for merit budgets and salary range movement• Administered annual merit and incentive programs• Led compensation initiatives and activities including integration of acquired companies• Developed and implemented a new performance management program
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2002 - 2006
• HR Leader for business group with sales in excess of $1 Billion and approximately 800 employees and 8 sites in the US, Canada and Mexico• HR Hub Leader for sites in the Southeast (6 sites and 650 employees)• Site Manager for Charlotte Technical Center (December, 2004 – July, 2006)
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2000 - 2002
• Managed the Professional Development Program• Coordinated university recruiting and relations• Led Talent acquisition for the Freeport Site• Led career development, employee relations, and performance management
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1998 - 2000
• Talent acquisition, EEO, benefits coordination, and compensation• Affirmative Action Plans (Experienced a site OFCCP audit.)• Developed and implemented medical surveillance program for laboratory and field employees
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1995 - 1998
• Coordinated and implemented training and development programs• Developed and implemented a process to identify training needs to comply with the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard and ISO 9001 certification• Customized a training documentation system for multiple BASF sites
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BASF
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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1992 - 1994
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1989 - 1992
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Education
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University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business
MBA, Business Administration -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
BA, Chemistry -
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Certificate, Advanced HR Executive Program -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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