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Greenville, Sc, Us

Auriga Polymers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thailand publicly listed Indorama Ventures PCL, is a manufacturer of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), which is used in the manufacturing of plastic bottles, sheets, films and fibers, In addition, Auriga also manufactures non-woven polyester fibers and yarns used in the Home, Apparel, Hygiene and Medical, Automotive and Industrial markets.

Irving, Texas, Us

Served as HR Leader responsible for HR service delivery to all office and projects locations, supporting on average of 4000 employees located across 16 states. Controlled up to $4.3M+ in annual budgets. Enabled optimal delivery of HR services to all offices across the Eastern region, including compensation and benefits support, data & analytics, employee relations and compliance, talent development, resources (recruiting, college relations, onboarding, off-boarding, mobility services), and field support services. Acted as a strategic HR advisor to the General Manager, Business Line Presidents, as well as their direct reports. Served as the HR Business Partner for the Government Group, aiding the ongoing assessment and improvement of HR practices.• Led restructuring of HR staff in the merging of five separate HR groups into a single regional HR team.• Delivered high quality customer service to five separated business lines (Power, Life Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing, Mining and Metals, Infrastructure and Energy and Chemicals) with 2500 home office employees and to field project locations with an average employee population of 1000 - 3000. • Introduced a comprehensive two-year rotational training/development program for the Regional HR Team. • Implemented a Key Results Area (KRA) for the Global HR population (600+ employees) on creating a culture of innovation; saved approximately $1M in cost.• Served as a member of the Regional Talent Development Board to create a diverse and skilled class of future leaders, with up to 120 professionals involved.

Irving, Texas, Us

Supervised 14 staff, with responsibility for an annual budget of $1.3M, in providing HR services to 2500 home office employees across five business lines. Provided strategic guidance and counsel on human capital strategies, e.g. succession planning, compensation programs for attracting and retaining employees, talent management and overall project execution support.• Designed and implemented the HR consolidation effort, which led to cost savings of $1M+.• Redesigned business operations groups to consolidate the number of department managers and functional groups and improve allowable project billable work; achieved immediate cost savings of $2M+ annually.• Oversaw the management and maintenance of internal development programs; Graduates Advancing to Professionalism (GAP) and Emerging Leaders Group (ELP).

Irving, Texas, Us

Orchestrated global executive recruitment and onboarding by implementing recruitment strategies, candidate identification, compensation analysis and salary negotiations. Prepared external candidate profiles and presentations in support of the executive hiring process. Coordinated separations, retirements and outplacement services and executive relocation loan management. Prepared quarterly reports for Board of Directors to document global headcount, global turnover, and executive new hires and separations. • Developed, implemented and facilitated Executive Management Team (EMT) Orientation Program.• Facilitated hiring 32 executives located across the world in a one-year period.

Irving, Texas, Us

Spearheaded the selection and management of health and welfare service providers (United Healthcare, Medco, Cigna International, Liberty Mutual, VSP, Optum Bank, MetLife and AIG). Managed seven staff in implementing all Annual Enrollment activities for all offices and project locations. Managed an annual budget of $100M+. • Co-led selection and implementation of two Third Party Administrators (TPA), Citistreet & Xerox, over five years.• Designed and implemented first ever dependent certification process, leading to $7M+ in savings.• Co-led transition and implementation of Fluor’s Leave Management program.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Responsible for employee relations and workplace compliance, including Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity for over 1400 employees.• Consulted with management regarding conflict resolution, conducted investigations and maintained compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.• Responded to sexual harassment and discrimination claims, developed documentation in response to employment related issues, charges or claims; collaborated with managers on performance issues and termination decisions.Highlights:- Designed and implemented tracking program for the California enhanced WARN regulations; managed downturns in project work to ensure WARN ACT was not triggered.- Designed and conducted the first ever California mandated sexual harassment training program for all supervisors and managers.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Directed strategic workforce planning to meet the needs of a critical Fluor Government Group (FGG) project, including identifying and mobilizing employees requiring top secret government clearances.• Provided guidance to project leadership regarding the application and implementation of FGG policies and practices.• Provided general HR support in the areas of employee relations and compliance, short-term assignment mobilization and demobilizations, relocations, benefits communications and project reporting.Highlights:- Provided HR support for annual salary planning and performance appraisals for more than 300 employees.- Led task force for recruiting and staffing key personnel, resulting in significant improvement for project profitability.- Developed and implemented benefits orientation for newly hired employees and employees transferring into FGG from commercial business lines.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Led HR operations for the Duke/Fluor Daniel joint venture (JV) power business line, with peak of 750 employees.• Managed employee mobilizations and demobilizations, employee relations and compliance, management reporting, benefits communications, employee/supervisor training, service awards, employee records management and new hire/transfer orientations.• Administered annual salary/performance reviews, out-of-cycle promotions, project-based incentives and retention actions. Highlights:- Recognized as key contributor to the development of the JV’s comprehensive, corporate-wide employee orientation program. - Provided daily supervision and development coaching to two HR technicians.- Selected into JV’s High Potential Employee Program by the Fluor and Duke JV Executive Board.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Supervised HR service delivery for 450 employees across multiple locations with the U.S. • Responsible for employee assignment mobilizations and demobilizations, records management, benefits communications, recruiting, on-boarding and off-boarding, management reporting, employee relations and compensation administration.• Managed college relations program for the Telecom Business Line.• Managed daily supervision of three HR Specialists.Highlights:- Recruited over 400 installation technicians in various locations within an 8-month period, meeting client expectations.- Developed and implemented the new hire orientation program, including detailed communications on a newly adopted hybrid benefits package.- Chaired the Telecom Business Line weekly staffing conference calls; managed all project staffing activities across the division.- Managed college relations program for the Telecom Division.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Recruiter and staffing coordinator for engineering, HR, finance, telecommunications and IT functions.• Provided support in the areas of compensation, benefits, new hire orientations, exit interviews, chemical screening, candidate tracking, requisition development and postings, I-9 maintenance and records management.• Provided guidance to all employees regarding short and long term assignment provisions and relocation policies.• Advised employees and retirees on all aspects of health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs.Highlights:- Managed Fluor’s corporate housing program for the Aliso Viejo office for a large project consisting of over 100 employees.