Brian S. Hayes, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

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Senior Human Resources Leader

Influential Business Partner & Thought Leader with a 15+-year record of success leading and guiding HR operations for both start-up and established, multinational corporations. Delivers forward-thinking, business-focused solutions that produce strong sustainable results. Leverages a passion for leadership and innovation, combined with a collaborative approach to problem solving that enriches business performance and corporate culture. Proven to lead organizations through periods of change both structurally and culturally while maintaining sound awareness of talent challenges. Current Chapter President of the Texas Bay Area Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Core Strengths

Strategic Business Partnering Business Transformation Workforce Planning M&A Project Management HR Services Evolution Employee Relations Change Leadership Leadership Development Employee Engagement P&L Employment Law Alliance Building Customer Service Cash Flow Union Avoidance Multi-site Leadership Lean & Kaizen Tools

Professional Experience

Caliber Services, The Infinity Group La Porte, TX 2015-2016

HR Manager

Managed talent acquisition and onboarding process for family-owned civil construction company. Family unexpectedly decided to sell the company to global company, who then in turn started layoffs due to poor global economic outlooks.

Managed staff at 3 regional employment centers providing qualified and trained skilled labor for petrochemical projects at client sites along the Houston Ship Channel and Texas Gulf Coast

Partnered with craft management and other internal departments to improve and enhance employment processes and HR programs.

Evaluated technology platforms for potential implementation to make processes more efficient and to realize cost savings to company

Workeffects, Inc. Austin, TX 2010-Present

Senior Human Resources Strategist/Human Capital Consultant

Manage human capital initiatives consulting for various companies.

Guide companies across all areas of employee relations, developing employee value propositions, building stronger company cultures and helping to transform the workplace into an employer of choice.

Partner with 8 companies annually to build processes and HR programs.

Sourced by client to investigate reasons for high turnover and low morale; presented findings to leadership with development of career path progression program tying job skills and performance to compensation.

Hydratight Operations, Inc. Deer Park, TX 2012-2013

Human Resources Leader, Americas’ Region

Sourced to support 500 employees across 11 facilities within the US and South America. Company struggled to meet financial expectations and layoffs were initiated, including members of Executive Team.

Implemented cost reduction initiatives that saved $500K within 9 months; identified areas of redundancy and relocated specific divisions to enhance efficiency. Saved $250K in travel costs after integrating automated employee on-boarding system.

Delivered process improvements through technology which reduced manual labor costs by 300%.

Led integration of 175 employees after acquisition of two new businesses; conducted all new manager assimilations to ensure smooth transition to Hydratight policies.

Successfully reduced time-to-fill metrics for open roles from > 3 months to < 4 weeks.

Drove an innovative approach that allowed employer to have a stronger talent acquisition program against larger competitors. Provided guidance and coaching to management in the delivery of compensation programs including annual salary planning, incentive program and award nominations.

Designed and developed a “Civil Treatment” management training program that resulted in translating the organization’s values into behaviors, increased engagement, reduced turnover, the building of a respectful and inclusive culture and reduced legal risks.

Wood Group Light Industrial Turbines USA, Inc. Houston, TX 2008-2009

Senior Human Resources Manager, Shared Services

Supported 500 employees across 10 facilities within the US and Venezuela. Managed $250K incentives budget. Widespread layoffs were initiated due to global economic downturn, resulting in need to eliminate my role.

Led Roll Wood Group (RWG) division relocation from California to Texas; led efforts to close California facility and relocate 100 employees into the managing partner, Wood Group (WG), platform.

Saved several million dollars managing the transfer of the joint venture into corporate WG benefits platform; utilized shared assets to eliminate manufacturing costs and improve optimization.

Developed career progression for hourly employees that resulted in improved engagement and morale and a flexible and cross-trained staff to add value to the company.

Guided management in all areas of compensation, salary planning, incentive programs and award nominations.

Counterforce North America Houston, TX 2007-2008

Human Resources Director, North America

Supported 250 employees across Texas and Canada. UTCFS decided to divest this division, resulting in elimination of this business unit.

Led seamless integration of 120 employees after the acquisition of Red Hawk Security.

Improved employee satisfaction survey results from 27% to 57% by developing a strong employee culture, outlining clear performance expectations, overhauling the corrective action process and providing training on behavioral expectations.

Discreetly managed the termination of a C-level executive for monetary misconduct; ensured the integrity of the company was protected and proper employee communications.

Reduced turnover from 57% to 17% over 12 months by developing plans to increase morale and overall stability.

Oxy Vinyls, LP Deer Park, TX 2006-2007

Human Resources Manager, Training

Supported 500 employees across 5 Houston-based plants. Transitioned to advanced role with new company.

Built talent acquisition strategies to modernize recruitment efforts as company had not recruited in 15 years; established partnership with local college to increase talent pipelines and meet diversity needs; on-boarded 75 new employees in 1 year.

Managed training, management development, benefits consulting, compensation management, performance evaluation, employee relations, safety and risk management.

Built union avoidance strategies for the company which remains union-free to date.

Identified top talent and potential candidates to drive the succession planning process.

Analyzed HR metrics to monitor performance and identify actionable trends.

McKee Foods Corporation & Affiliates Collegedale, TN 2000-2006

Senior Human Resources Manager, Collegedale Operations

Supported 2,700 employees across 5 plants. Relocated to Houston as a result of spouse’s employer move.

Built the Operations HR division from the ground-up after executive decision to separate the operations division; developed the 36-employee, shared-services HR department by compiling a cross-functional team of HR generalists, recruiters, employee health services occupational nurses, training specialists and safety professionals.

Led HR team to become fully functional and meet department operational and budgetary goals of $2.5M annually and objectives within first 12 months.

Consistently achieved "zero overhead growth" budgetary goals, while maintaining high customer service levels; ensured continuous professional staff development.

Recognized for successes building and fostering an environment of cultural transformation; coached teams to work together and build synergy, resulting in the joining of formerly disparate employee groups.

Thwarted several unionization attempts; established an employee workplace that promoted trust and eliminated the need for employees to rely on unionization.

Education & Certifications

Bachelors of Arts, Communication/Public Relations - University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL

Certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Professional Affiliations

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2000 to present, Chapter President, Texas Bay Area SHRM, affiliate of SHRM, 2013-present, Director, The HRSouthwest Conference, College Relations, 2016, Director, Texas SHRM (Texas State Council)

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