CHRIS A. ORSAK

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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77095

281-***-**** uw35bz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with over 18 years of experience, successfully building solid relationships with business leaders and building credibility and respect with managers and employees. Proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct human resources strategic planning in order to support and further company goals. Possess broad knowledge of human resources in a variety of sectors including union and non-union environments and Fortune 500 companies. Background is built with comprehensive human resources experience including conflict resolution, coaching, change management, labor relations, training, project management, compensation and benefits administration, and safety and environmental.

COMPETENCIES

Employee Relations Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Performance Management

Union Relations Organizational Design / Development Policy Design and Administration

SELECT WORK EXPERIENCE

Aker Marine Contractors – EMAS AMC (formerly Aker Solutions) Houston, Texas 2010 to present

Global oil and gas offshore subsea manufacturer, construction and installation company

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

HR leadership for North and South American operations. 5 direct reports

• Established all benefits, compensation plans, and processes, including HRIS and payroll for 4 companies

• Lead workforce planning effort, establishing strategies and goals based on projected business

• Built Recruiting Team from scratch

• Hired 110 plus Engineers and Skilled Professionals in 12 months, including TN, E3, L-1 and H1-B visa workers

• Implemented Taleo – Applicant Tracking System

• Working closely with Global VP of HR to establish global policies

• Developed and Implemented new-hire on-boarding process

• Implemented performance management training and process

• Coached managers on delivering effective performance objectives

• Established successful summer leadership intern program for college students

• Implemented talent calibration and development process for high potentials

• Developed a Technical Career Ladder

Wyman Gordon Forgings, Inc. A Precision Castparts Company Houston, Texas 2007 to 2009

Fortune 500, global leader in the design, manufacture of complex metal components and products.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR –Reported to Division President and VP HR

Strategic over sight of all Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, Compensation, Benefits and Health and Safety for Houston and Monterrey. 5 direct reports. Administered two union contracts (IAM and IBEW), with decision making authority over grievance and arbitration processes

• Transformed HR from administrative role to strategic business partner

• Developed a formal compensation structure, and updated benefits programs to improve attraction and retention

• Turned HR into a value-added function by implementing self-service strategy for payroll and benefits.

• Implemented Human Capital Planning (Attraction, Retention, Succession Planning and Development)

• Reduced absenteeism by 50% in 1 year. Negotiated revised attendance policy with two unions.

• Reduced Recruitment costs by $250,000 (75%) over previous fiscal year

• Established successful summer leadership intern program for college students

• Improved timeliness of performance reviews by 75% and quality of reviews by 100%

NRG Energy Houston, Texas 2006 to 2007

Fortune 500, wholesale power generation company.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER –Reported to VP HR and Region President

Part of the Texas Region Executive Staff. HR for over 1,300 employees, both union and non-union, multi-site

• Negotiated and administered union contract with IBEW. Economics valued at over $70,000,000

• Delivered training and coaching on Performance Management System

• Developed and managed workforce planning and recruiting strategies

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Air Liquide USA, LLC Houston, Texas 2001 to 2006

Industrial gas manufacturer and distributor.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Multiple business units with multiple sites. 4 Direct Reports. Supported managers in employee relations. Assisted in collective bargaining agreements and union avoidance strategies. As content expert, worked with training and outside vendors to develop and facilitate management leadership training classes.

• Rewrote and improved electronic access to Policies and procedures Manual. Implemented Self-Service HR

• Led a cross-functional team that created a Non-exempt Performance Evaluation System

• Delivered training and coaching on Performance Management System

• Managed payroll outsource project and process improvement of shared services. Resulted in $250,000 savings.

Lamons Gasket Co. A Masco / Trimas Company Houston, Texas 1991 to 2000

Fortune 500, manufacturer for oil and gas industry

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - Reported to Division President

Part of the Executive management team. 4 direct reports. 500 employees at 12 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Responsible for strategic planning, developing, and implementing Company policies and programs, advising managers on application of company policy and state and federal laws, Comp and benefits administration, Orientation and training, Affirmative action planning and tracking, acquisitions and worker's compensation. Managerial responsibility of the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) program.

• Wrote the employee handbook, OJT Training Manual and HSE manual

• Managed Division Benefits Program

• Recruited for all positions including temporary work force

• Managed compensation program to enable company to attract, train, and motivate employees. Designed and implemented the first formal compensation program used by company resulting in reduced turnover.

• Negotiated competitive rates with temporary agency. Reduced labor costs by 25%

• Developed Sales Incentive Bonus plan for inside sales. Increased sales by 28%

• Led the team to develop a succession plan

• Safety Programs - Wrote and implemented an Injury and Illness Prevention Program

• Led HR M & A efforts

EDUCATION

M.A. Organizational Management

University of Phoenix

B.B.A. Management

Texas Tech University

Negotiating and Administering the Labor Contract - University of Michigan - Ross School of Business

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