CHRIS A. ORSAK

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HOUSTON, TEXAS 77095

281-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with over 15 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 EXPERIENCE

Villacero - Tex Tube Houston, Texas

Nov 2009 to present

Steel products manufacturing, marketing and distributing

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Strategic over sight of all Human Resources Management, Labor Relations

(USW), Compensation, and Benefits

. Transitional role after layoff to provide support while I find a

career-progressive opportunity

. Projects: Performance Development ~ Grievance clean up ~ Policy Review

and Update ~ Talent Upgrade

Wyman Gordon Forgings, Inc. A Precision Castparts Company Houston,

Texas Sept 2007 to Oct 2009

Fortune 500, global leader in the design, manufacture of complex metal

components and products.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER / DIRECTOR

Strategic over sight of all Human Resources Management, Labor/Union

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

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

Air Liquide USA, LLC Houston, Texas

2001 to 2006

Industrial gas manufacturer and distributor.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 2004 to 2006

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS GENERALIST 2001 to 2004

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.

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

1991 to 2000

Fortune 500, manufacturer for oil and gas industry

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

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

. 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

EDUCATION

M.A. Organizational Management

University of Phoenix 2004

Houston, Texas

B.B.A. Management 1990

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Negotiating and Administering the Labor Contract - University of

Michigan - Ross School of Business

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