Raymond D. Betz **** Tall Oak Drive Allison Park, PA 15101

(H) 412-***-**** (O) 724-***-**** (M) 724-***-**** ac14f6@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Strategic Business and Human Resources leader with comprehensive experience and business results orientation

Capable leader of diverse functions and employees

Proven record of accomplishments in leading HR initiatives to meet business objectives

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)/ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Results-Oriented, Highly Motivated, Change Agent and Strong Leadership Capabilities

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led separation initiatives in the areas of Human Resources, EHS, Facilities and Security for the Alcoa Technical Center to enable the successful company separation.

Successfully created and managed a Voluntary Separation Program to mitigate business continuity risk due to retirements and to assist with culture change.

Designed and led a cultural transformation for Alcoa’s technology group that significantly increased employee engagement. (Won the 2017 PEX Award Category “Most Innovative Approach for Driving Culture Change”.)

Led the compensation integration for two major acquisitions.

Led the successful integration of a major acquisition for partner business.

Led the implementation of a new performance management system across the corporation.

Redesigned corporate approach for University recruiting that reduced costs 40% while improving acceptance rate.

Led the HR Strategy Talent Management Work-stream development and implementation that transformed the company’s approach to talent management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arconic, Inc/Alcoa, Inc. (January, 2012- Present) – Alcoa successfully separated into 2 strong companies effective November 1, 2016

Director, R&D Technology Partners, New Kensington, PA (June, 2017 – Present)

Provide leadership for the following groups (approximately 130 employees) within the Technology organization:

Analytical Sciences

Quality

Mechanical Testing & Characterization

Central Engineering, Maintenance, Design and Facilities

Machining Technology

Medical

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

Environmental & Sustainability Technologies

IT (Information Technology) including information Security

PMO (Program Management Office)

Logistics

HR Director/Director, R&D Site Partners, New Kensington, PA (March, 2014 – May, 2017)

Provide leadership for the following groups (approximately 90 employees) within the Technology organization:

Analytical Sciences

Spectrochemical Standards

Security (Physical security, Data security and DOD/DOE security clearances)

Site Operations (Central Engineering, Maintenance, Design, Facilities)

Human Resources (including talent management, talent acquisition and all strategic and tactical HR initiatives and operations.)

Medical

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

HR Director, Global Technology, New Kensington, PA (January, 2012 – February, 2014)

Accountable for all strategic and tactical HR initiatives and operations for Global Technology group

Created and implemented a successful Voluntary Separation Program

Led a comprehensive cultural transformation initiative

Developed and implemented HR strategies, processes, and practices including Organizational Development, Talent Management and Strategic Workforce Planning

BASF – The Chemical Company (July, 1989 – January, 2012)

HR Director/Business Partner, Wyandotte MI (May, 2008 – January, 2012)

Led HR team responsible for:

BASF Wyandotte site (1,000 employees)

Polyurethanes Business unit ($2.5 Billion sales and 800 employees in US, Canada and Mexico)

Styrenics Business unit ($750 Million sales and 200 employees in US, Canada and Mexico)

Inorganic Chemicals Business unit ($250 Million sales and 150 employees)

HR Coordination for all businesses in Southeast Michigan

Accountable for all strategic and tactical HR initiatives and operations for partner businesses

Functions supported include: business management, marketing, sales, technical service, customer service, logistics, R&D, manufacturing, controlling, procurement, EHS, etc.

Led the development and implementation of a new Leadership Development initiative

Developed and implemented corporate Work Life Balance/Flexible Work arrangement initiative

HR Director/Business Partner, Florham Park NJ (August, 2007 – May, 2008)

Accountable for all strategic and tactical HR initiatives and operations for partner businesses: Performance Chemicals, Intermediates, and Inorganic Chemicals

Total sales of businesses supported - $3 billion

1800 employees at 18 sites (union and nonunion)

Responsibilities included:

Developing, implementing, and applying HR strategies, processes, and practices

Partnering with Corporate HR to deliver the highest quality service

Acquisitions – HR Due Diligence and integration

Director, Corporate Compensation, Florham Park NJ, (July, 2006 – July, 2007)

Managed the Compensation function for BASF Corporation in the NAFTA region

Developed recommendations for merit budgets and salary range movement utilizing annual salary surveys

Administered annual merit and incentive programs

Led compensation initiatives and activities including integration of acquired companies (2 major acquisitions – Engelhard Corporation and Degussa Construction Chemicals)

Developed and implemented performance management program and “High Performance Organization” initiatives

Counseled senior management at Corporate, Business Group and Site levels on all aspects of compensation procedures and programs

Ensured communication of compensation procedures and practices throughout the organization

Manager, Human Resources, Functional Polymers, Charlotte NC, (June, 2002 – July, 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)

Organizational design, succession planning, personnel planning and performance management

Responsible for staffing, EEO compliance, benefits coordination, and compensation

Coordinated business and site communications, and led activities for employee relations

Coordinated training and development and career development

Provided leadership in change management initiatives, and Community relations

Facilities management and maintenance, and Capital Projects

Special Projects/Teams included: Corporate HR Strategy for 2015, Performance Management Development, Re-engaging the Workforce, Total Benefits and Compensation Review, Corporate Sales Incentive Plan Development, HR Value Based Management

Staffing Coordinator/Southwest PDP Coordinator, Freeport, TX, (January, 2000 – May, 2002)

Responsibilities/Activities included:

Managing the Professional Development Program for the Southwest region

Coordinating university recruiting, donations, and relations

Recruiting, selecting, and hiring for the Freeport Site

Personnel planning and succession planning

Career development, employee relations, counseling and performance management activities

Human Resources Representative, Charlotte, NC, (March, 1998 – December, 1999)

Responsibilities/Activities included:

Recruiting, testing, selecting, hiring, EEO, benefits coordination, and compensation

Developing and implementing Affirmative Action Plans. (Experienced a site OFCCP audit.)

Developing and implementing a supervisor development program

Initiating a career development program, which was one of three pilot sites within the corporation

Developing and implementing a medical surveillance program for laboratory and field sales/service employees

Manufacturing Trainer/Training Specialist, Dispersions and Paper Chemicals, Monaca, PA, (January, 1995 – March, 1998)

Responsibilities/Activities included:

Coordinating and implementing training and development programs

Developing and implementing a process to identify training needs to comply with the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard and ISO 9001 certification

Customizing a training documentation system for multiple BASF sites

Organizing and coordinating industry/education partnerships

Environmental and Safety Operations, Monaca, PA, (December, 1992 – December, 1994)

Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician, Monaca, PA, (July, 1989 – December, 1992)

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

1988 - 1989 Chemistry Teacher, North Clarion High School, Tionesta, PA 16353

1986 - 1988 Chemistry Teacher, Central Columbia High School, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

1985 - 1986 Laboratory Technician, Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Business Administration (1994) - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

BA in Chemistry (1984) - Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

OTHER NOTABLE TRAINING

Advanced HR Executive Program (2010) – University of Michigan Ross School of Business Executive Education

Human Capital Strategist Certification (2009) – Human Capital Institute (HCI)

Mercer M&A Ready (2008) – Mercer Consultants

International Management Program (IMP) (2005-2006) – BASF Global Development, St. Johann, Germany

Leadership Development for HR Professionals (2004) – Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, CO

PHR Certification (2000)

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