Human Resources Management

Kyla Porche, M.S., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CMS

281-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/kylaporchesphr

SUMMARY

A highly accomplished and versatile human resources (HR) leader with extensive expertise in total rewards, change management, organizational development, succession planning, performance management, legal compliance, mergers and acquisitions and employee/labor relations. A proven track record of developing strategy, HR plans and policies to successfully identify and address human capital issues/opportunities that improve business continuity and deliver exceptional results. A trusted business partner and strong collaborator adept at problem solving and developing/implementing solutions that have immediate impact. Utilizes strong business and financial acumen, data-based initiatives, and critical thought leadership to assist the organization in translating strategy into business results.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Created and implemented multiyear strategic HR Plan addressing organization, recruitment, retention, total rewards, and compliance issues.

Led organizational re-design project, resulting in estimated cost savings of $1.5M annually by bringing certain key high dollar expenditure functions in house.

Spearheaded transition to paperless HR environment, increasing efficiencies and cost savings.

Led acquisition HR due diligence, pre-integration planning & post integration, resulting in 99% retention during first year.

Integrated expatriates into US benefits and compensation programs for employees in Azerbaijan, Baku, Norway, and Argentina.

Created compensation strategy, structures, and formal merit process, resulting in improved industry competitiveness.

As Chairman of Retirement Plan Committee, provided oversight of two independent reviews of 401k fees, successfully renegotiated Fidelity’s required revenue target and reduced admin fees from 24 to 21 basis points or $3,100 per year.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maxus Energy Corporation, a Subsidiary of YPF, SA Houston, TX 01/10 – 6/17

Private Argentinian Oil & Gas Co., including a remediation services subsidiary in NJ.

Human Resources Director

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, manage all aspects of HR, 3 direct reports, $8M salary budget & $12M OPEB liability, manage retiree benefits program, including SERP payroll; Chairman of Retirement Plan Committee, administered $10 million asset 401k Plan, immigration and expatriate management.

Strengthened the HR function, including assessing and upgrading HR skills and team; developed and implemented more efficient and effective processes and procedures, while aligning HR with the direction of the organization.

Revamped benefits programs for actives & retirees, consolidated plan designs, resulting in $1.5M in cost savings.

Implemented a formal performance management system and process, defining expectations and standards, resulting in increased employee morale, improved performance and accountability.

Developed and implemented custom online work environment survey; interpreted results, led focus group to develop work environment improvement initiatives.

Guided the executive team through multiple organizational changes, change of control, restructurings, in a challenging transitional business environment, driving workforce efficiencies and significant cost savings.

Developed and implemented HR policy as needed to include Code of Ethics, Relocation, Business & Travel Policy, Time & Attendance, Educational Assistance, Bonus, Performance Management and Compensation.

Successfully managed upgrade in SAP HR module from version 4 to version 6.0, design of info types, and reporting configurations.

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, Houston, TX 8/08 – 10/09

Multi-national, public Oilfield Service Co., headquartered in Switzerland.

Human Resources Manager

HR Business partner to 750 employees within designated product lines in US Region on all aspects of human resources in a declining oil price environment, managed 1 direct report.

Developed and implemented selection criteria and process used in reductions across US Region.

Implemented the Furlough Policy and Salary Reduction Program for US Region Operations.

Guided Business Unit Managers on all departmental restructurings, workforce planning and business realignments.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT, Houston, TX 1/08 – 8/08

Developed policy manual for Gap Engineering; consolidated 3 HR handbooks into 1 for Seneca Resources, various other compensation projects as needed.

STATOIL/HYDRO GULF OF MEXICO/NORSK HYDRO, Houston, TX (Statoil acquired Hydro Gulf of Mexico) 8/05 – 12/07

Major public integrated Oil & Gas Co. headquartered in Stavanger, Norway. Norsk Hydro acquired Spinnaker Exploration in 2005 and changed name to Hydro Gulf of Mexico. In 2006, Statoil acquired Hydro Gulf of Mexico and Norsk Hydro, the parent Co. of Hydro Gulf of Mexico.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner/ Human Resources Manager (fka Statoil)

Led HGOM side of merger integration with Statoil including due diligence of health & welfare plans, workforce planning and organizational design, coordinating and establishing new benefit plans, compensation philosophy, and valued added programs and processes for new company. Business partner to operations, drilling, and field development business units. Trusted advisor to designated client groups including expatriates.

Ensured continuity of business by minimizing attrition, facilitating succession planning, identifying high-risk positions, and finding critical replacements from parent organization.

Developed and implemented first ever U.S. severance plan to address redundancies within the two organizations.

Developed new, industry competitive compensation philosophy, re-benchmarked jobs for alignment, and rolled out to organization to attract and retain key talent.

Analyzed impact of divestiture on human capital, benefit plan obligations, and other legal liabilities, and developed retention plan for key personnel through the divestiture of Hydro’s Shelf assets.

Developed and implemented cash retention plan resulting in 99% retention first year post Spinnaker merger.

Facilitated post-merger value-added integration initiatives including new performance management system, team building, and process improvement taskforce.

Developed and implemented new total rewards strategy including roll out of non-equity based LTI plan, performance based bonus plan, competitive base salaries, and industry-leading health benefits, to replace former equity plan.

Managed plan-to-plan 401(k) asset transfer.

EOG RESOURCES, INC., Houston, TX 7/99 – 08/05

Public Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Co.

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Business partner to employees in North American Operations including Pittsburgh, Oklahoma City, Corpus Christi, and Tyler Divisions. Trusted advisor to Division Management on various employee issues, performance management, succession & workforce planning, recruitment, salary administration, EEO, preparation of AAP’s, as well as other key HR processes.

Provided ongoing counsel and advice to management team in successfully resolving various employee relations issues.

Assisted in the recruitment of best in class technical personnel for designated Divisions.

Led applicant tracking system project, including vendor selection, implementation, and roll out of a web-based third party system, which saved the company thousands of dollars through efficiencies gained in the recruitment process.

Implemented various team initiatives such as online employee satisfaction survey, marketing of employee recognition program, an online performance evaluation tool, and succession planning.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEVON ENERGY CORP, (fka PennzEnergy) Houston, Texas, Human Resources Representative, 97-99. Provided advice and counsel to client groups, policy interpretation, recruitment, new hire orientation program, summer intern program, development of Affirmative Action Plans, and maintenance of expatriate compensation database.

MACY’S, INC., Humble, Texas, Human Resources Coordinator, 96-97.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Human Resource Management, Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration, Personnel Administration, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Compensation Management Specialist (CMS), SHRM-SCP

VOLUNTEER / PHILANTHROPY

Feed My Starving Children, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, Compassion International

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