PATRICIA A. WADDY

Email: acuve0@r.postjobfree.com

Houston, Texas 77084

Pho: 713-***-****

EXPERIENCED INTERNAL CONSULTANT:

Identifying and implementing value-added and sustainable solutions

Consult and think strategically, forming effective business partnerships built on professionalism and high

quality results. Leverage strong communication skills when conducting critical and high-stakes conversations.

Successfully accomplish multi-faceted initiatives in fast-paced and competitive environments.

Key Success Areas

~ Experienced and highly capable as either HR specialist or generalist

~ Personally orientated towards strategy development, planning and project management

~ Creative and resourceful in problem resolution

~ Emotional intelligence and courage in providing feedback, coaching and leadership counseling

~ Public speaking

Technical Skills

High Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Access Databases; Success Factors; ADP;

Sharepoint; Mindmaps; Gantt Charts; HTML/Web; Desktop Publishing; Applicant Tracking Systems ; LMS

Professional Experience

Bureau Veritas Inc., Houston, TX

HR Manager Inspection, & Certification (February 2015 Present)

Lead and inspire cultural change. Deliver high-quality HR programs and services in the functional areas of

talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, training support, recruiting, benefits administration and

performance management ranging from day-to-day operations to development and implementation of overall

people strategies.

Work closely with Senior Executives to inspire culture change and a focus on excellence.

Partner with other division leaders to achieve success in all human capital management needs.

Drive company-wide and customized programs and initiatives for the divisions.

Internal consultant to all levels of management and employees providing coaching and advice on a

range of organizational, change, and talent development issues as well as day-to-day HR related

concerns.

Partner with HR team members, Legal, and outside suppliers to develop and deliver customized

programs and services in HR functional areas.

Provide employee relations expertise ensuring compliance to company practices and state and federal

employment law.

Coach and counsel all levels of management in areas of employee relations and conflict management.

Investigate employee issues and recommend appropriate action.

Direct reports (3); Indirect reports (1)

Phillips 66, Houston, TX

Global Advisor, Employee Relations & Investigations (2012 2015)

Diagnosed and developed solutions to address cross-functional issues. Kept abreast of and communicated best

practices related to state and federal employment laws and regulations. Developed and facilitated training

related to compliance and regulations. Worked with supervisors and employees to resolve disputes and

minimize job dissatisfaction. Managed companys pre-employment due diligence program; introduced new

policies; managed vendor relationships.

Implemented new processes and tools, aligning with 2012 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

(EEOC) guidance on background screens, including establishing compliance-focused candidate review

committee and appeals process.

Managed full cycle requests for proposals and contract award for background screening vendor,

diversity and inclusion training vendor, and affirmative action plans vendor.

Developed and facilitated training in the following areas: conducting effective investigations, time off

and pay policies, anti-bullying, dos and donts in hiring (staffing), and pre-employment due diligence.

Directed project teams (HR and IT representatives), offering training in areas of sexual harassment,

progressive discipline, and Family and Medical Leave Act.

Devised and presented strategy and recommendations to executive leadership team on key initiatives:

Diversity and Inclusion, Beyond Affirmative Action Plans, and Ombudsman program.

Established new policies on progressive discipline, employee references, use of electronic cigarettes and

personal recording devices, and solicitation during work hours while managing and revising others.

Completed 19 formal investigations, 12 of which included developing and submitting position

statements to EEOC and follow up.

Worked closely with HRBPs to facilitate success of 2 mergers and acquisitions, ensuring abroad view

and focus on equity.

Direct reports (2); Indirect reports (4)

ConocoPhillips, Houston, TX

Senior Human Resources Business Partner Corporate Staffs (2005 - 2012)

Delivered consulting services to management on human resources-related issues from both strategic and

operational standpoint. Assessed and anticipated HR-related needs. Sought integrated solutions to support

business strategy. Provided work direction to 2 associate HR business partners.

Developed and implemented 5-year people strategy which included key components of organizational

effectiveness, training needs assessments, succession planning, leadership development, affirmative

action plans, change management, compensation planning, and diversity and inclusion.

Participated in business leadership meetings, contributing towards initiatives from HR perspective

Conducted needs assessments of employees morale and leadership skills and defined relevant action

plans.

Collaborated with leaders to establish employee champion groups and worked closely with group

members to help lead and address key elements of people strategy (e.g., teambuilding, rewards and

recognition, training options, etc.).

Created and facilitated training sessions in following practice areas: team building, change

management, coaching for improved performance, diversity and inclusion.

Coached and counseled supervisors and employees related to ethics, misconduct, teaming, and conflict.

Direct reports (4); Indirect reports (0)

Conoco Inc., Houston, TX

Manager, Talent Management Center (1999-2005)

Led on-time delivery of several global HR processes and systems related to identifying, developing and

promoting key talent: processes and tools included workforce planning, succession planning, performance

management, learning and development tools, and just in time training programs.

Implemented HR systems including:

o Defined new performance management process and managed cross-functional team,

implementing web tools and online entry system (Online Performance Management)

o Directed cross-functional team, integrating tools supporting employee development, applicant

tracking, succession planning, and workforce planning (Career Express).

o Led cross-functional team to create, define and administer global employee opinion survey

(Voice) and formalized post survey/results action planning process.

Conducted necessary research and benchmarking, and isolated best practices to author Career

Development Guidebook (upon which Career Express employee development module was based)

including all instructions and forms related to IDPs and career management.

Collaborated with colleague to design supervisors tool kit training program, providing nuts and bolts

new supervisors needed to appropriately position for success in new roles.

Implemented 90-day transition program including tools and techniques to help new supervisors

transition from individual contributor to completing tasks through delegation (e.g., structured exercises

to define critical success factors, moving from peer to boss, relationship building, etc.) .

Direct reports (4); Indirect reports (12)

Other Key Roles:

Conoco, Inc. Houston, TX (1994 1998)

Supervisor, Transportation

Conoco Inc. Houston, TX (1988 1994)

Buyer, Oil Country Tubular Goods

Australia New Zealand Direct Line San Francisco, CA (1982 1988)

Operations Supervisor (Marine Operations)

Education

Bachelors Science, Business Management (GPA 3.9/4.0)

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