NAJWA AEJAZ

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Houston, TX ****3

ad0pnt@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 832-***-****

SUMMARY

Dynamic and assertive Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience in employee relations, benefits, talent analysis, performance management, training and recruitment. Skilled in facilitating strategic talent and performance discussions with leadership to align with company strategy.

EDUCATION/

CERTIFICATIONS

University of Houston

Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications, Minor in English

Houston Baptist University

Masters of Science in Human Resources Management, December 2011

SHRM-CP Certification, February 2022

EXPERIENCE

Wood Group PLC September 2021 – Present

Sr. People & Organization Business Partner

Strategically partner with business leaders to support talent development efforts and employee engagement initiatives

Providing counsel, coaching and guidance to managers on people related issues/compliance matters

Lead robust people development and performance management discussions throughout the business area

Collaborate with teams on special projects such as being part of the implementation of a new on-boarding and recruiting system (Oracle Recruit)

Keppel Offshore & Marine USA January 2018– September 2021

Human Resources Manager

Oversees HR Operations for Keppel Offshore & Marine USA, Keppel FloaTEC and Keppel LeTourneau USA

Lead a RIF which resulted in the closure of a business unit and 47% reduction in the workforce

Partner with senior management to implement employee engagement initiatives such as newsletters, team building events, and community service events

Responsible for investigating and resolving all employee issues

Arthur J. Gallagher April 2016– December 2017

Human Resources Manager

Regional HRBP for South Central Region (Dallas, Houston, Austin, Omaha, Kansas City, Louisiana, Oklahoma)

Conducted HR and benefits analysis during operational due diligence meetings. Identified variances in compensation and benefits in merger & acquisition meeting discussions.

Responsible for providing guidance and feedback for all employee relation matters to Operation Managers in South Central Region.

Cameron Valves & Measurement December 2014 – December 31, 2015

Human Resources Manager

Regional HRBP for manufacturing facilities located in the Northeast (Massachusetts, Michigan, Maine, Ohio and services facility in Houston, TX – Meldrum)

Designed and piloted an interactive Behavioral Interviewing workshop for managers

Conducted talent review discussions with plant management at Meldrum and Millbury. Identified talent gaps and provided recommendation on training and development goals

Manage and sustain the on-boarding program for North America & Canada

Human Resources Specialist– EPV (Engineered and Process Valves division) April 2014 – December 2014

Primary HR support and main point of contact for plant in Millbury, MA as well as Engineering and Finance business groups in Houston - Briarpark

Project Manager for global on-boarding initiative to re-vamp Day 1 Orientation Cameron-wide

Responsible for managing the recruitment and administration of the EPV Rotational Development Program. Created the EPV Program Reference Manual and organize/lead meetings with steering committee to maintain integrity of the program

Responsible for editing and publication of the quarterly EPV newsletter

Facilitate resolution of employee relations issues including investigating employee complaints, harassment allegations, policy and procedure violations, safety incidents etc.

Human Resources Representative– EPV May 2011 – April 2014

Primary HR support and main point of contact for plant in Millbury, MA as well as Engineering and Finance business groups in Houston – Briarpark

Human Resources Representative – Group Staff division April 2020 – May 2011

Administer corporate recruiting efforts: Interview job applicants; review application/resume; evaluate applicant skills & make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications

Responsible for preparing monthly Requisition, Turnover & Headcount report

Responsible for the total on-boarding of new hires: Conduct New Employee Orientation and discuss benefits, policies & procedures with new hires

DataCert, Inc. February 2007 – December 2009

Human Resources Specialist

Prepared Monthly Rank & Salary, Headcount Allocation, and Turnover Reports

Assisted in tracking/monitoring performance management & conducting performance reviews

Primarily responsible for successful implementation of HRIS system and training of employees and managers on system

Implemented & managed the On-boarding Program which helped new hires acclimate into the company/environment

COBRA/Benefits administrator: entered new hires, changes & terminations accurately and efficiently in HRIS system; tracked participants on COBRA

TECHNICAL

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Outlook), SAP, Success Factors, Oracle, Oracle Recruit, Workday, Success Factors, Voyager, iCIMS, Kenexa Brass Ring, ADP PayEx, HRB Solutions (HRIS System), Adobe Photoshop, and PageMaker.

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