CLINT E. KNIGHT

Houston, TX ● +1-832-***-**** ● ad42ph@r.postjobfree.com

Vice President/Director - Human Resources

Human Resources Leader with 30 years of experience in strategic, senior roles as well as in domestic and international operations. During my career, I have lead successful HR teams and departments, managed all Human Resources functions and have completed expatriate assignments in the Middle East, West Africa, Asia Pacific and Caribbean in addition to my US experience.

Experience

North America Medical Services, an International SOS Company October 2022 to November 2023

VP Human Resources

Reporting to the CEO, as the Vice President of HR, I am responsible for the overall HR function, governance and compliance for the North America region and entities under the holding company based in the US and Canada. Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

• Oversee recruitment and talent acquisition precesses.

• Manage employee relations and address workplace conflicts.

• Responsible for employee benefits and welfare programs.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.

• Lead performance management and employee development initiatives.

• Responsible for HR-related investigations and resolutions.

• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.

• Implement diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Oversee compensation and salary structures for the entities and region.

• Facilitate training and development programs.

• Manage HR budget and resources effectively.

• Manage payroll for region through ADP

• Ensure system integrity and harmonization across the region and holding Company. System: SAP Success Factor. Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.

March 2015 to October 2022

HR Director Americas

Reporting to the CHRO, directs all of the Human Resources functions for the Americas region: US, Columbia, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. Primary areas of responsibility:

• Function as a strategic advisor to the leadership, the business, and HR functions regarding HR Operations matters, in such a way that builds confidence and trust.

• Develop and drive the People Strategy for the Americas Region and create concrete deliverables and KPIs for the HR Operations team

• Research, create and implement the compensation and total reward structures.

• Works with the Leadership teams to align goals, conduct performance reviews and create succession planning exercises.

• Analyze training and development needs; develop and/or refine programs and performance management tools that identify internal talent and encourage the development of employees (e.g., succession planning, management training

• Administer and manage the benefits administration/health programs – This includes acquisition, maintenance, renewals and quality of service reviews

• Ensure all staffing requirements are met through a scalable talent acquisition program.

• Implemented and upgraded the HR system and ATS programs Valaris (Formally Ensco)

April 2012 – March 2015

HR Manager, Performance Management – Houston, July 2014 to March 2015. Responsible for supporting global operations and corporate management in the following areas:

• Manage workforce and succession plans for all key positions.

• Responsible for job profiling, establishing career paths, developing training programs (both technical and managerial), and creating workforce and succession plans for positions at the unit organizational level.

• Recommend, coordinate and implement strategic employee development systems and programs that support organizational development and monitor compliance with statutory training and other applicable requirements

• Develop and deliver the on and offshore performance appraisal process globally. Business Unit HR Manager – Middle East Africa, Dubai - April 2012 to July 2014 In my role as the Business Unit HR Manager, I was responsible for managing the HR functions for the Middle East and Africa region, which included onshore and offshore operations in Angola, Saudi, UAE, Qatar, India and South Africa. Employee population was 2100 which included full time expatriates and local employees as well as an international rotational workforce. Regional HR staff of 64 with 4 direct reports. Key responsibilities:

• Manage the HR functions for existing and new country startups including local benefits, local office set up, recruiting staff, compensation programs, local operating licensing and mobility/logistics options for onshore and offshore staff.

• Guide executives, managers and HR staff through Performance Improvement Plans, Performance Appraisal processes, Terminations, and internal Promotions & Transfers. This includes educating executives and managers on applicable employment law and associated risks, as well as coaching them in preparation for performance-based feedback meetings, compensation recommendations, and ensuring proper leadership development is taking place.

• Drive and guide operations and HR Managers in developing Succession Plans, Individual Development Plans for individuals identified as high potential and promotable, and Talent Management, including Stay Interviews and Mentorship programs.

• Responsible for submitting regional and local labor rates for bids and proposals

• Develop and drive regional specific strategies for staffing & recruiting large operations while managing the selection and on-boarding processes for internal and external candidates.

• Guide employees through general HR inquiries, including Short Term Disability, benefits, payroll, procedure & policy interpretation, and career planning. Monitor Exit Interviews, analyze any trends and make appropriate recommendations to management.

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Director, Human Resources - MENA Region, Dubai

Director of HR for the Middle East and North Africa operations based in Dubai responsible for all aspects of the Human Resources function for an international population of 850+ based in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Qatar, Iraq (military and commercial), Afghanistan (US military, LOGCAP, support), and Kuwait. Tasks included:

• New country and project start up, benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development initiatives, employee relations and performance management.

CH2M Hill October 2010 – April 2012

Endeavour International Corporation January 2009 – October 2010 Director, Human Resources, Houston

Directs the overall Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the company with an international workforce (expatriate and local) located in The United Kingdom, Norway and United States. The major areas directed are: Stock plan administration, recruiting and staffing, performance management, organizational development, succession planning, regulatory compliance, employee orientation, training, policy development, employee relations, expatriate management, compensation, executive compensation and benefits administration This position was based in Houston, Texas and was a member of the Executive Committee. It reported to the CFO for day to day HR matters and to the CEO for Section 16 employees, Board of Directors and Compensation Committee related duties.

Sr. International HR Manager - Eastern Hemisphere Operations, Houston Sr. International HR Manager overlooking Asia Pacific, India, West Africa and Middle East operations as well as expatriate management, global mobility, policy development and compensation worldwide. Design, plan and implement International Human Resources programs and policies for the designated geographic region. Responsibilities include regional, local and expatriate staffing, compensation, mobilizations, salary reviews, visa/ work permit processing, employee relations, government relations, local benefits programs and employee processing in the covered regions. Managed 4 direct reports.

HR Division Manager, Saudi Arabia, Gabon, Houston

Halliburton Company HR Account Manager, Houston, TX HR Account Manager for Support Services Functions

(F&A, IT, Marketing, Communications and Real Estate). Strategic role looking at the various HR disciplines, such as staffing, compensation and employee relations and identifies areas where we can improve the processes. I am also the focal point for rolling out initiatives from the various Corporate HR areas, such as bonus programs, performance review process and any web based HR tools. During the raise, bonus and stock option cycle, I facilitated the exercise and worked with the Managers and Directors with compensation, performance measures and succession planning. First point of contact for the above groups in regards to Employee Relations issues Regional HR Manager for Southern Africa Region based in Gabon. Countries include: Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, South Africa, Congo and Equatorial Guinea. Employee population around 2200 made up of expatriates, rotational personnel and local employees.

HR Manager based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Managed the Human Resource functions for an international workforce in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Turkey. Responsible for: staffing, university recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, local labor law compliance, internal HR controls (Sarbanes- Oxley Act), SAP updates, employee record maintenance and day to day administrative functions. Supervised an operations support staff of 7 Human Resource Generalists and Associates who support over 800 employees from 29 different countries. I was also responsible for the housing and real estate functions for our expatriate and rotational employees. Projects included the localization of the work forces in the countries I maintained and the placement of repatriated employees and US military, LOGCAP projects. SR. IHR Specialist

International HR Consultant. Clients: BP, Chevron and Volkswagen HR Assoc./HR Generalist – Summers 1989-1994/Full time 1995 - 1999

• SAP/HR Functional Expert, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Global Industries (Acquired by Technip) August 2005 – January 2009 Halliburton February 2002 – August 2005

Deloitte and Touché December 1999 – Feb 2002

Halliburton (Brown & Root) June 1989 – December 1999

• International Analyst - Houston, Texas

• HR Generalist - US Virgin Islands.

• HR Associate - Various US locations

Education:

University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX

BA Psychology

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