Resources Manager Relations
Resume:
JOHN SWEENEY
Katy, TX ****0
www.linkedin.com/in/johnsweeney123 281-***-**** ****.**********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Strategic HR leader with a proven track record of building capability to both grow the business and maximize the employee experience. Strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and organization skills. Able to build and sustain strong relationships at all levels of an organization, from executive leadership to the individual contributor. Hands-on experience in:
• Organizational Change • Compensation & Rewards • Leadership Coaching
• Employee Engagement • Performance Management • Labor Relations
• Talent Management • Internal Investigations • Recruiting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BP America 1999-2019
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Deepwater Wells Function, 2017-2019
Accountable for providing leadership and support to BP’s Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Wells Function of 200 onshore and offshore employees.
Successfully developed processes and requirements for workforce reduction program for BP’s Upstream Business in Houston, reducing headcount by 15%.
Led change management activity to redesign 3 core engineering work processes after staff reduction.
With senior leadership, led talent management processes to identify key top 10% of talent within the function.
Coordinated BP’s Global Women in Wells Network to improve employee engagement and satisfaction 5%.
Led performance and reward processes for the region in coordination with the Global Wells Function.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, BPX Energy), 2014-2017
Provided leadership to South Texas Business Unit as well as the Finance, HSSE, Exploration, and Legal Functions for BP’s Lower 48 business. Client group included 350 employees.
Performed as HR Functional Tag to 12-member project team for creation of separate Lower-48 business entity within BP (now called BPX Energy).
Led organization design and staff selection process for in newly formed business, resulting in productivity gains and a 15% reduction in staff.
Partnered with leadership on a project to create new competency-based development program for technical staff in 10 key job roles.
Created 4 new policy statements, new reward structure, and new performance management system for the new business based on industry best practices.
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner, North America Gas Business Unit, 2010-2014
Accountable for HR generalist leadership and support to Finance and Wells function for BP’s North America Gas Business. Provide support to approximately 500 clients
Coached 30 line managers on leadership skills, their professional development and the development of their teams.
Led talent review process and identified top 10% of key talent in each functional team and monitored implementation of development plans for high potential employees.
Recommended and obtained approval for retention program to retain 30 key engineers and geologists who were being targeted by headhunters.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve employee engagement based on survey feedback and focus groups.
Human Resources Business Partner, Onshore Business Unit 2004-2010
Delivered HR leadership and support to Finance, HSSE and Wells function for BP’s Onshore Business Unit. Provide support to approximately 700 clients.
Established 5-year staffing plan and recruiting strategy to support business delivery for business of 2400 employees and 700 contractors.
Coached 45 leaders on their leadership skills and team effectiveness.
Trained 65 leaders on how to best develop team members and address lower performing employees.
Led external hiring process to fill key roles in technical disciplines
Human Resources Manager, Labor Relations, Whiting Refinery 1999-2004
Managed labor relations activities at the largest inland refinery in the US, with 1300 employees. Provided HR leadership to refinery’s Maintenance Division (350 employees). Directly supervised 2 HR Assistance, and provided day-to-day oversight of 3 HR Advisors.
Negotiated and administered 3 labor contracts covering 800 refinery employees.
Represented the company in 200 grievance meetings, 2 mediations and 6 arbitrations.
Led strategy development and successfully negotiated 2002 Steelworks contract.
Coached 50 line managers and performance management and administering discipline.
EDUCATION
Master of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management Option: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts (with Honors) in Economics: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Advanced Employee and Labor Relations
Organizational Change and Design
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