Human Resources Manager
Resume:
SUSAN M. HEDNER
Cypress, TX *****
********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMMARY
Driven Senior Human Resources professional with over twenty years of progressive HR work experience in multiple industries. Experienced in various HR functions including HR Generalist duties, Compensation, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, M&A, and HR Project Management. EXPERIENCE
KBR, Houston, TX August 2008 – February 2020
HR Manager
• Promoted from HR Generalist to Sr. HR Generalist to Principal HR Generalist.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and administration of human resources programs, policies, processes and procedures designed to attract, retain and reward employees globally in alignment with overall business strategy
• Provide full cycle day-to-day HR support and counsel to Technology and Consulting business units. Duties include recruiting, onboarding, talent management, employee relations, LOA administration and separations
• Work with Managers/Sr. Leaders in regards to work force planning, to include recruiting strategies, RIF analysis, and terminations to support business needs
• Responsible for HR support during annual merit review, organizational updates, benefits enrollment, succession planning and other projects
• Manage employee relations/conflict resolution
• Conduct compensation analysis and propose changes accordingly
• Assist in the design and implementation of Organizational Performance Reviews (OPR) for Technology Business Unit. Design career development plans and performance improvement plans as appropriate
• Participate in the implementation of Workday as a new HCM and serve as a “change champion” in the Technology business unit
• Assist with HR due diligence related to mergers/acquisitions; develop integration strategies for new acquisitions
• Managed the integration of the following entities; mapped all jobs, created new SAP records for all employees, on-boarded and initiated employees in regards to benefits:
Energo Engineering; new Lafayette, LA office;
Plinke(Germany)/Weatherly (Atlanta, GA)/Ecoplanning (Finland); Trinidad office
• Work with KBR Immigration to ensure visa compliance
• Participant in inaugural ASPIRE (women’s development program) Leadership Development Program
• Actively recruit for all open positions (Americas) in Technology and Consulting KBR, Houston, TX January 2007 – August 2008
Global Compensation Specialist
• Ensured the effective operation and improvement of compensation processes
• Contributed to the development and implementation of compensation projects and programs, such as market adjustments and off-cycle salary actions
• Analyzed compensation data and utilize job evaluation process to determine job worth and market price
• Participated in and conducted market surveys
• Prepared job descriptions and job evaluation reports
• Developed compensation training modules for global HR staff, management, and employees
• Project lead for the annual global focal-point merit process; gathered market data for merit budgets; provided detailed summaries for executive leadership approval; developed project communications Insperity (previously Administaff), Kingwood,TX August 2005-January 2007 Client Compensation Analyst
• As the sole Compensation Professional for Administaff clients, provided expertise in the development and implementation of compensation programs, including design of base pay plans for clients in various industries (manufacturing; banking;
healthcare and technology, ranging in size from 50 employees to over 700 employees in multiple locations)
• Provided advice on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation and job evaluation including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation- related programs
• Developed recommendations to adjust salary structure in response to clients’ changing organizational needs and market values
• Analyzed clients’ current pay practices and made recommendations for salary changes to ensure equity, evaluated comp to market ratios in determination of market competitiveness
• Evaluated and made recommendations regarding salary survey resources to enhance the delivery of client compensation services
• Provided reports on cost-of-living and cost-of labor differentials Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Compensation Analyst 1994 – 1998
• Supported various labor unions in support of their compensation strategies
• Conducted audits of various positions, determined job classification, title, salary grade, bargaining unit status, FLSA status and pay level; prepared job descriptions
• Reviewed and processed all personnel requisitions, assuring accuracy of requisitions and proper classification of positions
• Reviewed payroll transactions concerning salary and resolved salary discrepancies; input information into HRS computer system
• Conducted special studies such as internal reorganizations, review of inequities, and responses to grievances
• Participated in ongoing survey exchanges and conducted ad hoc surveys; submitted data, analyzed summaries and made appropriate recommendations
• Collaborated with employment section of HR in extension of salary offers
• Participated in implementation and administration of performance based criteria evaluation tools Employment Representative 1990 – 1993
• Recruited and interviewed applicants supporting five campuses
• Wrote internal job postings and external recruitment advertisements
• Supported Affirmative Action compliance
• Conducted reference and background audits and made offers of employment
• Developed sources of recruitment
EDUCATION
St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA B.S., Marketing Classes for CCP designation through WorldatWork
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Houston Compensation Association, Past Vice President, Board of Directors WorldatWork, Member KBR ASPIRE, Member and participant in inaugural Leadership Development Program
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite; Taleo; SAP; Workday; Knowledge of applicable Federal and State employment laws and regulations
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