Employee Relations Manager

ERIC BRYANT ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIWEL SERVICES, Houston, TX 2019 – Present

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Provide HR support to non-profit to include development of HR policies, grant proposals, and new business, staff recruitment, and payroll

Conduct investigations regarding timecard fraud and management operations

Write Covid-19 Procedures for Operations and provide guidance for staff development

Assist community-based clients by conducting seminars on resume writing, interviewing skills, and salary negotiations

Develop career plans to disadvantage candidates and at-risk youth

KELLOGG BROWN AND ROOT (KBR), Houston, TX 2015 – 2018

Human Resources/Employee Relations Manager

Led a team of 13 HR employees, supporting the on-site employee relations and HR functions for 2400 employees on projects totaling $4.1 billion

Worked with community leaders to ensure a solid employee relations plan was in place

Trained supervisors on HR policies and procedures, including teaching a harassment course for supervisors

Oversaw the on-boarding and recruitment processes for skilled craft laborers and conducted employee evaluations

Supported the Benefits, Payroll, and Legal groups

Managed the reduction in force process at project demobilization

Conducted investigations, supported the Legal group, and responded to all EEOC and various other claims reported

Developed an advertisement campaign to fill vacant positions, including working with local trade schools

Trained managers on cultural diversity and awareness of potential concerns

Project Assignments: The Chemours Company – Project Earth (Ingleside, TX) & Agrium Agriculture Company – Lone Star Project, (Borger, TX)

JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP & FIELD SERVICES OPERATIONS, Houston, TX. 2006 – 2015

Employee Relations/Human Resources Manager, Freeport-McMoran 55K Metcalf Mill Project - Morenci, AZ (2013 – 2015)

Managed a team of 15 employees, supporting nearly 3000 direct hire and staff employees on a $2.1 billion mining expansion project

Investigated employee relations cases and recommended courses of action to senior leadership

Supported the Legal department and responded to all EEOC and various other claims reported

Conducted a harassment course for supervisors

Developed talent acquisition strategies to recruit Native Americans and others, to work in a remote environment

Worked with federal and local law enforcement in enforcing US drug laws

Managed the reduction of force process at project demobilization

Trained managers on cultural diversity and awareness of potential concerns (particularly the Native American tribes)

Researched and implemented laws regarding the Hopi Native American tribe

Managed recruiting efforts, with a focus on retaining employees

Participated in the formulation of long and short-term objectives, to support HR strategy

International Human Resources/Recruitment Manager, JESA - Moroccan Joint Venture – Casablanca, Morocco (2011 – 2013)

Trained local Moroccan HR staff of three on U.S. corporate policies and procedures for $12.6 Billion EPCM and EPC Program in Northern Africa

Conducted employee relations investigations involving expatriates, that also included working with local law enforcement and medical professionals and recommended courses of action to senior operations leadership

Developed strategies of talent acquisition of expatriates to Morocco, with Jacobs joint-venture (JESA) and the Moroccan Phosphate company OCP Group

Managed implementation of recruiting tools, to streamline processes and market career opportunities globally in support of organizational growth

Strengthened relationships between JESA and other Jacobs’s global offices, and staffed over 115 expatriates’ positions from over ten countries

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Trained Moroccan recruiters on acquiring expat talent from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Algeria, Canada, France, Belgium, and the United States

Supported the Global Mobility function, to ensure proper implementation of immigration processes and compliance with employment laws in multiple countries

Developed strategies to retain US expats

Human of Resources Manager, Shell/Motiva Crude Expansion Project – Port Arthur, TX (2009 – 2011)

Managed on-site Human Resources functions for the Shell/Motiva CEP, a $10 billion EPCM refinery expansion project in Port Arthur, TX

Managed the recruiting process for the joint venture

Developed processes with Project Controls and Contracts groups, to ensure staffing plan and budgeted and trended position complied with Shell/Motiva contract

Managed the employee relations function for a workforce of over 10,500 employees

Worked with Legal departments to resolve several legal matters

Conducted HR forums with on-site employees, to address concerns

Ensured mobilization process of employees to site complied with contract, to ensure proper invoicing

Conducted several audits with accounting function of the joint venture, to maintain contract integrity

Regional Recruiting Manager - Southern Region Operation, Shell/Motiva Crude Expansion Project – Port Arthur, TX (2007 – 2009)

Managed the recruiting function for Jacobs’ Southern Region

Developed partnerships with senior leadership, managers, and external vendors to provide streamlined, responsive, and consistent HR services

Tracked and reported weekly and monthly recruiting data

Managed external recruiting vendors, to ensure compliance with respect to OFCCP

Developed recruiting strategies that used “new media” to attract passive candidates, resulting in over 900 hires for FY07

Developed a college recruiting program that resulted in 110 college hires for FY07 (up from 23 the previous year)

Developed and executed marketing of Operations’ first open house, resulting in over 800 attendees

Senior Human Resources Business Partner – Houston Office, Shell/Motiva Crude Expansion Project – Port Arthur, TX (2006 – 2007)

Provided HR support during the transitional phase of newly acquired WH Linder Engineering Co.

Managed the cultural change process for new upstream business unit

Provided HR support to multiple engineering disciplines, including developing strategic recruiting strategies and workforce analysis, to meet staffing expectations

Conducted employee relations investigations and worked with Legal to draft responses to various agencies

Partnered with department managers to develop action plans that improved organizational effectiveness

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX

Master of Business Administration

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration

AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resources Professionals

National Management Association

National Black MBA Association

Executive Speaker – Prairie View Lecture Circuit

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated – Member of Chapter Executive Board

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