SEAN P. HALPIN

*** *. ****** **. ********, TX ***09 (DFW Area) 850-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/seanhalpin adw7lz@r.postjobfree.com HR EXECUTIVE

Seasoned HR executive seeking a senior HR position where I can utilize my expertise and experience to contribute to the profitable growth of a company.

SKILLS

Executive Business Partnering HRIS Transition Global Experience (All regions) Integrations/Spins and Fast Growth Leadership Development/Top Grading Shared Service Center Implementation US and Global Labor Relations Policies/Compliance Organization Restructuring/Downsizing EXPERIENCE

Korn Ferry/Salo 2022- Present

Senior HR Consultant

• Senior HR Leader for 5000+ $4B air medical services company based in Denver for 6 month assignment. Responsible for HR strategy, employee relations, compensation, talent acquisition, compliance, HR planning and business partnering. Hired as remote position but condition requirement to relocate to Denver necessitated departure. Developed HR strategy with focus on Leadership Competency, HR Transformation, HR Processes/Policies/Compliance and DEI.

• HR Lead for start up technology company. 6 month assignment. Developed staffing strategy that included diverse talent sourcing approaches including difficult to fill software design engineers. Developed new HR processes including talent planning, employee transfer and emergency response. Developed international expansion plans to grow in India and Korea.

CommScope Inc, Dallas, TX 2016 – 2021

VP, HR, Global Regions

$9B telecommunications technology company and global leader in wired and wireless network solutions. HR leader for all global regions covering 46 countries and 138 direct and indirect HR employees. Reporting to the CHRO.

• Developed and implemented HR strategy for the global regions transforming the organization from an execution focused function to strategic business partners. Improved HR span from 1:112 to 1:240 in 18 months.

• Implemented regional HR shared service centers and then centralized in India. Reduced cost by 40%.

• Led global workforce analysis to identify key strategic business human capital priorities. Improved time to fill by 16%.

• Supported SAP implementation and Success Factors HR module transition from PeopleSoft.

• Led HR elements of integration of ARRIS acquisition (merger of equals) including HR process and structure reconfiguration leading to over $300M in synergies.

• Led business continuity strategy in response to global pandemic including development of work from home policy, safety and protection protocols and testing regiment.

• Oversaw labor relations for global organization including establishing European Works Council for all sites in Europe, Mexico labor contracts including negotiations, and India labor relations. SEAN P. HALPIN adw7lz@r.postjobfree.com PAGE TWO

TRIMAS CORP, Houston, TX 2015 – 2016

Sr. HR Director, Lamons

$260M Lamons gasket and sealants business for the energy sector. Reported to the President of the business. Initially recruited to be transformational leader for turnaround business with goal of breakeven to double digit operating margin improvement. Led broad restructuring initiatives for international and domestic operations.

• As a consequence of a depressed oil market and a 40% decline in revenues over 3 consecutive quarters, designed and executed a plan to decrease cost by $60M while reducing overhead 30% through financial improvement projects and optimizing global footprint.

• HR leader for the startup of a new low-cost manufacturing facility in Reynosa, MX: o Negotiated 1st labor agreement in compliance with Mexican regulatory guidelines. o Established comprehensive security and HSE protocols. o Hired initial staff and workforce, implementing training and development standards and HR Policies.

• Implemented RPO for talent acquisition and a new talent management system.

• Reshaped leadership team including Finance, IT, Operations and Supply Chain. Built collaboration and alignment across the global business.

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, Houston, TX 2013 – 2015 HR Director, Global Supply Chain Manufacturing

HR business partner to 38 global manufacturing sites as well as global functional leadership (Procurement, Logistics and Finance) within oil and gas services business (7K+ EE’s). Reported to VP of Global Supply Chain. Rapidly growing business which quickly turned into retrenchment as oil prices dropped by over half at end of 2014.

• Directed 1st global workforce reduction (12%) in early 2014 and reduced additional 1K positions due to oil downturn in 2015 thereby increasing revenue per employee during a market decline.

• Led productivity improvements: Cross training, eliminating redundancies, and support function restructuring.

• Assimilated multiple businesses and integrated them into existing operations.

• In partnership with Training and Development Leader designed innovative Leadership Development Program: o Two-year rotational program with stringent criteria, challenging projects, and formal evaluations. o Carefully evaluated candidates from regional universities. o Approximately 50% successfully completed and secured supervisory roles in manufacturing. o Became benchmark for business and expanded to R&D in 2015. ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, Houston, TX 2010 – 2013 HR Director, Integrated Supply Chain

Private capital acquisition of specialty chemicals business from Solutia that required comprehensive HR transformation. Reported to VP of HR and VP of Integrated Supply Chain. Total of 5 manufacturing locations (2 large, 2 mid and 1 small) HR strategy, processes, systems, culture, goals, values, and communication required redesign as a consequence of being a legacy of 2 large manufacturing companies (Solutia / Monsanto).

• Cultural change initiative included employee engagement and driving continuous improvements, generating $120M in cost savings and operational efficiencies (LEAN Manufacturing) between 2011 and 2012.

• Complete HR Structure, Systems and Processes redesign (no previous legacy systems): o Implemented new performance management system.

o Implemented new compensation structure and bonus plan design. o Designed and implemented talent review process.

o HRIS, Compensation, Benefit Plans and LMS systems acquisition, integration and implementation. o Redesigned supply chain HR structure and upgraded talent at manufacturing locations. CYTEC Engineered Materials, a Solvay Corp., Greenville, TX 2002 – 2010 HRBP, Global Operations / Regional Director, US Central Region Provided HR leadership to 11 US manufacturing sites and 3 international manufacturing locations in addition to global engineering and supply chain for Engineered Materials division (1.2K EE’s) within fast growth aerospace sector $600M to

$1B in 5 years. Reported to VP of Operations.

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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

BASF, formerly ENGELHARD CORP., Isilen, NJ 1997 – 2002 Human Resources Manager and Labor Relations Leader, Attapulgus and Savannah Plants Human Resources Leader, Middle Georgia Operation

DOW CHEMICAL, formerly UNION CARBIDE CORP, Midland, MI 1990 – 1997 HR Generalist / Consultant Group Leader, Port Lavaca, TX Organizational Development Consultant, Taft, LA

Human Resources Generalist, Taft, LA

EDUCATION

BS, Business Administration, Human Resources Management UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ORLANDO, FL, 1990

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

− SPHR (Lapsed in 2021)

− Advanced Certificate in Employee Relations Law

− Development Dimensions International (DDI) – Certified Instructor

− Cap Gemini Consulting Skills (LEAN, TMS, Process Consulting, World Class Manufacturing)

− Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification

− Michigan State Labor Contract Negotiations

− Executive Coaching Certification through Linkage

− Center for Creative Leadership Assessment Certification PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

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