Talent Acquisition Hr Manager

Rick Fulton – SHRM-CP

West Union, Ohio US ***** ***********@*****.*** cell +1-937-***-**** linkedin.com/in/rickefulton/

HR Management

Growth-oriented professional, offering comprehensive experience managing large to mega HR projects, driving organizational performance, and improving business results by optimizing workforce capabilities. Significant background in developing programs and strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and operations across all organizational levels. Recognized expert for identifying potential legal risks and concerns related to employment law problem resolution opportunities. Demonstrated ability to understand and translate various HR disciplines to communicate effective solutions according to specific customer situation.

Author of: HR Anywhere – Tips, Ideas, and Stories from around the World.

Global HR Adventures – Death, War, God and That Black Widow

Highlights of Expertise

Compensation Planning & Benefits

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Recruitment & Staffing

Strategic & Operational Support

Organizational Needs Assessment

Project Management

Workforce & Succession Planning

Organizational Restructuring

Documentation & Reporting

Relationship Building

HR Policies & Procedures

Competency-based Performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AtkinsRealis (Formerly SNC Lavelin / Assignment in Guinea West Africa

HR Director – Simandou Mine, June 2023 to January 2025

Provided all aspects of HR on a mega project across the country of Guinea. The project estimate is $20 Billion USD project with over 25+ Nationalities on our company payroll. Assisted in developing the hiring practices to match local Guinea laws and also criteria established by our client Rio Tinto. Managed the recruiting process and worked with our back-office support operating in other countries to make sure the process was followed to minimize loss of time. Personnel working in Guinea, Canada, UK, India, Brazil, Chile,

Key Contributions:

Identified an error in previous hiring practice of a country that is used frequently, that could have cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and backpay.

Developed tracking tools to monitor information of personnel on site that was not previously being tracked to run proper reports.

Traffic Control and LJ Services / Assignment location, West Union, Ohio

Senior HR Manager, 2021 to 2023

Empowered to develop and manage all aspects of an HR department for an upstart and growing company. The company started with 5 people in 2019 and grew to more than 200 by 2022, with limited HR practices in place. This allowed me to put into action all parts of my book, “HR Anywhere” Developed policies, procedures, and development of forms that enhance the company’s ability to grow effectively and legally within federal and state regulations and within normal HR standards.

Key Contributions:

Developed all policies, employee handbook, onboarding process and effective recruiting plan.

Implemented a social media presence to better advertise the company’s abilities for prospective clients.

Global HR Consultant, LLC / Assignment Location, West Union, Ohio

HR Consultant, 2020 to current

Actively working with other HR Professionals that are currently working in the Industry assisting in troubleshooting issues on particular projects utilizing my experience in remote areas.

Fluor Daniel Technical Services / Assignment Location, Guinea West Africa

Senior HR Manager, 2016 to 2019

Spearheaded HR aspects of mining and metals project of budget $600M+.

Supported projects that drove organizational change and process improvement. Delivered multiple HR projects by utilizing diverse application of HR knowledge and skills. Formulated procedures, directed staff and monitored activities to complete tasks. Conducted HR investigations for creating reports with the facts and recommendation of action to take. Acted as deputy camp manager for 1100 bed man camp, overseeing general services contractor for contract compliance of supplying superior service for housing, housekeeping, food preparation, and service.

Key Contributions:

Implemented operative recruiting strategies and constantly improved company's recruitment efforts with project management tactics.

Strengthened employer-employee relationship by identifying and resolving workplace issues, measuring employee satisfaction, and supporting company's performance management system.

Fluor Daniel Tech Services, Greenville / Assignment Location: Kazakhstan

Recruiting Manager /Deputy Fluor Country HR Manager, 2014 to 2016

Developed site HR policies for Joint Venture on a $40 Billion USD Oil and Gas project to offer protection to employees, providing guidance to management, and ensuring that organizations comply with government regulations and mandates.

Delivered assistance in obtaining country visa through fastest way. Interacted with 3rd party mobilization company to get employees to site. Developed site orientation program for supporting employees by introducing employees to their new jobs and work environments.

Key Contributions:

Recruited 2,000 multinational employees for multiple assignments, along with supervising seven recruiters from different companies of Joint Venture

Fluor Daniel Tech Services / Assignment Location: Guinea, West Africa

Senior Human Resource Manager, 2011 to 2014

Served as acting deputy HR country manager and promoted to country HR manager for leading mega project of multiple remote locations in Guinea, West Africa, project was budgeted for $20 Billion USD.

Organized and maintained working document to interpret Guinea Labor Code in accordance with laws and regulations to protects employees’ rights. Collaborated with third party company to mobilize over 300 expats to Guinea for their expertise in respective area. Developed site orientation onboarding process that introduced the company to new employees and also to Guinea. Responsible to investigate Employee Relation complaints.

Key Contributions.

Generated effective process for recruiting, training, and guiding 25,000 unskilled workers regarding project working/methodologies and using basic hand tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Fluor Government Group, Greenville, SC / Assignment Location, Greenville SC

Senior Human Resource Manager, 2011 to 2011

Facilitated US HR manager in monitoring entire staff and special projects operations for improving staff performance and completing project within specified timeframe to meet strategic objectives.

Steered functions regarding verification of federal I-9 process and employment authorization of individuals. Reviewed assignments for proper Cost Center placements and Fluor procedures to boost revenue. Interacted with other departments for executing outplacement/new employee on-boarding and federal acquisition regulations to locate jobs for employees, improve knowledge of new hires, and govern procurement process.

Key Contributions:

Established FGG HR compliance program for providing protection to organization against unsavory and avoidable legal issues.

Fluor Government Group, Greenville / Assignment Location: Afghanistan

Senior Human Resource Manager, 2009 to 2011

Supervised hiring and oversaw employee services, such as benefits, as well as resolved employee conflicts.

Rendered expertise to manage HR functions for Southern portion of Afghanistan. Arranged and delivered onboarding training of Department of Defense Mandatory training for contractors. Headed transition team to transfer 5,000 personnel from previous contractor to Fluor without delays in their workflow.

Key Contributions:

Directed transition team as well as received recognition from Department of Defense as an outstanding contractor for completing task in an active war zone in a seamless fashion without causing delay in service.

Additional experience as Senior Human Resource Manager for Fluor Government Group, Greenville (2011); HR Manager / Office Manager / Recruiter for Fluor Enterprises, Greenville (2006 to 2009).

HR Manager/Camp Manager for Fluor Government Group in Iraq (2003 to 2006)

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Certifications/Licenses

SHRM – CP, Effective Labor Relations Training Effective Speaking Supervisory Training

Sexual Harassment Training Fluor Daniel Proctor Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Professional Memberships

SHRM – Society for Human Resource Management

Advisory Board of Morehead State University – Construction Technology 2019

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