WILLIAM J. CHERNEY, SPHR
SPHR certified executive with extensive domestic and international human resource experience encompassing administrative operations, multi-foreign locations and corporate office oversight. Known for broad knowledge base in the development of human resource strategies, policies and programs with strong organizational skills and proactive, hands-on leadership style.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Twenty-nine years of human resources and organizational development management, business development, administration and management; sales management; domestic and international technical sourcing and recruiting; payroll administration; experience related to engineering, professional, laboratory, scientific, manufacturing and information technology staff personnel in the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, offshore, governmental and private industries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHEMICAL MARKET ASSOCIATES, INC. (CMAI)08/08 to 03/09
(Market and Business Advisory Services to the Chemicals/Petrochemicals Industry)
Global Resources Manager, Houston, TX
Provide guidance to and/or manage CMAIs global resources which include Human Resources, Facilities Resources and IT Resources, optimizing the benefits, policies and related programs for the entire company. Responsible for leading Human Resource practices and objectives that provide an employee oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, goals attainment and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior global work force. Responsible for managing the Information Technology (IT) and programming resources to deliver an enhanced state-of-the-art connectivity service to company economic models/data and improve the companys proprietary software which optimizes the effectiveness of the companys work force to meet the longer term needs of CMAIs global clients and community. Provide recommendations and coordinate the implementation of global services, benefits, policies and programs with the CFO and CAO. Report to the CEO and serve on the executive management team, assist and advise global managers regarding Human Resource issues, company benefits, facilities management. Serve as advisor to the Board of Directors related to all Human Resources activities.
HFG ENGINEERING US, INC. 02/07 to 06/08
(Subsidiary of Heerema Fabrication Group)
(An onshore/offshore engineering, procurement and construction company)
Human Resources Manager, Houston, TX
Provide overall strategic HR leadership to the company. Provide strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation and coordination of the delivery of best-in-class HR practices including building partnerships with the business units to drive business initiatives and operational changes. Oversee the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and programs. Develop, evaluate, motivate and lead a team of human resource professionals in providing exceptional customer service with a high level of integrity and credibility. Foster a workplace environment consistent with the organizational values. Direct and manage the daily activities of the Human Resources Department. Provide proactive leadership to the Human Resource professionals in the development of HR best practices. Build partnerships with the business leaders in the organization and provide HR/business support in change management, cultural differences, organizational development, and succession planning and operational initiatives. Serve as internal consultant to managers and advisor/mediator in employee situations in which discipline is joint responsibility of the employee supervisor. Responsible for wage and salary administration and performance management including managing the annual performance evaluation process, merit increases, salary surveys, salary ranges, exempt/nonexempt classifications and approval processes. Oversee employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, supplemental medical, 401(k) plan, employee injury and unemployment compensation. Advise organizational leaders on state, federal and contractual obligations including regulatory requirements of Sarbanes Oxley and Affirmative Action.
INTEC ENGINEERING PARTNERSHIP LTD.01/06 to 02/07
(Subsidiary of Heerema Group)
(An offshore subsea engineering and construction management company)
Senior Human Resources Recruiting Manager, Houston, TX
Primary responsibilities are for employment, compensation and domestic/international administration. Responsible for sourcing all (exempt and non-exempt) temporary, seasonal and contract personnel and provide assistance for foreign staffing needs. Utilized various methods for sourcing and served as liaison between company, departments and agencies, ensuring standard operating policies and procedures. Provided professional insight on employment issues, developed recruitment strategies and worked with management to develop personnel forecasts and cost of hire information. Managed the visa process to assure legal compliance with the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service regulations and utilized applicant tracking software and electronic databases. Managed employee performance evaluation and documentation programs and oversaw College Relations and Summer Intern Programs.
SAIPEM AMERICA INC.06/99 to 09/05
(An offshore engineering, pipe laying, subsea ROV and construction company)
Saipem Group Companies-USA (Sonsub Inc., Saipem Inc., PM/BCI Engineering, Inc., Saibos, Inc., etc., was consolidated into one corporate entity March, 2005.)
Human Resources, Organization and ICT Manager, Houston, TX
Responsible for all human resources activities and management, payroll and facilities management; project leader liaison for specific project activities for Saipem Group Companies and their affiliated companies in the United States. Strategic planning and development of domestic and international human resources organization and structure, offshore, manufacturing, professional, executive and project managements. Technical recruiting for all domestic, international, manufacturing and offshore positions, including salary management evaluations, policies, procedures and practices with strategic MIS analysis recommendations. Project responsibility for organizational structure and work practices, international and domestic policies, procedures, cost control analysis, corporate project reporting, domestic/international visa compliance, ADP payroll processing and E-Time/Total time reporting systems. Coordinated all Gulf of Mexico projects and international transportation. Responsible for all company facilities including assets, security, maintenance, expansions and vendor contracts related to a 10-acre complex including 50,000 sq. ft. office facility with attached manufacturing bay with two 35-ton movable cranes, machine shop, welding shop, lay down yard and warehouse capability.
ALLSTATES DESIGN AND DEV. CO, INC./VIATECH SERVICES, INC.11/95 to 03/99
(In-house Engineering and Profession/Technical Staffing Company)
Branch Manager, Houston, TX
Responsible for all human resources, sales and marketing strategies for in-house, temporary/contract and permanent engineering, technical and professional staffing services. Accountability included profit and loss; human resources administration; budgets; proposals; business/marketing plans; sales development; client interaction; VOP (vendor-on-premise) contract negotiations (terms, conditions and pricing); recruiting, hiring and evaluation of all technical, professional, manufacturing and staff positions.
Operations Manager, Houston, TX
In charge of human resources administration, budgets, proposals and business/marketing plan. Established satellite offices at client facilities. Responsible for employee and client relations.
Manager of Contracts and Services, Houston, TX
Aided in the establishment and development of Allstates IT division in the Gulf Coast which specialized in systems integration, network management and development related to the information technology fields. Responsible for VOP (vendor-on-premise) contracts, services, and human resources and staffing related to the technical industry.
MULTEC TEXAS, INC.03/95 to 11/95
(Professional staffing company for the hydrocarbon and oil and gas industries)
Vice President/General Manager, Houston, TX
MORSON INTERNATIONAL, INC.12/91 to 03/95
(Professional staffing company for petrochemical and demobilization plants)
Regional Manager, Houston, TX
EMPLOYEE STAFFING TECHNICAL SERVICES09/90 to 09/91
(Professional staffing company)
Regional Manager, Technical Services, Houston, TX
Corporate Proposal Development Manager, Houston, TX
FLEX-STAFF, INC.03/90 to 09/90
(Professional staffing company)
Manager, Technical Services, Houston, TX
VENTECH ENGINEERS, INC.09/89 to 03/90
(Engineering and decommissioning Company)
Manager, Human Resources, Pasadena, TX
ALLSTATES DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.03/80 to 09/89
(In-house engineering and professional/technical staffing company)
Director of Operations, Houston, TX
SILVERMAN'S MENSWEAR (Century III Mall)07/79 to 03/80
Manager, Pittsburgh, PA
EDUCATION:
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
B.S. Business Administration/Management - 1979
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
* Society for Human Resource Management
* Houston Human Resource Management Association
* Human Resource Certification Institute SPHR certified 2006
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