Patina Louis
Parker Wellbore
Houston
15
years of professional experience
HR professional with solid foundation in talent management, employee relations, and strategic HR planning. Known for driving impactful HR initiatives that align with organizational goals, fostering a collaborative work environment, and adapting to dynamic business needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, performance management, and team leadership.
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner (Contract)
7 Months- Aligned HR strategies with leadership teams, Centers of Excellence, and field operations to support organizational objectives.
- Developed and executed succession planning initiatives for corporate and field offices to strengthen leadership pipeline across roles.
- Developed succession planning for corporate and field offices to close leadership pipeline gaps across roles.
- Instituted performance management and talent development programs to address workforce capability gaps.
- Redesigned and implemented the Rewards and Recognition Program to improve engagement and reduce attrition.
- Analyzed HR trend data to identify gaps and recommend policy and procedure updates across the organization.
- Collaborated with talent acquisition and recruitment strategies and culture-focused onboarding for new hires.
- Redesigned and implemented Rewards and Recognition Program, enhancing employee engagement and contributing to reduced attrition.
Senior HR Generalist
2 Years 9 Months- Directed full HR operations including recruiting, retention, employee relations, and performance management.
- Led Paylocity HRIS implementation, including system configuration, user training, and workflow development.
- Redesigned and launched new benefit offerings aligned to market conditions to address compensation gaps.
- Managed employee relations investigations, conducted disciplinary reviews, and executed terminations.
- Managed employee relations investigations, conducted disciplinary reviews, and executed terminations to uphold workplace integrity and compliance.
- Oversaw compliance with Federal and State employment legislation and all 401(k) plan audit obligations.
- Coordinated onboarding and offboarding processes, enhancing employee experiences and ensuring consistency across transitions.
- Advised managers on employee relations matters, ensuring adherence to compliance and effective policy application.
Human Resources Contractor
- Launched HR functions, enhancing employee recruitment, benefits, compensation, and employee relations programs.
- Translated business plans into HR operational plans and aligned talent acquisition strategies to objectives.
- Balanced internal equity with recruiting needs by aligning job titles to reflect market norms and skills.
- Coached managers on recruitment best practices and performance management, improving employee relations resolution.
- Analyzed workforce needs and developed sourcing strategies to identify and recruit qualified candidates.
- Trained new employees during onboarding and provided guidance as primary HR contact for new hire inquiries.
Human Resources Consultant
1 Year- Evaluated recruiting, retention, and talent development programs to identify gaps, recommending targeted improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Evaluated recruiting, retention, and talent development programs to identify gaps and recommend changes.
- Performed audits and investigations to identify compliance gaps and reduce the risk of employment litigation.
- Designed and conducted corrective and disciplinary training for managers and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance across departments.
- Leading the community of HR Specialists through regular communications on relevant changes in ER/LR laws, regulations and policy, including community of conference calls where an exchange of information and sharing of expertise.
- Managed health and wellness programs by coordinating vendor relationships and tracking employee participation, promoting a healthier workplace environment.
- Serving as a staff subject matter expert to other consultants handling negotiations that typically involve the development of new approaches.
Senior HR Manager
4 Years- Led HR projects and operations for 523 employees across the United States, ensuring effective management of all HR functions.
- Directed employee relations, compensation, EEO, benefits, payroll, and performance assessment programs.
- Analyzed complex employee issues and recommended solutions to resolve conflicts and compliance risks.
- Organized diversity programs and conducted training and exit interviews to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Analyzed complex employee issues, recommending solutions to mitigate conflicts and compliance risks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
Skills
Performance Management
Talent Acquisition
Training & Development
Onboarding Programs
HRIS Implementation
Workplace Conflict Resolution
Workplace investigations
Disciplinary Procedures
Corrective Action
Employment Law Compliance
Benefits Administration
Talent Mobility Strategies
Risk Mitigation
Manager Coaching
Accomplishments
- Workplace Investigation Execution: Conducted workplace investigations & conflict resolution advising managers on violations and executing terminations on performance where unresolved conflicts created risks.
- Immigration Processing Coordination: Coordinated visa and immigration transitions for international energy workforce across multiple countries processing documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- HRIS System Implementation: Implemented Paylocity HRIS at Yellow Jacket Oilfield configuring system settings and training users where manual processes previously caused payroll errors.
- Benefits Program Administration: Administered benefits programs including redesigning offerings at Yellow Jacket Oilfield aligned to market conditions addressing compensation gaps contributing to turnover.
- 401(k) Audit Execution: Conducted 401(k) plan audits at Yellow Jacket Oilfield as subject matter expert reviewing plan documents and ensuring compliance with federal audit requirements.
- Manager Training Delivery: Designed and delivered corrective and disciplinary training for managers conducting sessions and performing audits mitigating employment-related litigation risk.
- Onboarding Process Creation: Created onboarding program for 250 Southeast region employees developing materials and standardizing orientation eliminating inconsistent practices causing attrition.
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner (Contract)
Parker Wellbore
05.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Senior HR Generalist
Yellow Jacket Oilfield
03.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Human Resources Contractor
Tokyo Gas America
01.2021 - 01.2021Read More
Human Resources Consultant
Twin Eagle Resource Management
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Senior HR Manager
Remedial Construction Company
01.2011 - 01.2015Read More
Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor of Arts from Human Resources
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