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Shannon Adlong

Shannon Adlong

Baytown

Summary

Well-qualified HR leader skilled in managing employees, associates, and day-to-day department operations with a decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Site HR Partner

Solvay Chemicals Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Develop an understanding of all departments and functions, as well as their required skills and behaviors, and current departmental challenges.
  • Take a major role in the site employee relations strategy and partner with managers to help them effectively coach and communicate with the workforce regarding all HR related issues and activities.
  • Create reports to evaluate HR activities. Gather, organize and analyze HR data for various purposes such as turnover, hourly compensation plans, engagement, and retention strategies.
  • Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in people-related areas such as processes, labor relations and engagement.
  • Support and promote the Solvay Culture, and act as a role model for the company and site values.
  • Keep abreast of Federal, State and local regulatory changes and ensure legal compliance in each state within my scope.
  • For the hourly workforce, develops and maintains a salary & wage program meant to ensure the company is competitive and pays remunerations based on value received by each position.
  • Ensure that talent (top, new, existing, diverse, etc.) receives mentoring, training, feedback, and development opportunities and support managers in addressing employee performance issues, including the development of performance improvement plans when necessary.
  • Enhance employee retention by implementing comprehensive onboarding programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on key HR decisions affecting overall business strategy.
  • Manage and maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate record-keeping of all employee information.
  • Supported organizational change initiatives by facilitating clear communication between employees at all levels during times of transition or restructuring events.
  • Investigate and liaise with the legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues.
  • Conduct exit interviews with employees leaving the company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.

Building Services Manager

Solvay Chemicals Inc.
12.2016 - 08.2023
  • Served as a liaison between building owners and tenants to foster positive relationships and ensure clear communication regarding property issues.
  • Consistently met budgetary constraints through careful financial planning and creative problem-solving strategies.
  • Optimized space utilization through strategic planning and redesign, enhancing overall functionality.
  • Supervised staff of 3 in day-to-day activities, including the Mailroom and Reception Desk
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
  • Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
  • Implemented safety procedures and guidance to ensure a workplace safety commitment from employees.
  • Promoted employee morale by organizing employee events and partnering with HR to maintain office policies.
  • Prepared and managed an annual budget of $2.2M.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Solvay Chemicals, Inc.
10.2006 - 08.2023
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and the senior management group.
  • Traveled with the CEO for external meetings and events and remained accessible at all times when requested.

Executive Assistant

Waste Management Inc.
04.2002 - 12.2003
  • Supported the Vice President of Operations and the Vice President of Engineering, Procurement.
  • Provided support to the Directors of Safety, System Development, and Business Development; provided backup support to the president and CFO of Recycle America Alliance.
  • Created complex presentations including charts, graphs, and imported files from other applications.
  • Created and maintained the company’s organizational charts and kept updated on the company’s intranet
  • Creating and maintaining several Excel spreadsheets for each business unit to track contract employees.
  • Recorded and tracked all ethics complaints from our confidential database. Recorded the follow-up notes, decisions, and outcomes, keeping all information confidential.
  • Administrative support included preparing and submitting expense reports, making extensive travel arrangements, and meeting preparations for senior management and employees when requested.
  • Assisted HR colleagues with recruiting events when needed.

Executive Assistant II

Arthur Andersen LLP
10.1993 - 05.2001
  • supported the Global Managing Senior Partner and the manager group for one of the firm’s largest and most demanding clients.
  • Created complex presentations, correspondence, and financial reports, including detailed graphs and charts that were presented to the client’s senior management, board of directors, and audit committee members regularly.
  • Managed administrative support and conducted regular meetings to motivate and discuss procedures that would help obtain higher productivity.
  • Handled general office functions for the entire engagement and acted as lead among peers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TX
05-1987

Skills

  • HRIS systems
  • Performance appraisals
  • Employee relations
  • Succession planning
  • Internal communications
  • Exit interviews and processes
  • Human resources department processes

Timeline

Site HR Partner

Solvay Chemicals Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Building Services Manager

Solvay Chemicals Inc.
12.2016 - 08.2023

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Solvay Chemicals, Inc.
10.2006 - 08.2023

Executive Assistant

Waste Management Inc.
04.2002 - 12.2003

Executive Assistant II

Arthur Andersen LLP
10.1993 - 05.2001

High School Diploma -

Deer Park High School

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