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Sydni Hagens

Summary

Strategic and well-rounded HR & Communications Manager seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Committed to building trusting relationships within an organization to support business needs. Strong background working with executive team to develop tailored goals to drive results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, DEI & External Media

Pioneer Natural Resources
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed external media requests, external presentations, and corporate webpage content
  • Managed all Pioneer Social Channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) and increased engagements by over 279% and net audience growth by more than 65% in one year
  • Assisted with “Social” related data submissions and provided updates on goal progress to the Board and ESG Task force
  • Increased Pioneer’s Labor & Human Rights EcoVadis sustainability rating 10 points from 2021-2022
  • Increased Pioneer’s Diversity Programme Sustainalytics rating 25 points (100 out of 100) from 2023-2024
  • Received a score of 90 on the HRC Survey for the second year in a row after rating requirements expanded
  • Created and sustained 9 Employee networks: Early Career, Interfaith, Mental Health, Military and First Responders, Multicultural, Parent and Caregivers, People with Disabilities, PRIDE+, and Women
  • Increased ERG membership to 39% of the company and 52% of all office employees, with YOY increase of 18% from 2022-2023.

HR Supervisor: DEI, Employee Experience, External Communications

Pioneer Natural Resources
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Led team to complete the 2023 Diversity Inc Survey and earned a place on the Top Regional Companies list on second year participating
  • Participated in CEO Succession planning communication
  • Drafted the “social” section of the Pioneer Sustainability report and acted as an editor on the overall Sustainability report.

Staff DEI, External Communications & Org. Development Specialist

Pioneer Natural Resources
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Created organizational DEI goals tied to compensation strategy
  • Developed, in partnership with HR Analytics, an automated monthly “DEI Scorecard” for each function with demographics, leading indicators, and inclusions scores
  • Developed external DEI communication strategy
  • Served as HR Advisor for the Employee Resource Groups/Networks day-to-day activities and coordinated Executive Diversity Council meetings
  • Developed and implemented company-wide 'Social' goals
  • Served on ESG Task force as a 'Social' representative, 'Social' project lead on ESG surveys, and crafted the 'Social' content for 2022 Sustainability Report
  • Received a score of 90 on the HRC survey
  • Developed action plans to increase scores on Diversity inc
  • And HRC Survey
  • Designed Social Media content calendar and administered strategy
  • Served as a project team member for culture events related to 25th Anniversary
  • Developed workforce management plan for field organization to anticipate staffing needs, skill gaps, and ensure alignment of compensation strategy
  • Administered talent processes: succession, performance management, calibrated employee performance, competency alignment, leadership development, and strategic organizational design for assigned functions.

HR Business Analyst

Pioneer Natural Resources
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Worked as HR Business Partner for the Management Committee
  • Served as the HR Organizational Development lead for the Parsley Energy acquisition: Led the Org Redesign company-wide to identify 161 employee position needs and 40 contractor positions during the acquisition while maintaining agreed upon G&A synergies
  • Developed and implemented a corporate Work from Home policy recommendation to address concerns in Employee Engagement survey and ensure attraction and retention of Top Talent.

HR Business Partner (Various Levels)

Pioneer Natural Resources
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Supported all areas of the business in employee relations, talent development, workforce planning, performance management, compensation adjustments, succession planning & leadership development
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic plans to support business objectives.
  • Provided guidance on organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Designed an 'Accommodations' app with our IT Department to help HR manage the accommodation process during Covid-19 company-wide in a consistent manner
  • Led business units through a company-wide reorganization and talent reduction (RIF).

HR Programs Administrator

Pioneer Natural Resources
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Worked with DEI team to implement a DEI strategy that included external communications, Employee Resource Groups, policy evaluation/recommendations and internal events related to DEI
  • Coordinated the company-wide culture committee to support internal initiatives, programs, and increase employee engagement.

Program Director

Faithful Hearts
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Managed day to day operations, content creation, event planning, and volunteer recruitment.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.

Assistant Director of Student Ministries

SPUMC
12.2010 - 08.2012
  • Grew the program from less than 15 students to over 300 in one year using social media outreach, targeted invitations, and relevant event planning.
  • Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
  • Monitored team compliance with safety and health guidelines.

Education

Master of Divinity -

Duke University

B.A. English -

Southern Methodist University

Skills

  • Succession Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Workforce Planning
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Training and mentoring
  • Employee Retention
  • Social Media Management
  • Event execution
  • Media Relations
  • Internal Communications

Certification

  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP)
  • Toastmasters “Persuasive Influence” and “Competent Communicator”
  • In progress: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP, 80% complete)

Timeline

Manager, DEI & External Media

Pioneer Natural Resources
05.2023 - Current

HR Supervisor: DEI, Employee Experience, External Communications

Pioneer Natural Resources
02.2023 - 05.2023

Staff DEI, External Communications & Org. Development Specialist

Pioneer Natural Resources
10.2021 - 02.2023

HR Business Analyst

Pioneer Natural Resources
08.2020 - 10.2021

HR Business Partner (Various Levels)

Pioneer Natural Resources
02.2018 - 08.2020

HR Programs Administrator

Pioneer Natural Resources
06.2016 - 02.2018

Program Director

Faithful Hearts
11.2015 - 06.2016

Assistant Director of Student Ministries

SPUMC
12.2010 - 08.2012

Master of Divinity -

Duke University

B.A. English -

Southern Methodist University
Sydni Hagens