BOB CHANCE

3043 White Pine Drive * Gibsonia, PA 15044 * Cell Phone (412) 526-5224 * bcad370
e@westpost.net
INFLUENTIAL HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE WITH GLOBAL EXPERTISE
Change Management * Organizational Effectiveness * Leadership Development * Comp
ensation and Benefits
Employee Development * Full-Cycle Recruiting * Succession Planning
HRIS * M&A * Diversity * Health/Safety * Employee/Labor Relations
I am an extremely influential Human Resource leader who excels in bringing cutti
ng-edge change and proven best practices to multi-layered organizations. Known a
s a "People Person", I anticipate needs of the organization and reach through ba
rriers to build consensus and implement innovative people policies and practices
to support strategic goals and alignment within the organization. With more th
an 15 years of experience in the Global Corporate Human Resource environment, I
bring broad and seasoned Human Resource knowledge (theoretical, practical and in
stinctual) and translate it into real solutions.
EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN BRIDGE ................................................................
..........................2007-2010
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION
Global leader in advanced engineering, technology and construction management wi
th revenues over $500M. Report directly to President/CEO
* Global oversight and direction for HR and Administration including HRIS, IT, S
afety, Training and Labor Relations.
* Built world-class training organization from ground up including leadership de
velopment, professional engineering program, and craft skill development.
* Led implementation of integrated company information system across all busines
s units including web portals, global address books, on-line training, company p
olicies, operating manuals and forms.
* Re-engineered compensation programs and health and welfare plans providing sig
nificant cost savings and consistency across the organization.
* Drive results through development of on-line service delivery program to ensur
e quality delivery of all HR services and to encourage strong communication and
partnering between HR and Operating Units.
* Led implementation and oversight of succession and talent review program.

BAYER/LANXESS ..................................................................
..............................2004 - 2007
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
Global leader in Specialty Chemical Manufacturing and Technology with over 1,000
US employees and revenues of over $400M. Report directly to US President/CEO.

* Led all HR activities for US Corporate, Manufacturing and Technology.

* Built robust full-cycle recruiting program emphasizing strategic workforce pla
nning.
* Created innovative organizational development program for high potentials.
* Led effective succession planning and talent review process providing depth to
organization in key areas.
* Administered all US Benefits, Regulatory and Compliance programs.
* Managed HR budget process and oversaw reporting to World Headquarters in Germa
ny.
* Maintained full HR responsibility for heavy M&A activity totaling over $600 mi
llion in assets.
* Coordinated US labor relations including bargaining unit strategies.

SHELL/HEXION....................................................................
............................2000 - 2004
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Fortune 500 global producer of thermoset resins operating multiple manufacturing
facilities with 6,200 employees and annual revenues of over $5 billion. Respons
ible for US HR organization including design and execution of HR policies, compe
nsation, OD, HRIS, payroll, health and welfare plans, and vendor management.
* Hands-on leadership through multiple divestments and acquisitions.
* Re-structured compensation and pension schemes both domestically and abroad, s
ignificantly reducing fixed costs.
* Led global SAP implementation for HR completing project ahead of schedule and
below budget.
* Developed global competencies and integrated into interview/selection, perform
ance review, and succession planning.

BAKER HUGHES ...................................................................

.......................1996 - 2000
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Fortune 500 company providing oil and gas industry products in over 90 countries
with revenues of over $8 billion. Oversaw all HR activities for Technology and
Manufacturing groups.
* Directed merger activities between Baker Oil Tools and Baker Atlas
* Maintained high volume recruiting activities for manufacturing, technical, and
research positions to meet growth of the organization.

FISHER-ROSEMOUNT ...............................................................
............1995 - 1996
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Fortune 500 Process Control and Manufacturing Company of Emerson providing autom
ation control and optimization technology.

UPS ...........................................................................
....................................1986 - 1995
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST.
Fortune 100 Global Transportation Services

STERLING DRUG ..................................................................

.....................1983 - 1985
PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND AFFILIATIONS

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry - 1983
American Compensation Association - 2000
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - 2003
UNIVERSITY of NOTRE DAME, Center for Creative Leadership - 2006
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) - 2010
Pittsburgh Executive Human Resources Group
United Way Leadership Circle
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Environment, PeopleSoft, SAP HR, J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne(R)