Nayeem Chowdhury

Global Talent Manager, Oil & Energy

Global HR Talent Acquisition Leader: Sourcing & Branding Master!

Nayeem Chowdhury's Bio:

Nayeem Chowdhury's Experience:

• Principal Consultant, Strategic Projects & Global Talent Acquisition Technologies - at Siemens AG

  January 2016 - Present | Houston, TX USA

  Develop and implement strategic road map and all related global talent acquisition technologies projects covering all Siemens industry sectors. Development of Analytics: Visualization, data hygiene, TA “problem solving” using data insight Transformation steering and change management. Define minimum standards of processes and tools to support an efficient and effective recruiting practice. Provide key performance indicators (KPI's) of Siemens's Global TA practice and organization. Mapping of Technology Landscape & identification of global budget scope for TA technology.

• Global Program & Projects Manager, Talent Acquisition at Dresser-Rand Group Inc.

  September 2010 - Present | Houston, TX

  Facilitate global recruiting strategy, execution, quality, compliance for the turbo machinery P&Ls globally. Lead talent internal acquisition specialists based in the US, UK, India, France, Brazil, Malaysia and the US along with two US based RPO consultants. Implemented strategies of globalization versus localization of talent acquisition policies and programs. Established global talent acquisition policies and initiatives supporting the organization's international growth and employer reputation. Responsible for supporting 10 global client groups and over 100 hiring managers domestic & international. Designed global talent acquisition international organizational programs, processes and tools to achieve worldwide business goals. Successfully led initiative to increase hiring from direct competitors by 90% Reduced then maintained average cycle time from 90 days to 65 days. Developed, trained, implemented, and evaluated programs, processes and tools for organizations global locations. Reduced reliance on recruitment agencies, by developing and honing in-house direct placement capabilities which led to 97% of direct hires netted through internal efforts. Ensured all the organizations global talent programs, processes, and tools aligned with competitive a standard global talent acquisition practices, organization's global objectives, and international legal requirements. Oversaw practices that balance employer needs with employee rights and needs for various global regions. Shared and trained core knowledge of the organizations international global talent acquisition activities Spearheaded in-house social media efforts to ensure high visibility & engagement of our open positions. HRIS configuration with training and implementing ATS system iCIMS upgrades and ownership of CRM Web 2.0 Talent Network system managing the companies proactive talent pool.

• Recruitment Manager, Americas at GE Oil & Gas

  February 2009 - September 2010 | Houston, TX

  Responsible for driving recruiting strategy, execution, and quality for the Oil & Gas P&Ls in the Americas (US & Canada) for a team of five over Hydril, PII (Pipeline Integrity Inspection, Global Services, Subsea, Turbomachinary, and Vetco Gray). Managed job fairs both professional & college along with advertising campaigns.In charge of recruiting for engineering, administration, and field services in the US & Canada. Drive compliance and to manage the update of the recruitment tools and metrics. Manage and negotiate all contracts with candidates including expatriate contracts in close collaboration with HR, Hiring managers and C&B specialists. Management of briefing/recruitment meetings with hiring managers and provision of regular updates on every recruitment project. Ensuring consistent high quality of job descriptions. Evaluate and appropriately utilize sourcing methods such as internet sites, staffing agencies, and newspaper advertisements. Managed and maintained relevant applicant tracking systems (Brass Ring) for OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) compliance. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.

• Sr. HR Representative ( EPC - Subsea - Univ Recruitment) at WorleyParsons E&C & INTECSEA

  January 2008 - February 2009 | Houston, TX USA

  Managed recruiting for subsea projects needing the expertise of floating systems, offshore pipelines and subsea production systems. Combined with project expertise from subsea wellhead through onshore processing and distribution. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and diversity recruiting efforts for Engineers (Onshore, Offshore, Upstream, Downstream, Subsea, Mining & Minerals) Managed and maintained relevant applicant tracking systems (HR SMART) for OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) compliance. Developed and fostered relationships with various colleges/universities to increase university presence from 4 schools to 10 schools: UT Austin, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, U o H, OSU, OU, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, New Mexico State, Louisiana Tech, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey - ITESM (Mexico), Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada), and others to recruit as needed and post jobs on the (NACE) National Association of Colleges and Employers. Conducted info sessions and on campus interviews with 20 - 40 students in attendance. Member of the WorleyParsons graduate development advisory board, employee development, careerpathing and succession planning.

• International Recruiter - G&I at KBR, Inc.

  September 2006 - January 2008 | Houston, TX

  Recruited and hired US and international candidates to work in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo in support of the US Military and coalition forces, for the $8 billion dollar revenue for KBR's Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (Logcap III). Positions recruited: 30 - 60 Reqs per month - Engineering, IT, HR, Administration, crafts and trades (ALL 1 YEAR CONTRACT). - Supported: 15 high level military & project managers internationally. - Filled: 300 positions in 1 year with a retention rate of over 80% while hiring employees for war stricken areas. - Visas Processed: Over 100 B1 visas & International police checks for foreign national candidates, per month. Processed documentation and background checks for domestic candidates to obtain US passport for overseas projects through conducting special training, increased passport issuance 27%.

• HR Solutions Consultant at Exact HR

  December 2005 - September 2006 | Dallas, TX

  Provided Human Resources & Staffing services for services for several outsourced companies, mostly staffing. Collaborated with management to determine hiring needs. Recruited for Engineering & IT professionals for the telecom/oil and gas/semiconductor industry. Roles Filled: 30 in 6 months. 2005 Commission Payout: $15K Amount Business Developed: 7 clients 5 Forbes 2000 companies. Direct Revenue Generated: $25K Sourced for applicants by networking and contacting community service agencies, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, social media, and job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, The Ladders, Indeedjobs).

• Competitive Intelligence Analyst at Aspen Technology

  September 2004 - September 2005 | Houston, TX

  Supported the executive business development & sales teams with competitive market intelligence data. Managed market and sales analysis for Aspen Tech's customers and clients in the oil & gas, chemical, and power industries. Gathered, managed, analyzed and compiled presentations containing critical financial & product data. Used market intelligence tools such as Industrial Info Resources (IIR), Hoovers, SAS, and crystal reports to extract data for executives managing customer accounts ranging from $50 - $100 million USD. Constructed presentations from extracted date to create Business Review Plans (BRP's), now an Aspen Tech best practice. BRP's the presentations presented by executives for clients such as Fluor, WorleyParsons, Petrobras, Shell, Conoco Phillips, Chevron and over a 100 more industry clients to maintain and promote further business. Coordinated systems inventory management of AspenTech Products: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen InfoPlus 2. Constructed content for internal articles, social medial, websites, and the business review presentations (BRP's).

• International Human Resource Leadership Development Program at BAX Global

  March 2003 - January 2004 | Dhaka, Bangladesh via Phoenix, AZ

  Worked in 4 months in London and 8 months in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Traveled to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to implement US based HR compliance and standards to employee populations of 50 - 250. Designed HRD intervention program to improve employee performance. Coached senior executives on personal and professional growth and development including employee development, career pathing and succession planning. Retention: 35% Increase Talent Acquisition: 60% Increase Global Compliance Alignment: 60% Increase Recruited, interviewed, hired, and assisted in new hire orientation and termination of employees. Conducted training seminars for 30 hiring managers, and 40 individual contributors on interviewing techniques.and handling difficult / low performing employees. Assisted in payroll coordination for over 150 employees. Completed training programs on US parallel affirmative action hiring procedures (For Non-Muslim Minorities), Sexual harassment, and Bax Global compliance, and Labor Laws. Supported development of process flow converting to new Oracle HRIS system E-Business Suite - HRMS enables company to manage people in the current roles, and develop and reward top performers, retain key talent for the long term, and increase efficiency and operating performance throughout organization.

• Training & Development (Intern) at Labrada Fitness

  February 2002 - March 2003 | The Woodlands, TX

  Responsible for training and sales program, that increased sales 28% for promotions team.Designed HRD intervention program to improve employee performance, by implementing team goal incentive programs. 4 -5 star evaluations increased 40%. Coordinated orientations and exit interviews for temporary employees.

• Retail Manager at Global Chaos

  January 1997 - January 2002 | Houston, TX

  Oversaw and drove daily sales performance; by maintaining service and operational standards; supervising, coaching, counseling and training staff on sales program; ensuring adequate staffing; providing superior customer service; maintaining store facilities; ensuring safety and security for customers and staff; preparing cash reports and merchandise orders; and other similar duties pertaining to the management of a retail store.

Nayeem Chowdhury's Education:

• Rice University

  2006 – 2006
  Certificate of Achievement
  Concentration: Human Resources Management & Development

• University of Houston-Downtown

  2002 – 2004
  Bachelors of Science
  Concentration: Political Science (Concentration: International Relations) Minor: Business Management
  Activities: Founding father of Delta Epsilon Psi.

• I.H. Kempner High School

  1992 – 1996
  High School Diploma (Honors)
  Concentration: Required
  Activities: National Honor Society (NHS), Varsity Football & Soccer, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

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