1. Summary
Highlights
Experience
PHYLLIS KEITH
2027 Ganyard Dr., Houston, Texas 77043 | C: (832) 389-6880 | pjkeith1943@gmail.com
Accomplished Sr. Human Resources Generalist with17 years experience in Human Resources;
including, 6+ years managing and coordinating the Global Mobility expatriate program for a
multimillion-dollar corporation. Successfully mobilized 100+ expatriates utilizing proven
organizational and interpersonal skill sets to achieve a smooth and seamless relocation
experience for assignee and family. Extensive background in all facets of Human Resources
administration.
Excellent interpersonal and
organizational skills
Staffing and recruiting professional
Employee relations / Investigations
/Resolutions
Performance management
Benefits & Compensation
administration
Global Mobility expertise
Immigration / visa knowledge
Vendor management
Employment Law knowledge
HR Reporting Requirements
SAP-HR expertise
Jun 1998 to Jul 2015Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Sasol (USA) Corporation - Houston, TX
2009 - 2015 (Sr. HR Specialist - International Mobility)
Managed and coordinated all requirements and activities necessary for the
expatriation, localization and repatriation of the long- term expatriates, short-term
assignees and extended business travelers -- inbound and outbound assignees.
Proficient organizational and customer service skills were utilized ensuring a smooth
and seamless relocation experience for the assignee and family.
Managed relationships with 3rd party contractors, consultant, and outsourced service
providers with professional courtesy and continuous oversight to ensure the continued
integrity of the program.
Updated and maintained excel spreadsheet and expatriate files.
Monitored and approved/denied exceptions to the expatriate policy.
Processed all vendor invoices.
Participated in cost-savings initiative of $1M by renegotiating vendor contracts and
streamlining relocation processes.
Communicated annual merit and performance evaluation information directly to
assignees.
Entered new assignee information into SAP, including expatriate salary and other
premium payment/deduction information.
Prepared verification of employment letters for banking and housing requirements.
Collaborated internally with Legal Counsel, HR Business Partners, Line Managers and
Executive Management.
2. Education
Skills
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Sasol (USA) Corporation - Houston, TX
1998 - 2009 (Sr. Human Resources Generalist)
Supported 150+ headquarters' employees at all levels, including executive leadership.
In addition, supported two satellite Sasol entities located in California and Arizona
(approx. 125).
Worked with line managers of all departments with recruiting and hiring efforts--
exempt and non exempt positions.
Created and modified job descriptions within all departments.
Worked with HR business partners and advisors on establishing consistent hiring
practices. developing and revising policies and procedures.
Created company organizational charts and career path reports to evaluate key
employee promotions and compensation evaluation process.
Resolved employee relations issues as quickly as possible under the guidelines of the
company policy.
Business
West Texas State University - Canyon, Texas
Human Resources Management Course
Cornell University Studies
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Org Plus, SAP, Front Page, Atlas Expatriate
Tracking System