Rodney Smoczyk

About Rodney Smoczyk

A highly accomplished and enterprising Human Resources and talent acquisition executive, with multifaceted experience in change management, employee development and retention, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, talent sourcing and attraction, employer branding, and succession planning. A proven record of leveraging talent metrics and workforce insights to meet an ever-changing talent landscape. Balances exemplary leadership, organizational, and communication skills with transformational business acumen to implement sustainable HR solutions and maximize acquisition efforts, while maintaining industry-leading standards of excellence.Specialities:Strategic Workforce Planning • Critical Talent Pipeline Development • Competitive Market Analysis • Global Talent Acquisition Strategies • Talent Sourcing and Attraction Strategies • Talent Metrics • Employee Engagement • Training and Development • DEI & B

Experience

1. Global Director of HR Operations and Talent Acquisition

   Rinchem Company

   Nov 2022 — Present · TX, US

   As the Global Director of HR Oerations and TA for Rinchem I get to lead the team that feeds the awesome growth the company is experiencing by directly setting strategic initiatives. Recruited to lead the efforts of rebuilding and retooling HR Operations and Talent Acquisition after Rinchem was acquired by a leading private equity firm. I am responsible for strategic planning and execution of Total Rewards, HR Data & Analytics, Compliance, Employee Relations, HRIS, Training and Talent Management, Leadership Development, Change Managment, and Talent Acquisition for operational entities in the US, Israel, Ireland, and SE Asia (Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan). As a vital player in this dynamic industry, I get a firsthand opportunity to be involved at the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain management & ensuring the safe & reliable transportation of crucial chemicals worldwide. Working alongside a diverse team of experts, collaborating on cutting-edge solutions that drive sustainability, optimize operations, & adhere to stringent safety standards is the norm and what drives my and the company\'s success. Rinchem is an innovative chemical management solutions provider with expertise in creating & managing safe & efficient supply chains for high purity & pre-packaged chemicals, gases, & hazardous goods. We work in exciting industries like semiconductors, electronics, biotech, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical, aerospace, defense, & other manufacturing industries to streamline some of the most complex & demanding supply chains. We provide world-class warehousing, trucking, international freight forwarding, logistics technology, & data analytics to our customer\'s supply chains. We manage a diverse network of temperature-controlled & hazardous material warehouses across the globe. Additionally, we have an extensive team of hazmat-trained drivers & a fleet of specialty vehicles.

Education

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  BBA, Management and Marketing with a Minor in Military Science

  1987 — 1992

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Talent Development
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Benefits
• College Recruiting
• Management
• Team Building
• Talent Acquisition
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Petrochemical
• Business Ethics
• Retention
• Marketing
• Training
• Onboarding
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Entrepreneurship
• Employee Relations
• Customer Retention
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Contract Recruitment
• Employee Engagement
• Workforce Management
• Labor Relations
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Temporary Staffing
• Talent Management
• Operations Management
• Budgets
• HR Policies