Benjamin Leatham

Senior Manager, Compensation and Wage Rates at Chevron

Greater Houston

About

I’m a fluent Spanish speaker with a dual master's degree in Human Resources and Business Administration and valuable work experience. As a participant in Chevron's Human Resource Development Program, I gained experience in multiple aspects of the HR function and in various locations around the world.

Experience

  • Chevron (13 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Manager, Compensation and Wage Rates
      Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    • Senior Global Compensation Analyst
      May 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    • HR Projects and Planning Analyst & HRBP, CALAEP HQ
      May 2016 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      •Managed performance evaluation process for three business units, ensuring alignment with guidelines •Provided oversight to business units in Latin America and Africa in meeting metrics for corporate requirements •Counseled employees on opportunities to advance their careers •Collaborated with managers to review plan for business growth, address challenges and plan for competency development and staffing needs.

  • HR Intern at State Farm Insurance
    May 2012 - Aug 2012 · 4 mos

    •Proposed a more accurate method of tracking ROI of the workplace wellness program •Made recommendations of strategies for engaging Hispanic business owners •Analyzed exit survey data for three departments, addressing problems indicated in the responses

  • HR Intern at 3rd Gen Machine
    Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 · 10 mos

    •Wrote employee handbook and company policies •Performed all initial screening interviews •Developed an employee evaluation system •Completed job analyses and wrote job descriptions •Created, implemented and analyzed an Employee Satisfaction Survey

  • Brigham Young University Cougareat (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Lead Crew Supervisor
      Sep 2008 - May 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      •Reduced employee costs by 25% •Supervised, trained, and certified new and current employees •Collaborated with other employees to deliver supplies to restaurants in the food court

    • Custodial Crew Member
      Apr 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos

      •Supervised a team of students to meet deadlines •Cleaned 30 buildings of student apartments thoroughly to ensure standards

  • Human Resources Assistant at Greater Nevada Credit Union
    Apr 2004 - Aug 2005 · 1 yr 5 mos

    •Collaborated with the hiring manager in narrowing down job applicants •Helped benefits director in providing employee benefits •Assisted training director in instructing new employees in job duties and company policies •Organized employee files and maintained all records for the organization •Compiled and updated training materials for all new employees