Laura Biehn
Oshkosh
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with a proven track record at Sargento Foods, excelling in talent management and leadership development. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced employee engagement and succession planning, resulting in a robust talent pipeline. Expert in change management, fostering organizational growth through strategic workforce planning and innovative development programs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager Talent Development
SARGENTO FOODS INC.
Plymouth
01.2017 - Current
- Strategy owner for People and Culture initiatives for both divisions of Sargento (Consumer Products and Food Service and Ingredients)
- Talent Management leader for talent processes including strategic workforce planning, succession planning, talent reviews and performance management
- Development Partner to the Enterprise that includes creation and facilitation of leadership programs for frontline, mid-level and senior leadership
- Change Management practitioner supporting large enterprise change programs
- Enterprise facilitator for DiSC and Social Styles
- Coach and support business leaders
- Implementation of organizational competencies mapped to strategy, culture, vision, and values
- Creator and owner of leader development programs spanning from frontline, mid-level and senior level leaders
Director of Human Resources and Talent Management
PLEXUS CORP.
Neenah
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Multi-site Leader of Human Resources for 1,500 associates with ownership of Talent Acquisition, Training, Leader Development and HR Operations.
- Decreased production associate turnover over 120% by implementing new hiring process.
- Partnered with the state of Wisconsin and local Technical College, obtaining training grant; which yielded in 70 associates obtaining new skills and an implementation of a solder lab at Fox Valley Technical College.
- Created internal Leader Development Program which built succession pipeline, resulting in 90% promotion rate and 93% retention rate of incumbents.
- Created best in class site HR team by strategically staffing and growing the team from 3 to 12
- Boosted employee engagement by incorporating focus groups, internal “Plexus Cares” program, engagement council, and varying employee events throughout the year.
- Consolidated 3 separate buildings into 1 new manufacturing facility, which included a new organizational design and revamp of leadership team.
- Achieved an ROI of 3:1 by implementing an onsite health clinic
Sr. Human Resource Manager / HRBP
OSHKOSH CORPORATION
Oshkosh
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided Human Resources Expertise for the Corporate Office and Compliance Support for all domestic HR teams.
- Reduced time to fill by 10% by incorporating strategic talent acquisition networks and community partners
- Standardized the background process by creating a global background reference system with adjudication steps
- Redesigned the performance management system and significantly reduced administrative work by utilizing the HRMS Systems.
- Obtained 100% success during 5 OFCCP desk audits through implementation of standard work and internal AAP auditing processes.
- Coached and mentored executive level leaders in succession planning and talent development matters.
- Created a college graduate rotational program to fast track high potential graduates that lead to development of early career managers.
- Established internal Diversity and Inclusion employee network group.
Human Resources Manager
TIDI PRODUCTS, LLC
Neenah
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Led company acquisition efforts that included transition of benefits plans, compensation systems, policies and procedures and the selection of a new HRIS / Payroll system.
- Achieved 30% reduction of healthcare costs through plan redesign and onsite health and wellness renounces
- Responsible for talent management and succession planning programs that increased the bench strength of critical positions.
- 22% increase in employee net promoter score through implementation of organizational values and employee engagement activities
Human Resources Generalist
QUAD / GRAPHICS
Sussex and Lomira
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Lead all talent acquisition programs for seasonal workforce including screening, hiring, on boarding and orientation.
- Project manager for corporate Human Resources initiative of implementing centralized employee services hotline.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Spanish and Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WIMaster of Science (MS) - Leadership and Organizational Development
Lakeland University
Plymouth, WISkills
- Talent management
- Succession planning
- Change management
- Leadership development
- Employee engagement
- Workforce planning
Affiliations
- Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Inc., Chair of the Board
- Society for Human Resources Management- Wisconsin State Council, District Director
- Society for Human Resources Management, Oshkosh Area SHRM Chapter, Chapter President
- Society for Human Resources Management-Fox Valley Chapter and National Chapter, Executive Board Officer, VP of Programming
Certification
- SHRM- Senior Certified Professional (S-SCP), 2015
- Achieve Global Instructor Certification, 2013
- Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR), 2010
- Compass 360 Feedback, 2005
- Fab Facilitation / Wow Facilitation, Workshop Trainer and Master Facilitator, 2015
- Prosci, Change Management Certification, 2020
- Wilson Learning, Social Styles Certification, 2020
- Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, Facilitation, 2022
- Strategic Workforce Planning Certification, HCI, 2023
- Coaching for Impact. LAK, 2023
Timeline
Sr. Manager Talent Development
SARGENTO FOODS INC.
01.2017 - Current
Director of Human Resources and Talent Management
PLEXUS CORP.
01.2011 - 01.2017
Sr. Human Resource Manager / HRBP
OSHKOSH CORPORATION
01.2008 - 01.2011
Human Resources Manager
TIDI PRODUCTS, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2008
Human Resources Generalist
QUAD / GRAPHICS
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Spanish and Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Master of Science (MS) - Leadership and Organizational Development
Lakeland University
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