Linda S. Wenzelburger

PROVEN HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

23 years of total experience with 18 years as the top HR Leader. Successfully managed all aspects of Human Resources, including compensation, employee benefits, employee relations, HR policy development, regulatory compliance, succession planning, talent management, and hiring, while reporting to the CEO. Excellent management and leadership skills, including start-up and multi-state experience with diverse industry experience. Proven track record in leading the HR function. Effective communication, and people management skills that compliment strong problem-solving abilities. Implementing rock-solid best-practice decisions for all facets of people related initiatives. Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.

• Effectively recruited at all levels including CEO replacement. Implemented a recruiting strategy and process to successfully achieve 25 hires per month, which included inclusion and diversity, college recruiting, headhunting, cost per hire reporting and a retention program. Enabling the fast growth of several Stat-ups
• Oversaw employee complaints of discrimination, harassment, and mistreatment in the workplace. Met with executives and legal counsel to assure workable solutions. Drove resolutions up to and including termination.
• Built employee and management training, new hire orientation, performance management, recruiting/interviewing, sexual harassment training and workplace safety programs.
• Developed employee and management handbooks resulting in uniform policies and management practices throughout the organization.
• Implemented a uniform benefits package which resulted in a 21% reduction in insurance premiums while offering improved coverage levels in health, dental, vision, 401k, 401b, life, AD&D and LTD Plans.
• Designed and administered compensation structures which resulted in internal equity, market competitiveness and reduced employee turnover.
• Provided strategic daily organization advise as a key member of the executive management team. Regularly coached counseled and advised managers in all HR functions
• Conceptualized and implemented a human resources intranet site and HRIS system, including links to 401K offerings and benefits, FAQ pages, and direct access to internal job openings, training resources, resulting in a more efficient an effective HR staff.
• Skilled communicator and change agent having successfully led organizations though complex and difficult transitions to include expansion efforts, reorganizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, and leadership shifts.
• Designed and administered compensation structures which resulted in internal equity, market competitiveness and reduced employee turnover.
• Provided strategic daily organization advise as a key member of the executive management team. Regularly coached counseled and advised managers in all HR functions
• Conceptualized and implemented a human resources intranet site and HRIS system, including links to 401K offerings and benefits, FAQ pages, and direct access to internal job openings, training resources, resulting in a more efficient an effective HR staff.
• Skilled communicator and change agent having successfully led organizations though complex and difficult transitions to include expansion efforts, reorganizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, and leadership shifts.
• Designed and administered compensation structures which resulted in internal equity, market competitiveness and reduced employee turnover.
• Provided strategic daily organization advise as a key member of the executive management team. Regularly coached counseled and advised managers in all HR functions
• Conceptualized and implemented a human resources intranet site and HRIS system, including links to 401K offerings and benefits, FAQ pages, and direct access to internal job openings, training resources, resulting in a more efficient an effective HR staff.
• Skilled communicator and change agent having successfully led organizations though complex and difficult transitions to include expansion efforts, reorganizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, and leadership shifts.

• Member - Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM),
• Member - H0uman Resources Association of the Treasure Valley Member -
• Phi Etta Sigma National Honor Society

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