Cyndi Wenninghoff, Phr Shrm-Cp 🚀 Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Ne, Us

Member of the HBR Advisory Council at Harvard Business Review!This invite-only council is a research community made up of business pros like myself, and I'll get to help shape the content that HBR puts out. Plus, I'll dive into some cool research projects throughout the year.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

As the Head of Employee Success, I lead our people strategy across key areas like employee engagement, talent management, performance, career development, people analytics, and learning. My mission? To champion creative, impactful initiatives that make work better and fuel growth at our PE-backed, high-growth company. From designing programs that align with strategic goals to fostering a culture where employees thrive, I’m passionate about driving meaningful impact.Our efforts have earned notable recognition: Great Employer (Stevie Awards, 2022-2024), HR Team of the Year (Stevie Awards, 2024), and Achievement in Employee Engagement (Stevie Awards, 2023). We also received the Thrive Level, the highest honor for DEI, through HRAM and CODE in 2023.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

We're on a mission to Make Work Better Every Day and my mission is to make work better every day for our Qwirks. Overall responsibility for all People practices to help fuel our growth. I get to be both operational and strategic and touch all parts of our business. This includes our employer brand, DE&I, benefits, engagement, culture, and much more!

Greater Omaha Area

I provide strategic insight and support across the Great Plains region on all aspects of HR including employee relations, diversity, equity & inclusion, talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, organizational design and career development. All while trying to have a little fun along the way!

Greater Omaha Area

I help discover and nurture the insurance industry’s best talent. I strive to make the recruiting and onboarding process as fun as possible. Overall responsibility for recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits and employee relations. In addition, I strategize ways to build upon our #SSGCulture and #SSGLife for our Associates.

Greater Omaha Area

Bailey Lauerman is an independent advertising agency headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. As a human resources department of one for over 50 employees, my primary focus was on recruiting, employee relations and engagement, retention and onboarding and inspiring the team to produce killer work. I partnered with senior leadership ensuring high employee engagement to build the best independent advertising agency in America. My other responsibilities included benefit contract renewals and administration, payroll, leave management and general operations/office management.

Greater Omaha Area

Greater Omaha Area

In 2012, Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, one of America’s most trusted brands of pet supplies, was acquired by Perrigo. As part of the Perrigo Company, Sergeant’s brings effective flea and tick treatments, health and well-being solutions and treats for dogs and cats to pet owners in many different retail channels, such as pet specialty stores like Petco and PetSmart, grocery stores, mass retailers, dollar stores, drug stores and club retailers. • Performed non-exempt recruiting for Omaha office, plant, distribution center and Kansas City plant• Represented Sergeant’s at local career fairs; Assisted corporate Talent Acquisition team with exempt recruiting when necessary• Coached supervisors and managers on application of employee policies• Advocated on behalf of employees and acted as a mediator to resolve issues• Coordinated with corporate benefit team to administer annual benefit enrollment• Assisted employees with FMLA, STD and LTD; Tracked FMLA paperwork and administration• Provided accurate and timely information to employees about company programs, policies and procedures and conducted internal investigations regarding employee conduct• Ensured compliance with state and federal labor laws; Developed company policies and programs that enhance employee relations and meet governmental requirements• Member of employee activities committee; Developed new hire orientation and onboarding program• Administered training - needs assessment, liaison with Corporate T and D, and facilitation

Omaha, Ne

XO Group Inc., formerly The Knot Inc., is a lifestage media and technology company connecting engaged couples, newlyweds, and first-time parents with the community, products, and inspiration they need to navigate the most intense years of their lives.• Coached managerial/supervisory staff relative to the interpretation and implementation of relevant HR policies, procedures and programs; Served as backup to VP Administration; Managed Administrative Assistant• Responsible for full cycle recruiting efforts for exempt and non-exempt level candidates for positions in Sales, Client Relations, Marketing, Accounting/Finance and Graphics• Sourced passive and candidates for all positions through cold calling, internet sourcing through traditional job boards and social media sourcing; Developed networks, both internal and external, to support passive recruiting efforts• Processed HR, benefit, and payroll transactions in ADP; Monitored time off and non-exempt timesheets• Led bi-weekly management meetings; Annual benefit and compensation analysis and administration• Assisted employees with FMLA, STD and LTD; Tracked FMLA paperwork and administration • Monitored employee eligibility for benefits including group insurance and 401(k); Annual benefit enrollment• Reviewed benefit monthly billing statements; Worked with carriers as necessary to correct discrepancies; Enrolled and managed COBRA participants•Managed wellness program for 500+ employees• Compiled reports from HRIS for review; Analyzed data and reported trends to management• Conducted new hire orientation; Maintained employee data in HRIS and updated employee files• Enforced company policies and procedures; Maintained compliance with state/federal employment laws and corporate HR policy; Maintained procedure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)• Completed employment verifications; Implemented employee morale and recognition programs

Bachelor Of Science, Human Resource Management

Activities and Societies: Dean's List

Aas, Management & Human Resourcers

Activities and Societies: President's Honor Roll