While working in human resources for most of my career, I have enjoyed the variety of job duties and have had the opportunity and ability to "wear many hats". My greatest strength is taking on chaotic human resources situations and turning them into efficient actionable plans. I am a natural problem-solver with a knack for simplifying complex matters which is a skill that I have found beneficial in all areas of human resources. I have had experience in creating and managing a one-person H.R. department. My greatest passion is working with people to help them change and improve their lives.Core Competencies:Talent Acquisition Benefits Administration and Plan DesignEmployee RelationsComplianceHRMS Experience (ADP, Oracle, Workday)Employee CommunicationsEmployee TrainingFlexibilityOne-Person H.R. Department Management ExperienceAccomplishments:H.R. Manager at Northland Securities, Inc. -- I approved benefit designs and specifically worked with C.E.O. and C.F.O in negotiating benefit premiums to remain flat for three consecutive years during the time period that the national benefit increase average was 12-15%. Also, I was able to maintain operation of the Company's H.R. function as a one-person department during a the time period where there was a 100% increase in the employee count. Benefits Specialist, Kroll Ontrack/Marsh, Inc. - Participated in benefit plan integration and coordination for multiple corporate M & A's. H.R. Generalist, Wilson Learning Corporation -- I efficiently coordinated a 50% staff reduction in force which included drafting and distributing employment separation communications and agreements, setting up COBRA notifications, and being the post-separation contact for all employee questions.My next employment goal is to take my many years of H.R. experience and be an asset to an innovative, company or organization whose goal is to help others improve their lives. To discuss my qualifications in greater detail, I can be reached at ljheglund@msn.com.
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H.R. ManagerForthrightMinneapolis, Mn, Us -
Senior Retirement Benefits Analyst (Contract Role Through Robert Half)Daikin Applied Americas May 2024 - Jun 2024Minneapolis, Mn, Us• Acted as company’s retirement benefits contact for 5,000 employee company • Audited 401(k) plan and coordinated missing employee contribution corrections -
H.R. ManagerNorthland Securities, Inc. Jun 2013 - Apr 2024Minneapolis, Mn, UsNorthland Securities Inc, is a privately held full-service securities brokerage firm.• Established and managed the entire Human Resources function for the 200-employee Company• Updated entire employee handbook to ensure compliance with employment laws• Worked with C.E.O. and C.F.O in negotiating benefit premiums to remain flat for three consecutive years during the time period that the national benefit increase average was 12-15%. -
H.R. GeneralistNorthland Securities, Inc. Oct 2009 - May 2013Minneapolis, Mn, UsPromoted to H.R. Manager
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Benefits ManagerNorthland Securities, Inc. Jun 2007 - Sep 2009Minneapolis, Mn, Us• Created employee benefit orientation materials and communications for new employees.• Conducted yearly employee benefits open enrollment presentations and was responsible for accurately submitting all of the open enrollment election information to the benefit vendors.• Acted as advocate for employees with benefit vendors in the resolution of complex benefit issues which aided in contributing to employee population's job satisfaction.
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Benefits Manager (Contract Role Through Employers Association)Katun Corporation Aug 2006 - Dec 2006Minneapolis, Mn, UsKatun is a global supplier of OEM-alternative source for office equipment imaging supplies and parts. This was a contract position through Employer's Association.• Provided benefits management and administration for 500-employee company• Coordinated corporate employee wellness program• Managed preliminary online benefits annual enrollment including benefit selection and plan design, HRIS setup and employee communications.• Updated existing employee policy handbook to be more compliant with employee laws -
Benefits SpecialistKroll Ontrack, Inc./Marsh, Inc. Mar 2004 - Dec 2005Kroll Ontrack is a global company that offers data recovery solutions.• Participated in benefit plan integration and coordination for multiple corporate M & A's. • Aided in conducting open enrollment sessions for a newly acquired employee population of 400 employees who had previously been on various benefit plans.• Administered company employee wellness plan.
Laura Heglund Education Details
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St. Cloud State UniversityPsychology -
University Of St. ThomasCounseling Psychology (Took Courses Towards M.A. Degree)
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Laura Heglund attended St. Cloud State University, University Of St. Thomas.
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