Linda A. Mullenbach, Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Prior Lake, Mn, Us

Eagan, Mn

*Provide leadership, vision and directional oversight to the talent acquisition team, who partner with business leaders to attract, hire & onboard well qualified, diverse talent for both full-time and internship opportunities.*Built and manage a successful college recruiting & summer internship program, utilizing on campus and virtual events, to create a pipeline of solid entry level talent. Work with leaders to hire approximately 35% of interns into full-time employment upon graduation each year.* Manage the immigration process, including helping foreign national employees applying for their Green Card.

Eagan, Mn

* Led a team of trusted HR business partners' supporting and influencing leaders at all levels to positive outcomes in performance management redesign, transformative talent assessment & cross-functional calibration process, employee development, organizational design & change management.* Provided strategic HR guidance, coaching and thought partnership to C-suite officers and executive leaders in support of key business initiatives.

Eagan, Mn

* Partnered with the Chief Technology Officer and other senior IT leaders on a successful transformation of all technology departments and functions, to better align capabilities and resources with the long-term goals of the business.

St. Paul, Mn

Interim HR leader of Total Rewards for Regions Hospital, a member of the HealthPartners Family of Care. *Managed a team of 8 employees who were responsible for the benefits and HRIS functions for approximately 4,600 union and non-union employees. *Oversaw the project team responsible for the design and implementation of a new web based staff scheduling and time and attendance system that fully integrated with Lawson payroll system.*Conducted an RFP, selected vendors and then outsourced both the FMLA and COBRA processes. *Assisted with several key organizational design initiatives.

Austin, Mn

Assisted with multiple projects including HR leadership transition, benefit plan review, HR department audit, change management and documentation of processes.

Edina, Mn

*Acted as a trusted business partner and thought leader, collaborating with and influencing C-suite leaders on how to adapt to changing business and talent needs to remain competitive in all IDQ's markets (US, Canada, Mexico & Asia).*Led the project team that designed & implemented a new SaaS HRIS/Payroll system (Ultimate Software UltiPro) for 3000+ employees located throughout the US and Canada.*Oversaw the on-going administration of the HRIS system, including employee and manager self-service, role-based security, employee maintenance & analytics, benefits administration, talent acquisition, compensation, performance management and compliance.*Developed and led in-house training program for roll out of new HRIS employee and manager self-service web portal.*Managed all benefits for corporate employees located in the US, Canada and internationally, including developing cost-effective benefit strategies with the ability to attract and retain quality employees worldwide.*Served as a vital member of the cross-functional leadership team responsible for the sale of the Dairy Queen Corporate Store locations. Led and managed all HR functions related to sale.*Implemented an employee Wellness initiative, promoting awareness of good health through eating well and physical activity, with the long-term goal of reducing growing health care costs.

Mendota Heights

* Participated as a member of the executive management team, providing senior HR leadership in support of several key business initiatives. * Led the talent management process in support of the development and ongoing management of the NBCOlympics.com site for the 2006 Winter Olympics.* Managed all payroll & HR functions for 350+ geographically dispersed employees. Upgraded ADP payroll system from on premise server based product to web-based product, including adding a new HRIS suite, which included performance management, benefits administration and recruiting.* Designed, implemented and oversaw the administration of employee benefit programs to maximize cost savings to Company and ability to attract and retain quality employees for the following benefits: 401(k), cafeteria plan, medical, dental, life, voluntary life, EAP, short & long-term disability plans.* Provided counsel to managers on employee relations, including how to document employee performance issues and recommended action plans to help employees become successful.* Managed workers compensation and risk management programs. * Managed facilities, including the process of locating additional temporary office space for IT staff. Managed all facility vendors.

Eden Prairie

* Member of the Trade Management division executive leadership team; acted as a strategic business partner and resource for all levels of management. Provided counsel on employee retention, training and development, compensation, employee relation issues and talent acquisition. * Directed all benefit and payroll functions for this privately held geographically dispersed company. This included establishing cost-effective benefit plans with the ability to attract and retain quality employees in a competitive marketplace. * Led the project team responsible for implementation of a new HRIS/Payroll system; overseeing all aspects of the conversion from ADP to Ceridian, including system design, data set-up and validation. * Managed the immigration process, including helping foreign national employees apply for their Green Card.* Managed facilities, risk management and employee travel programs.

Richfield, Mn

* Established a Human Resource department including; creation of employee handbook, policies, employee files, recruitment practices, development of job descriptions and salary ranges, instituted a management-training program and successfully out-sourced internal payroll function to ADP. * Administered all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, flex, & pension plan. This also included creating an RFP, managing the vendor selection process, initial set up and rollout of a 401(k) plan.* Managed workers compensation & employee training programs.

Bloomington, Mn

* Reporting directly to the President, managed all human resource & payroll functions for this North American microcomputer distributor and private label manufacturer. Over nine years, the company grew from 35 to 1,000+ employees in 14 states and Canada. Managed a team of nine. * Actively participated as a member of the executive leadership team, advising all levels of management on organizational design, talent management, training and development, safety, EEOC and employee relation issues.* Led the HR due diligence review process associated with two company acquisitions, including leading the consolidation process of all HR policies, benefit plans and payrolls upon completion of the acquisitions. Also assisted with the creation of a “data room”, when company was being sold.* Developed and coordinated the recruitment process including; attracting, screening, testing and selection techniques used to ensure that all recruitment practices were in compliance with EEOC, ADA and OFCCP requirements.* Created a compensation structure and employee benefit programs in alignment with the strategic goals of the company. * Led the project team that implemented a new HRIS/payroll system, including creating an RFP, sourcing and reviewing vendor solutions, system design & security setup.* Investigated and handled resolution of claims arising under the following statues; state & federal wage and hour and fair employment practices; unemployment compensation; department of human rights; occupational safety and health.

Bloomington, Mn

* Administered employee benefit plans including, enrollments, monthly billings and COBRA.* Processed and maintained ADP payroll records, including garnishments, unemployment claims and employment verifications.* Managed safety program including, training, workers compensation claims, filing first reports of injury, auditing quarterly loss run reports and preparing OSHA logs.* Managed HR, payroll and administrative team members.