Michelle Steen, Mair, Shrm -Scp Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Ellsworth, Wisconsin, Us

Lead Human Resources and Internal Communications for ECC. Proud to work for the Creamery and the local farmers who own the Cooperative.

Ellsworth, Wisconsin, Us

As Human Resource Director I plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, aligning HR systems and processes with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy. Scope includes compensation management, labor/union relations, succession/talent planning, performance management, employment branding.

Human Resources Director supporting Financial Services business segment. Supported strategic product lines including Treasury Management and Operations, Marketing. Provided leadership to team of 8 HR Business Partners; 5 of which were located outside of MN. Primary focus was on successful integration of 800 person acquisition at 5 sites. Integration included successfull transition to HR processes and policies in partnership with business leaders. (Nov 2018 - June 2019)Human Resources Aqcuisition Project Manager for all HR workstreams. Led work from due dilgence through onboarding and integration. Aquired entity was an 800 person/5 site carve out and was the 2nd largest acquisition completed by Deluxe. Recognized for exceptional planning and execution of onboarding for this large employee group. (Feb 2018 - Nov 2018) Human Resources Director aligned to the Small Business Segment, specifically the franchise operations, Safeguard, and a newly created division, Company Owned Division. In partnership with a direct report team of 5 HR Business Partners, I provided overall leadership to all HR processes including: talent managment processes (sucession planning, annual review process); execution of employee engagement survey; acquisition due diligence and integration for 3 small businesses ( approx 20 ees); re-vamping of Sale Incentive Plans; and business divestiture. Led team in development of "Generational Fluency" training program to improve inclusion and relationships within business teams.(May 2016 - Feb 2018)

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Led the team responsible for Benefits Security and Time Off benefits programs for Target Corp. Scope included creating, delivering and maintaining competitive benefit products/plans encompassing: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Vacation/Holiday and Leaves of Absence/FMLA. Team scope included vendor management for outsourced administration of leaves; product/program enhancements; compliance via interpretation and implementation of relevant legislation; integration with other benefits programs. ● 2015 Designed and implemented wholesale changes to Target's time off program. Delivered increased employee satisfaction, market competitive offerings, cost saving changes. ● 2013 Assumed leadership for US vacation and holiday programs, life insurance products enhancing product alignment and integration.● 2012 Created and implemented Leave & Disability program for Target's Canada operations. Managed program until closure of Canada operations. Delivered comprehensive, competitive, complaint program on time.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Led cross-company project team to outsource administration of Leave & Disability program; a key strategic initiative for the Benefits team. Highly visibile, complex and sensitive project that had a significant cultural shift for both employees and leadership. Recognized for successfull implementation via high touch/strong relationship with vendor partner and project team.Results included program enhancements of: 1) Significant cost savings initially and program ability to hold costs flat as payroll costs continued to grow2) Compliance and risk reduction3) Improved team member experience with reduced workload for HR team members.Ongoing leadership for vendor management and overall program performance and enhancements.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Human Resources Manager (2005 –2008)Senior Human Resources Representative (2001- 2005)HR Generalist supporting multiple functional areas of large retail organization. Managed teams of 1- 6 HR team members. Partnered with all levels of organization including weekly interface with Vice President level executives. 2005, promoted in position.Led multiple project efforts including the following: ● 2006/2007 Led project team to conceive, create and implement IT Career Development Website. Partnered with IT leaders across 2000 person organization to deliver a first time ever comprehensive tool for all IT Team members. ● 2005 Led HR project team to create best practice methodology for headcount tracking and open position request process. Referenced and bench marked as corporate best practice. ● 2004 Partnered with Finance leadership to create a one of a kind career path document/tool that captured all the diverse options for team members. Worked with internal communications, HR Manager and Finance SVP to define “key messages” for career management within the 1500 person Finance team. ● 2004 Oversaw committee to support best ever attended “Bring your Child to Work day” event. ● 2003 Led team to re-vamp “Target Welcome” (new hire orientation program). ● 2003 Led Six Sigma project team to propose refined staffing model.

Boston, Ma, Us

Human Resources Manager, GE Capital, Fleet (2000-2001)HR partner at GE Fleet headquarters location for Fleet Services. Developed knowledge of unique HR needs of corporate functions while supporting Quality, Finance, IT, Legal, Sourcing, and Call Center. Partnered with broader HR team to implement formal compensation structure (move from broad banding).Human Resources Manager, GE - Midwest Electric Products (1998- 2000)Led the human resources function for a wholly owned subsidiary of 200 employees. Reported directly to business General Manager. Partnered with General Manager to lead business through significant restructuring effort to transfer manufacture of one-third of product to Mexico. Supported leaders and employees through significant emotional announcements and early stages of process.

St Paul, Mn, Us

Selected to participate in HR Leadership development program. Promoted through roles of increasingly greater responsibility.Moved to three 3M manufacturing operations (Columbia MO, Decatur AL, Bristol, PA) supporting plants between 300-500 employees. Focus was on establishment of great relationships with plant employees and leadership. Employee relations, staffing, union avoidance were critical success factors during my tenure.

Master Of Arts, Industrial Relations (Hr), Human Resources

Ba, Psychology/Business