Cynthia A. Szczepanski

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Stillwater, Minnesota 55082

651-***-****

651-***-****

abg3hw@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Versatile professional with a background in Employee Relations. Self-motivated with excellent written

and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, demonstrated organizational skills, task oriented,

analytical ability to prepare reports and conduct statistical analyses. Ability to organize and handle

multiple tasks and projects concurrently under deadline pressure. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft

Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). High degree of integrity.

Selected Accomplishments

• Successfully managed reduction-in-force projects and the processing of over 1,500 employee

reductions in 2009. Reviewed, made recommendations and presented legally defensible

business cases to corporate attorney. Obtained approval for over 200 business cases under tight

deadlines in 2009.

• Researched, developed, and administered company policies and procedures. Consultant to HR

representatives and employees on policy formulation and interpretation.

• Partnered with Benefits and Payroll departments to administer programs, manage employee

issues, make changes to policies and procedures, and ensure accurate payroll and benefit

information.

• Partnered with corporate attorney and outside counsel to collect discovery information for a class-

action lawsuit. Accurately researched, collected or created, and organized thousands of

documents under tight deadlines. Directed project team members to meet project requirements.

• Authored Reduction-In-Force Guide as a training tool for field HR. Conducted one-on-one

training of HR representatives, ensuring the smooth administration of the Reduction-in-Force

program and accurate severance processing.

• Maintained strong relationships with employees, peers, outside vendors and outside counsel.

Professional Experience

DELUXE CORPORATION, Shoreview, Minnesota

Benefits Analyst (Corporate Reduction-In-Force Specialist)

1999 - 2009

Solely responsible for managing a centralized reduction-in-force process for a 5,000 employee

organization.

• Partnered with Legal, HR leadership, and department managers in ensuring compliance.

• Communicated process and updated program information to leadership, managers and

employees.

• Developed program and trained HR representatives and managers in this core HR function.

• Prepared, analyzed, validated, and made recommendations to improve business cases and

supporting information. Presented legally defensible documents to corporate attorney for input

and approval.

• Prepared individualized employee severance documents and input severance information into

SAP.

• Maintained accurate records and spreadsheets and worked with Finance in the reconciliation of

reserve accounts.

• Partnered with Benefits and Payroll to ensure employee situations and information were handled

appropriately. Prepared informational documents for affected qualified retirees.

• Acted as a liaison between HR, employees, managers, outside immigration attorneys and

corporate attorney on company immigration and visa issues.

DELUXE CORPORATION, Shoreview, Minnesota

Human Resources Staff Specialist

1990 - 1999

Planned, researched, recommended, coordinated, developed, implemented, and administered company

HR programs, various benefit programs, and policies and procedures. Administered company Tuition

Reimbursement Program. Researched requirements and prepared 65 affirmative action plans in

preparation for a federal contract. Prepared, updated, and maintained affirmative action plan for a five

year contract with the State of Minnesota. Prepared training materials, conducted training and

documented processes.

DELUXE CORPORATION, Shoreview, Minnesota

Human Resources Staff Assistant

1986 - 1990

Assisted Staff Specialist in planning, researching, implementing and administering company HR

programs, policies, and procedures.

DELUXE CORPORATION, Shoreview, Minnesota

Job Analyst

1984 - 1985

Analyzed and prepared accurate written job descriptions and job evaluations. Presented job descriptions

and evaluations to committee for review. Updated and published job descriptions in Job Description

Manual. Completed compensation surveys.

DELUXE CORPORATION, Shoreview, Minnesota

Clerk Typist, Secretary, Staff Assistant

1979 - 1984

Performed administrative and clerical support for the Building Construction Department and Production

Department Directors.

Education

CENTURY COLLEGE, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Associate in Applied Science Degree - Business Management

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2011

Related Volunteer Experience

USSA - TEAM AFTON, Afton, Minnesota

Race Administrator

2011

Currently in-training to perform duties of Race Administrator for Central Region USSA alpine ski races.

• Managed race office. Completed and processed paperwork to ensure proper documentation of

race procedures and results.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, Bayport, Minnesota

Committee Chair, Pack 113

2002 - 2004

Performed administrative details to facilitate the smooth operation of Cub Scout Pack 113.

• Conducted Pack business and represented Pack at District meetings.

• Worked with Treasurer to review and approve financial documents and accounts.

• Led committee meetings and directed volunteer assignments. Recruited new members and

maintained records of current and past membership. Prepared and distributed marketing,

recruitment and member communications. Tracked, recorded, and presented individual

achievement awards.

• Planned, organized, and facilitated events (fundraising, Pinewood Derby, community service and

camping).

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