Human Resources Training
Resume:
Cynthia A. Szczepanski
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
*************@*****.***
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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