Human Resources Hr Generalist

HEATHER DIESCHBOURG

Decorah IA *****

563-***-****

ad5p0b@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/heathersmockdieschbourg

SUMMARY

Proven Human Resource Professional delivering successful strategies for maximizing employee retention and productivity. Skilled partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating, outgoing, and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LYNCH FAMILY COMPANIES, (Onsite) Waucoma, IA March 2018- November 2023 Human Resources Director

Full HR Generalist Director for a vertically integrated agricultural services organization with 394 employees.

Oversaw administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function.

Managed talent management, compensation, benefits, wellness, and conflict management.

Evaluated talent profile for the organization and provided human capital information to family stakeholders to assist in company decisions as it relates to growth, profitability, talent management, and compliance.

Ensured all areas of HR function aligned with company objectives and adhered to regulatory requirements. Conducted FMLA Administration, EEOC Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Management.

Developed and implemented staffing solutions appropriate for all levels within the organization. Participated in recruitment efforts for the organization.

Developed compensation strategies for the organization to attract talent to the organization and to reward for high performance and effectiveness, along with establishing internal equity. Analyzed local data and industry data to create systems to recruit and manage performance.

Oversaw the payroll and benefits function of the organization. Assisted in selecting benefit and wellness programs, while maximizing benefit offerings for employees and minimizing company costs.

DECO PRODUCTS, LLLP, (On-Site) Decorah, IA June 2013- March 2018 Human Resource Manager

Full HR generalist management for $40M zinc die cast manufacturer with 225 employees.

● Provided HR leadership to supervisors and upper management during a time of growth with better than a 20% growth in annual revenues and 10% gain in profitability.

● Ensured timely execution of reporting and compliance in such areas as ACA reporting, OSHA reporting, EEOC reporting.

● Administered and facilitated worker’s compensation programs, along with safety initiatives.

● Facilitated the performance management program.

PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP/NARS SOLUTIONS, (Hybrid) Decorah, IA June 2008- June 2013

Director of Human Resources

Full HR Generalist for financial services call center with 700+ employees

Promoted to HR Director managing the HR functions of seven locations when the company merged with NARS Solutions.

Partnered with the VP of HR and each location’s HR managers to create, implement, and manage improved HR strategies, services, and programs to support the workforce during a time of momentous change in company purchase. Human Resources Manager

Initiated successful workforce planning, job realignment, employee involvement, and team building projects.

Spearheaded the development of a successful Leadership Development Training Program.

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF ILLINOIS, (Hybrid), IL March 1993 – November 2002

Full cycle recruiter for a full-time permanent placement company.

Promoted to Producing Manager after 9 months of employment.

ATTRIBUTES

Creative problem solver

Successful change agent

Emotionally intelligent leader

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance International Business Certificate and Minor in Spanish