Teresa Lindquist
Minneapolis
Summary
Innovative Human Resource professional with strong quantitative, project management, communication and data analysis skills. Adept at working in fast paced environments, anticipating issues, analyzing situations, meeting critical deadlines and proactively coming up with solutions that continuously meet business needs, as well as, ensure companies are compliant with applicable HR standards and Best Practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Benefits/HR Associate
STEVEN DOUGLAS ASSOCIATES, LLC
Minneapolis
01.2021 - Current
- Served as interim Senior Benefit Specialist and technical resource for a large publicly held company.
- Served as interim Benefits Manager and project resource for a large publicly held company.
- Served as interim Benefits Manager for a large non-profit organization.
HR/Business Office Manager
HEGGIES PIZZA LLC
Milaca
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the oversight and management of the HR and business office functions for 100 employees in a food manufacturing facility: workers’ compensation, payroll (QuickBooks), benefits, recruiting, employee relations, Covid-19 safety protocols and preparedness plan, leave of absence, accounting - sales & use audit and performance reviews.
Self-employed
HR CONSULTANT & E-COMMERCE RETAILER
MN
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Self-employed as an HR consultant and online retail business owner.
- Achieved and maintained eBay’s Top Rated Seller status with 100% positive feedback of over 1,650 ratings.
- On average, monthly sales of $5,000-$6,000 per month with approximately 80 items shipped domestically and worldwide.
- As a business owner, responsible for sourcing inventory, market research, advertising, photography, SEO search engine optimization, shipping, customer service, accounting and familiarity with other online marketplaces.
HR Contract Consultant
SALO LLC
Minneapolis
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Senior level HR Consultant who completed over 15 assignments covering the areas of HR Manager, HR Analyst, Benefit Manager, HRIS Implementation, Payroll, Downsizing and Acquisitions.
- Companies ranged in size from 45-15,000 employees, private and publicly traded, in growth and decline stages.
- Industry lines included medical device, retail, professional services, manufacturing, construction, energy, wholesale food, medical agency, marketing and digital media.
HR Generalist, Benefits
J&B GROUP
St. Michael
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Designed/administered benefit/leave plans and policies for 400 employees in five states.
- Organized transformation of company’s benefits through offering of wellness initiatives, (onsite nurse, biometric screenings, QuitPlan tobacco cessation) and consumer-driven plan changes.
- Designed, communicated and administered all benefit programs including 401(k), medical, dental, life, disability, leaves, FSA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and wellness.
- Proficient in ADP HRIS and Payroll, HR Perspective, HR Profile, E-Time and Reportsmith.
- Cross-trained in payroll; administered weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll.
HR Service Center Analyst
XCEL ENERGY
Minneapolis
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed corporate health & welfare benefits customer service team of four analysts and administrators.
- Audited and responded to escalated HRIS and eligibility issues utilizing PeopleSoft HRIS system which supported 12,000 union/non-union employees and retirees.
- Communicated and interpreted Xcel Energy benefits, policies and procedures to employees, retirees and vendors.
Education
BS - Management-Human Resources
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Audits and Compliance
- Benefit Design and Administration
- Leave Management
- Employee Relations
- HRIS Technology
- Employment Law
- Payroll Compliance
- Workers’ Compensation
- Vendor Management
- Process Mapping and Needs Analysis
- Job Analysis
- Recruiting and Talent Management
- Change Management
Contract Assignments
- Benefit Analyst/HR Generalist, Pinnacle Climate Tech, 02/18, 04/18, Manufacturer of HVAC products, 125 employees
- ADP Implementation & Benefit Analyst, Taylor-Wharton Intl, 10/13, 02/14, Manufacturer of cryogenic products, 100 employees
- HR Manager/Payroll, SECOA Inc, 03/16, 08/16, Theater rigging, acoustics and manufacturer, 60 employees
- Benefit Analyst, Lurie, LLP, 07/15, 08/15, Accounting, tax and professional services, 100 employees
- HR Manager/Payroll, Scout Media, 05/14, 05/15, Digital media and marketing, 250 employees
- HR Manager/Payroll, The Marsh, 03/14, 08/14, Health and wellness center, 70 employees
- HR Generalist, Greatbatch Medical, 05/13, 08/13, Medical device manufacturer, 200 employees
- ADP eTime Implementation, American Medical Systems, 02/13, 05/13, Medical device manufacturer, 500 employees
- HR Analyst, Creative Memories, 11/11, 02/12, Digital and print media, 300 employees
- Benefit Analyst, Christopher & Banks, 09/11, 10/11, Specialty apparel retailer, 7,000 employees
- HR Manager, Industrial Door Co, 03/11, 07/11, Garage door manufacturer and services, 175 employees
- HR Generalist, NatureWorks, 08/10, 12/10, Biotechnology, 100 employees
- Payroll Manager, Driveline Retail Marketing, 01/10, 03/10, Promotions and marketing company, 14,000 employees
- Benefit Analyst, MinuteClinic, 03/09, 07/09, Convenience care medical services, 1,500 employees
- Benefit Analyst/HR Generalist, ev3, 09/08, 11/08, Medical device, 1,300 employees
- Payroll/Benefit Analyst, Accurate Home Care, 03/08, 08/08, Home health care services, 800 employees
- Benefit Analyst, TCF Financial Corporation, 09/07, 02/08, Banking & financial services, 8,000 employees
- HR Manager, Red Cross/Twin Cities, 05/07, 09/07, Non-profit humanitarian organization, 100 employees
Timeline
Senior Benefits/HR Associate
STEVEN DOUGLAS ASSOCIATES, LLC
01.2021 - Current
HR/Business Office Manager
HEGGIES PIZZA LLC
03.2020 - 01.2021
Self-employed
HR CONSULTANT & E-COMMERCE RETAILER
01.2016 - 01.2020
HR Contract Consultant
SALO LLC
01.2008 - 01.2016
HR Generalist, Benefits
J&B GROUP
01.2001 - 01.2007
HR Service Center Analyst
XCEL ENERGY
01.1999 - 01.2001
BS - Management-Human Resources
St. Cloud State University