Becky Wiegel

United States, Iowa, Dubuque
45 years old
5.0 2 Reviews
Becky is a trusted and respected HR Professional who leads the HR function to be a strategic business partner to the organization.
Becky is currently the HR Director for Woodward Communications, Inc. She has served in this role since February 2014. During this time, she has restructured the HR Department to better serve the organization and the employee owners. She has lead notable changes in the areas of recruitment and onboarding, management development, employee benefits, performance management, HR and payroll systems, and employee retention. Becky also promotes employee ownership by serving as the VP of Membership for the Iowa/Nebraska Chapter of the ESOP Association.
Becky began her career as an HR professional as in Intern at Isola Laminate Systems in La Crosse, WI. Becky was afforded MANY developmental opportunities, including leading the consolidation of five employee handbooks and serving as the interim HR Manager for our plant in Chandler, AZ. When Isola moved its corporate offices to AZ, Becky then joined HCR ManorCare in Dubuque, IA, as the HR Manager. Learning that this environment wasn't the best fit for her, Becky joined Capital Newspapers in Madison, WI, starting her career in the media industry. Becky has taken on progressively responsible roles since she started in the media industry in 2004. In 2009, looking for more experience with benefits administration and a culture that was a better fit for her, she joined Woodward Communications, Inc. in Dubuque, Iowa. Becky is seen as a fair and respected leader who is comfortable recommending and implementing change.
Becky is intrinsically motivated by others valuing her thoughts and ideas and by being challenged. While she doesn't know what her next career move will be, she is very happy developing her expertise and providing advice and counsel to leaders across the organization.

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5.0
01/30/2019 @ 04:36 pm

Becky is a knowledgeable and professional HR Director at Woodward Communications, Inc. I've worked with Becky for almost five years and have had a positive experience. Becky is incredibly knowledgeable in all areas of HR. I appreciate her openness to feedback and she welcomes ideas and opinions of others.

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02/04/2019 @ 10:04 pm

Becky is one of the best people with whom I've worked. She is a master in her craft and would be an excellent fit in any HR department!

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Education
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse , United States , La Crosse

    Bachelor of Science-Business Administration , I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resources Management. I also completed a minor in Accounting.
    http://www.uwlax.edu
    09/1997 - 05/2001
Career History
  • Woodward Communications, Inc. , United States , Dubuque , Lead the Human Resources function of the organization to best serve the needs of our customers, our employee owners, and our ESOP. Participate as a business partner on the Woodward Communications, Inc. Executive Leadership Team.

    http://www.wcinet.com
    HR Director
    Iowa
    04/2009
  • Capital Newspapers , United States , Madison , I began as the employment specialist, primarily helping with recruiting and interviewing, performance management and employee development. When I left Capital Newspapers, I was the Benefits Specialist, responsible for the communication and administration of all employee benefits.

    http://www.capitalnewspapers.com
    Employment and Benefits Specialist
    Wisconsin
    07/2004 to 03/2009
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Core Competencies
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Culture Development
  • Change Management
  • Compensation and Benefits Strategy
  • Employee Development
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Team Building
  • Negotiation/Facilitation
Greatest Attributes
  • Fair
  • Competent
  • Curious
  • Caring
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