Cindy Heindel

About Cindy Heindel

Vice President, Human Resources with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services and manufacturing industries. Skilled in Human Resources Leadership and Strategic Planning, Talent Leadership, Benefits & Employee Wellbeing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Administration, Management, Business Process Improvement. Strong human resources professional focused on providing an exceptional employee experience while managing costs and driving value. MBA from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Experience

1. VP, Human Resources

   Thrivent

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Lead a team of HR Business Partners who provide strategic HR leadership and are responsible for executing HR and Talent strategy, core process and programs. Act as a key partner to executive leaders on talent strategies and initiatives. Partners with HR Centers of Excellence to provide thought leadership on the needs of the business and how they translate to HR services. Leadership of a centralized performance management team that provides consultation to leaders and employees on performance and other sensitive matters.

Education

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources & Marketing

  1996

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2003

Skills

• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• Advisory Boards
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Business Continuity
• Administration
• Talent Management
• Compensation & Benefits Programs
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Business Process Improvement
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Succession Planning
• Management
• Change Management
• Employee Training
• Executive Management
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Manufacturing