Mandie Begin

Vice President, People

Newsela

Sep 2025 - Current (1 year)

Vice President of Operations & HR

Bushel

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 1 month)

As the Vice President of Operations & HR at Bushel ( a series C SaaS Start up in the Agriculture/Fintech space) I served in a key executive role responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operational and human resource functions. As a member of the ELT, I provided senior leadership and guidance to Bushel’s business and people operations. They told me I was a super communicator and collaborator at the heart of our operations. My role connected the company’s strategic vision with the day-to-day operational execution by working closely with ELT to develop and implement strategies and tactics that support Bushel’s growth. I ensured that the company’s operations are running smoothly and efficiently while also cultivating a positive and

Vice President Human Resources

Bushel

Jul 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Served as a sounding board to the CoFounder/CEO and executive team, using discernment to evaluate ideas and situations, and providing insight to decisions during a time of fundraising, M&A, and maturation in a SaaS organization. Lead internal communications, nurturing people’s excitement about Bushel's potential by building energy and momentum around progress and ideas. Provided strategic leadership for people related functions of the org, including Human Resources and Facilities. Responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources best practices. Coordination and implementation of processes, policies and programs regarding talent acquisition, organizational development, talent development, engagement, rete

Vice President Human Resources

Forum Communications Co

Oct 2020 - Jul 2021 (10 months)

Developed HR capability, rigor and discipline as Forum transitions from print media into the digital world. Quickly immersed in the business practices, language and culture of FCC to build relationships and credibility with key people and businesses throughout the Company. Grew the HR brand within the organization, updated outdated processes, leveraged vendor relationships to outsource payroll and benefits administration to focus team on value driven work. Lead workstream focused on strategic design of organizational structure.

Human Resources Manager

Corelink Administrative Solutions

Sep 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Joined CoreLink to help them go through the path of a closure. A member of the senior leadership team responsible to advise the team on topics related to CoreLink's number 1 resource: Our People. Accountable for talent development initiatives, being a passionate people developer who demonstrates integrity, innovation, collaboration, team work and inspires others to do the same. Required to lead by empowering the team. Champion of high performing, collaborative, fun, and customer-focused team culture. Ownership of day-to-day management of activities within the HR team, including goal planning and determining team objectives. Plan and organize all activities of the department including team meetings, team building activities, and 1:1 meet

Manager Total Rewards - North America

Bobcat Company

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Lead the compensation and benefits for North America by planning, developing and implementing the programs, structures, policies and procedures, to be responsive to the company's goals and competitive practices while ensuring strong customer service. Also, manage and administer the benefit plans for the company via team collaboration, by providing guidance and assistance for all company benefits plans. Responsible to develop and recommend strategy and initiatives to ensure market competitiveness of company compensation programs and driving towards a total rewards philosophy. Assuring that programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and philosophy and government regulations. Handles compliance reporting and a

Director of Human Resources

MasTec Clean Energy Infrastructure

Apr 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Responsible for workforce and succession planning, overseeing staff operations, leadership and development training, business planning and budget development of HR programs, planning, directing and managing all human resources initiatives including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations of an organization, ensuring policies, procedures and HR programs are consistently administered, aligned with organizational goals and are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements and laws.

HR/Benefits Manager

MasTec Clean Energy Infrastructure

Sep 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Responsible for supervision of employee benefits in all company operations and for providing special guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans that supports our growth and business objectives. Administer employee benefits programs. Responsible for open enrollment including employee meetings, enrolling employees in optional plans and conducting seminars for local personnel. Implement approved plan changes and prepare announcement material. Advise and counsel management and employees on existing benefits. Develop company cost information for new plans and make recommendations to management concerning sharing of cost between employer and employee. Evaluate and compare existing company benefits with those of o

Benefits & Systems Administrator

American Crystal Sugar Company

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Responsible for ensuring the human resources system software supports the accurate administration of multiple employee benefit plans, compensation programs, collectively bargained agreements, various government reporting requirements, Company policies, and adhoc reporting requirements. Also, to administer a combination of employee benefits plans such as medical, dental, flex fund, life and long term disability insurance, 401(k), and related SERP plans. And to, respond to various questions and provide information/reports on employee benefits, policies, and pay practices to employees, Payroll and HR staff.

Online Services Consultant

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 (9 months)

This position is a customer facing position that leads multiple, complex implementation projects and programs that cross many levels of customers. This position provids technical subject matter expertise (system functionality, demo site configuration, EDI and account management) in efforts to win/close new business. In addition, this position is accountable for introducing and training on all online services provided by the company. This includes self service administration, analysis and reporting at the employer, member and consultant levels. This position requires technical system knowledge as well as Human Resources knowledge to provide day-to-day management and oversight of project activities and communication with group leaders, market

Worksite Benefits Service Representative - NISI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Sep 2009 - Jan 2013 (3 years 5 months)

Service, retain and sell payroll deduction products in current groups. This job also requires providing assistance in the sale/enrollment of additional products to prospective accounts. Also to, educate or service and enroll Flex Spending accounts.

Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

May 2005 - Sep 2009 (4 years 5 months)

Responsible for communication of benefit programs regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment and other requirements, and educating employees on company benefits; Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and researching utilization experience, cost, participation level of current benefits and potential benefits and trends; involved in researching and recommending plan and policy changes, working with all levels of management developing recommendations for potential changes as appropriate based on analyses, current literature and competitive standing of company benefit programs within the job market. Responsible to research, analyze and compile salary survey market data, analyze and provide reports on external surveys in regards to sa

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