Duckworth Human Resources LLC provides HR consulting services for growing companies across the United States.
About Us
We're based in the greater Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area, and deliver practical HR solutions unique to each company's business needs and goals. We work tailored to your style and pace - virtually or onsite as needed.
Mission Statement
We partner with clients to strengthen their human resources functions through practical HR strategies, compensation and total rewards solutions, fractional HR support, performance management, and leadership support that advance their business goals.
Vision Statement
To be the consulting partner employers choose to strengthen their HR programs, build strong leaders and position themselves as employers of choice.
About Us
Duckworth Human Resources Consulting provides nationwide HR consulting services to growing businesses. Based in the greater Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area, we deliver practical HR solutions tailored to each company's business needs and goals.
Transparent Pricing Overview
for HR Consulting Services
Duckworth HR provides flexible HR consulting services for growing businesses, from fractional HR support to specialized projects. Our services include compensation, performance management, organizational design, HR strategy, HR metrics, leadership coaching and training, communications, change management, and performance-based employee relations. Choose the level of support that fits your organization, or contact us for a customized solution.
HR Strategy
- Strategic planning aligned to your goals
- Organizational structure guidance
- Clear HR priorities and roadmaps
- Goal-setting frameworks that connect people & performance
Compensation Management
- Compensation Program Development
- Compensation Reviews/Studies
- Pay Structures Development
- Job Architecture/Job Design
- Market Pricing
- Incentives & Other Rewards
- Job Description Creation
Fractional HR Services
- On-demand access to HR experts
- Interim executive leadership
- Scalable support for growth
- Full or part-time help as-needed
Performance Management
- Management Tools
- Evaluation Instruments
- Employee Relations Guidance
- Improvement Strategies
Leadership Development
- HR Fundamentals for Leaders
- Individual Coaching & Skills
- Difficult Conversations
- Effective Feedback Practices
Organizational Design
- Structural assessment
- Role optimization
- Departmental structures
- Span of Control Audits
HR Communications
- Written HR Communications
- Change Management Plans
- Employee Messaging Support
- Leader Communication Tactics
Professional HR Services
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Employee Handbooks
- Process & Workflow Mapping
- Program Development
HR Projects
End-to-end project management and support for HR initiatives across all of our service areas.
Professional Team
Susan Duckworth, MBA
founder and principal HR Consultant
Susan is an accomplished HR leader, strategist, and advisor with extensive multidisciplinary HR experience and strong business acumen. A hands-on HR leader, she helps organizations navigate complex people and business challenges by connecting HR strategy and solutions with broader business objectives. Her cross-industry experience includes expertise in HR strategy, compensation, performance management, employee relations, organizational design, and leadership coaching.
Susan holds the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designations. She is also a Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) and is certified in ADKAR change management.
Credentials & Recognition:
Mark Conwell, B.S.
Sr HR Consultant, compensation
Mark is an accomplished compensation professional and program manager with extensive cross-industry experience designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs. He combines strategic perspective with hands-on expertise in compensation strategy, base pay, incentive compensation, sales compensation, job evaluation, and compensation program design and administration.
Mark holds the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designations.
Credentials & Recognition:
Monika Pintsch, M.A.
Susan Duckworth, MBA
Mark Conwell, B.S.
Stacey Curry, M.A.
Stacey Curry, M.A.
sr hr consultant, leader coaching
Stacey is a seasoned consultant and certified leadership coach with extensive cross-industry experience. She brings a strategic, practical approach to helping leaders strengthen their effectiveness, navigate workplace challenges, build stronger relationships, and lead through organizational change. Her coaching expertise and ability to work with leaders across a variety of business environments make her a valued and trusted coaching partner.
Stacey holds the International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC) credential and TICC coaching certification. She is also the Founder and CEO of Feeling the Stones Coaching.
Credentials & Recognition:
Monika Pintsch, M.A.
sr HR consultant, compensation
Laura Russell, B.S.
Monika is an senior compensation leader with deep technical expertise and cross industry experience. She brings a practical, analytical, and hands-on approach to helping organizations address complex compensation challenges, with expertise in compensation strategy, program design, job evaluation, market analysis, and pay structures.
Monika holds the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designations.
Credentials & Recognition:
Laura Russell, B.S.
Sr HR Consultant, COMPENSATION
Laura is an experienced compensation and benefits leader with extensive expertise in aligning total rewards programs with organizational objectives. She brings a practical, collaborative, and hands-on approach to compensation and benefits, with experience in compensation strategy, market analysis, pay structures, benefits, and total rewards program design and administration.
Laura holds the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), and Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designations.
Credentials & Recognition:
Denise Slack, B.A.
Denise Slack, B.A.
HR consultant, compensation
Denise is an experienced senior compensation analyst and consultant with strong technical expertise and cross-industry experience. She brings an analytical, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to compensation challenges, with expertise in market analysis, benchmarking, job evaluation, pay structures, compensation analysis, and program administration.
Denise's combination of technical proficiency and practical experience enables her to provide organizations with reliable, data-driven compensation insights and solutions.
Loretta Thirtyacre, M.S.
sr HR consultant, leadership and organizational design
Loretta is a senior HR leader, consultant, published author, and speaker with extensive cross-industry experience and strong business acumen. She combines strategic perspective with a practical, hands-on approach to helping organizations strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve team dynamics, and address complex people and organizational challenges while keeping business objectives at the forefront.
Loretta is certified to administer and interpret the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) assessment. She also serves as President and Principal of Thirtyacre and Associates.
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