Cheryl Mckeever Phr, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Plano, Tx, Us

Jönköping, Sweden, Se

Lead Benefits for Global Manufacturing company which employees 800+ US members and supports 7 Regional HR Generalist with HR Guidance. Role expanded with responsibilities of former HRBP, Paycom HRIS Maintenance, Fast growth in company acquisitions and Employee Integration. • Oversaw in designing and administering benefit programs, including health insurance, 401K retirement plan, leave and wellness initiatives for an employee population of 800 employees in the U.S.• Primary management with key contacts such as brokers and carriers to ensure the day-to-day administration of benefits met expectations and employee satisfaction.• Developed benefits strategy and lead the annual benefits renewal and Open Enrollment process including live educational presentations and addressing employee benefits inquires.• Preparation, distribution and promotion of benefit offerings information to all employees.• Oversight and management of employee leave of absences and coordination with applicable insurance carriers, employee, managers and payroll.• Collaborated with payroll to insure accurate benefits premiums, 401K deductions and any paid leave adjustments. Auditing of monthly billings.• Completed EE01 Reporting and file with government. • Remaining abreast of government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar sized companies.• Oversaw administration of 401K plan, yearly audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations/filing.• August 2023 HR Business partner responsibilities transitioned to my role and assisting with HR Management direction and daily US operational inquires due to replacement of US HR Director and US President.• Involvement in Paycom HRIS Management and employee record maintenance. Onboarding/Terminations.• April 2024 integration of 2 company acquisitions affecting consolidation and training to Paycom platform, Principal 401K Plan and Benefits Plan Offerings and enrollment.

RFL : Projects ended, wanting to get back into company with position longevity. Working for mid-size companies who needed hands on tactical and strategic HR advice and operational management. Established and/or developed HR Departments. • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and helping resolve work-related problems. Develop interpersonal relationships with all levels of the organization.• Manage Benefits plans and communicate with brokers, carriers, and outside vendors. Respond to employee questions. Annual renewals with TPA’s, open enrollment meetings and ERISA Compliance. 401K Plan administration.• Payroll processing and HRIS maintenance.• Partner with managers to uphold various human resource programs, policies, procedures and assess compliance concerns in accordance with federal, state, and local labor laws.• Oversee various project work and daily human resource management. • Lead the employee relations investigations and provide counsel to leaders and managers on employee relations issues, including, but not limited to: corrective action, conflict resolution, harassment issues, etc., utilizing Legal resource(s), when appropriate, to investigate and resolve issues in a prompt and fair manner, minimizing legal risk to the organization and leadership.• Implement and conduct new hire orientations and onboarding procedures. Facilitate terminations and progressive discipline.• Establish employee files, conduct I-9 and 401K audits, maintain HR records, OSHA guidelines and handbook revisions. • Assist Managers with recruitment efforts including job postings, extending offer letters, screening applications, interviewing, administering background checks and any skills testing. • Delivering training initiatives as needed for compliance and for improving individual and team performance.

Mckinney, Texas, Us

RFL: Owners closed businessHired to manage HR Operations for multi family property management company that has had quick growth over last few years and supporting 232+ employees. Partnering with Owners, Executive team and Managers of Properties to advance the HR department & support overall business strategy to align with organizational goals. HR Focus: Subject matter advisor, leadership guidance-coaching, operations support, training, benefits management, employee relations, payroll processing, HRIS integration, HR department administration, policy & procedure development, employment law, revisions, employee advisor, WC, Safety, OSHA and compliance.•Develop and maintain strong relationships with business units to advise, develop, and implement changes to ensure alignment of business objectives•Educate and advise leadership on employee relations issues and compliance with company and employee law•Manage and develop the benefits offerings and research competitive market trends•Benefits renewal negotiated original renewal of 18.4% to 10.6% plus $60K credit for medical, other existing plans renewed from 16%-21% decrease plus $30K credit•Processed Payroll, Integrated ADP Workforce Now payroll and employee benefits platforms for streamline processes•Conduct various training programs to management and responsible for on-going employee council in the areas of company benefits, performance management, and policies•Prevented over $70K+ on potential fines from discovered compliance exposure 2018 & 2019•Developed processes to facilitate the on-boarding and orientation of new employees, ensuring successful transition into the company•Manage the Company's payroll process and timekeeping system, ensuring timely and accurate processing. Main point of contact for all payroll-related questions•Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions.

Plano, Tx, Us

RFL: Position outsourced / Laid off due to company downsizing and Covid Pandemic. Manage Human Resource functions for an award-winning technology firm with 248 employees in the US and India. Partnered with President and Executive team in understanding business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with business directors and executives to ensure high quality services delivered consistently to their groups.• Led conversion from Oracle HCM to ADP Workforce Now, resulting in a $15,000 cost savings.• Developed and implemented key HR programs, including new hire orientation, onboarding initiatives, and annual compliance training.• Evaluated benefit offerings and implemented a benefits strategy resulting in a 22% savings. • Achieved 100% compliance on external audits related to 401k and ESOP.• Collaborated with attorney to ensure immigration filings, renewals, and amendments for over 10% of company H1-B and L1A employees• Responsible for maintenance and integrity of Oracle Cloud HCM and ADP Workforce Now HRIS and Payroll• Educated and advised managers on employee relations issues and compliance with company policies• Managed Annual Benefit renewals assessment with outside brokers. Recommended new and/or improved employee benefit plans. assisted employees with insurance problems and questions• Served as the key contact with vendors on the day to day management/administration of benefits and payroll to insure vendor services are meeting expectations •Acted as liaison on employee relations issues between employees and management across multiple geographies•Oversaw and processed semi-monthly payroll, ensure all payments, and tax filings are filed in accordance with the law.

RFL: Office relocated to Pennsylvania.Reporting to Director of HR, oversaw Benefits Management and HR Functional Operations for 1200+ Manufacturing Employees Union and Non-union.•Managed company benefits programs: 401K, medical, dental, vision, FMLA, ACA, Cobra, FSA, HSA, LTD, STD, GTL and AD&D plans. Union and Non-Union•Worked with brokers on recommendations for new or modified plans, annual renewal meetings, comparisons quotes and made recommendations to executive team on sharing of cost between employer and employee. Conducted employee benefit open enrollment meetings and new hire education •Handled benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution•Managed the enrollment of all employees in plans offered, Update self-service portals, post documents on-line and assist employees when questions arise•Partnered with Payroll Manager on weekly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly payrolls submitting benefit changes, revisions, retirement plan changes and auditing for compliance •Insured accurate and timely maintenance of the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) for benefits processing and reporting. Set-up for all local union benefits and assists in local audits when needed• Insured company compliance with provisions of ERISA. Prepared reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal, state and other regulatory agencies• Managed yearly SARS notifications for wellness and 401k plans. Conducted 401k yearly audits and discrimination testing. Prepare 5500 filing• Member of Fiduciary Plan Administrative and Investment Committee overseeing the companies Fidelity 401K plan. Processed contributions and loans in ADP HRIS and conducted 401k required audits •Reconciled all insurance invoices in timely fashion. Funded HSA/FSA plans on weekly schedule, Audited and ensured any discrepancies where updated with Finance and Benefit carriers•Managed all leave programs and prepared benefit reports requested by Directors.

Dallas, Tx, Us

RFL: Resigned Supporting 198+ employees and leadership team in a variety of human resource functions to development and maintain a positive and productive work environment for the company. Area of expertise in Employee Relations, Processing Payroll and Benefits Administration.•Point-of-contact for Senior Leadership team and departments to resolve operational problems. Recognized as trusted HR Resource Advisor, providing expertise and guidance regarding matters of employee relations. •Developed, implemented and managed “Launch to Success” training and education sessions regarding Mentor/Protégé Success to Leadership with employees requesting to be on a waiting list for next sessions•2014 successfully transitioned to new Health Broker, 401(k) Plan provider, HRIS system, and WC Insurance Carrier•Managed the Benefit Programs. Worked with outside auditors to insure compliance with all benefit plans and design. Addressed employee questions; facilitated Benefit Communications, Administered Annual Open Enrollment meetings, and daily benefit needs. Renewed plans only increased by 8% for New Year•Monitored ER trends and provided solutions to organizational deficiencies affecting the company•Proactively suggest solutions affecting employee relations and implement best practices for the future•Facilitated terminations with managers and conduct exit interviews for departing employees•Recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures to provide continual improvements in efficiency of the HR department and services delivered •Managed the Leave of Absence Programs: STD/LTD, FMLA,ADA, COBRA, WC and Personal Leave of Absence •Assisted in the development of a compensation program to implement into the organization•Responded to unemployment requests and monitored rate changes•Consult on organizational change, workforce planning and skills assessment•Special projects assigned, back-up payroll processing and conducting new hire orientations

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RFL: Laid-Off Position supported 8000+ multi-state US employees at corporate and field operations while partnering with business leaders on various company initiatives. •Consulted with business leadership in the planning process and supporting the execution of the full scope of Human Resource responsibilities for assigned business groups at corporate and field operations.•Saved company over $134,000 in proposed fines dealing with I9 compliance . 92% of successful wins regarding and responding to 33 EEOC discrimination and employment claims, 4 wage & hour, 1 FMLA/CFRA claim •Facilitated terminations/performance warnings, and separation agreements•Insured consistency and compliance of all locations HR policies and programs compliant with Federal and State Regulations •Managed and resolved complex employee relation issues. Conducted effective, thorough and objective investigations and documented appropriately•Recruited for exempt and non-exempt positions in multi-states•Managed the benefit plan renewals and designs which lead to renewing at an overall cost increase of 12%. Managed Benefit communications, open enrollment meetings, administration of all leave programs, COBRA, and 401K Administration•Discovered Hawaii benefit plan billing inaccuracies which lead to a $12K credit back to company•Conducted management and employee training which included: sexual harassment, interview hiring practices, employment law, performance reviews, coaching and guidance, discrimination issues and state compliance for new managers •Consult on organizational change, workforce planning and skills assessment•Administered Annual Performance Review Program aligning with company’s performance based culture. Facilitated training to employee and executive level •Assisted in compensation calibration management assessments •Achieved compliance audit results of 95% in field operations locations with the required compliance standards required by State and Federal Employment Laws

Saint Ouen L'Aumône, Val-D'Oise, Fr

RFL: Laid-Off, RestructuringGlobal Medical Device manufacturing company comprised of 300+ employees nation-wide covering all aspects of Human Resource Operations and HR Support to Management and Employees. •Applied broad knowledge of HR practices and hands-on experience in various human resource functions to provide tactical HR support throughout the business.•Provided quality guidance to management and employees regarding employee relation matters, performance management and development. Mentor employees and counsel managers on discipline and terminations •Worked with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and retention•Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. Reduced legal risks and partnered with legal department as needed•Managed employee benefits programs. Oversaw plan design, contract renewal, administration, new hire and annual enrollment meetings and ensured that all related billing was accurate, timely and audited appropriately• Administered annual performance review program and revised as necessary•Worked as liaison between benefit carriers and employees regarding claim issues. Reviewed changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, and reported necessary changes to management •Administered 401K plan and yearly audits.•Responded to unemployment letters and hearings with 85% success rate on contested unemployment claims •Consult on organizational change, workforce planning and skills assessment•Recruited and hired 163 employees from 2009-2010. Advised and consulted with hiring mangers regarding efficient methods for filling open positions and job description development. Managed all job requisitions, background checks, and extended offer letters •Ensured consistency and compliance with federal and state regulations regarding employee handbook and policies•Processed payroll using ADP’s HRIS / PayEx system with accounting department

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RFL: Company Bought and Laid-OffFormerly Old American Insurance and merged with Affirmative Insurance. Responsible for offering HR support and guidance to management/associates while merging with new company acquisitions that increased employee base from 325 to 3000. Worked with Vice President, HR to restructure and develop a strategic operational department. •Provided all levels of management with advice, guidance and appropriate recommendations for employee performance and employee relations issues•Discovered overtime compliance issues while processing hourly payroll cycle. Revised payroll process and conducted conversion of semi-monthly payroll to a bi-weekly payroll system•Converted benefit plans to new carriers while designing and implementing healthcare changes that reduced employer and employee cost while improving benefit coverages and employee satisfaction by 6% •Point of contact for leadership team and departments to resolve operation problems and provide solutions affecting employee relations•Standardized files, forms and general processes for department and new merged business•Oversaw recruiting program. Lowered staffing turnover by analyzing turnover reasons and recruiting for open positions •Developed retention committee to access current turnover to determine what factors are affecting employees for staying and those leaving. Created Attendance Lottery Program•Manage the ADP HRIS system regarding implementation updates, data integrity, reporting and compliance of employee records and history