Cheryl Milbauer, Mhrlr, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Muskego, Wisconsin, Us

NABCO Entrances is a leading manufacturer and installer of ICU/CCU hospital doors and activation devices for automatic pedestrian doors.⌨ Learn more about our products at: www.nabcoentrances.com As VP of Human Resources & General Affairs, I am accountable for providing HR leadership and guidance to drive progress toward the organization’s business goals. I lead a team of 2 Safety Coordinators, 1 HR Generalist, 1 Payroll and Benefits Administrator, 1 HR Manager, and 1 General Affairs & Compliance Manager to provide the full suite of HR services across the US and Canada.To carry out my mandate, I design integrated strategies to create inter-department efficiencies, foster employee engagement, reinforce a culture of KPI-based accountability, strengthen the employer/employee relationship, enhance regulatory compliance, improve staff retention and morale, and remove bottlenecks in business performance.Among my accomplishments, I have:➥ Served as key HR resource to the executive team; provided strategic, administrative, and operational support to influence and inform the development of business goals, tactical priorities, and growth plans.➥ Designed custom safety trainings and orientations, established a compliant and risk-averse corporate culture, and created the role of Safety Coordinator.➥ Positioned the HR Department as a business partner and growth driver with a voice in the decision-making process.➥ Overhauled the compensation structure to achieve parity with market rates, eliminate gender/race gaps, and standardize roles and responsibilities.➥ Leveraged the Hoshin Kanri X matrix to establish and communicate key corporate objectives.➥ Analyzed and optimized recruitment processes to reduce the reliance on third-party recruitment firms.

Muskego, Wisconsin, Us

As Human Resources Director, I provided the full suite of HR services across multiple US states and Canadian provinces, including: talent management, performance management, recruitment, retention, training and development, employee relations, investigations and terminations, compensation, and benefits administration. Among my accomplishments, I developed key strategies to turn around poor employee morale, optimize day-to-day HR operations, and administer robust, efficient, and responsive policies and programs aligned with the company’s strategic business goals. Here are some of the ways I’ve made positive contributions to business performance:➥ Led the company through multiple insurance carrier changes during open enrollment with minimal disruptions to business operations.➥ Shaped an integrated succession planning strategy by Q1, 2019. ➥ Developed and nurtured strong leadership qualities via 3rd party training programs. ➥ Led a Canada-based HR Manager and US-Based HR Generalist, holding them accountable against key performance goals.➥ Launched a retirement plan for the Canadian region; reviewed costs, negotiated terms, and collaborated with brokers to develop employee material.➥ Centralized the payroll function and created system backups as part of a broader risk management strategy.➥ Drove the development of a new safety handbook to facilitate 100% regulatory compliance.➥ Designed a centralized recruitment strategy to efficiently source highly qualified, values-aligned talent of all levels.

Mequon, Wi, Us

As Human Resources Manager, I was tasked with directing all HR operations in a unionized environment. Among my accomplishments, I developed a top-tier talent recruitment pipeline, contributing to a cohesive Talent Acquisition vision encompassing the attraction of diverse, values-aligned talent of all levels.Some of my additional contributions include:➥ Supported collective bargaining negotiations by serving as chief note-taker and legal point of contact.➥ Conducted succession planning and annual review sessions with department heads.➥ Drafted, updated, and overhauled administrative and HR policies.➥ Managed, monitored, and administered FMLA processes.➥ Managed all new hire safety orientations. ➥ Performed annual compensation reviews for all non-union positions.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

I joined Engine and Transmission Exchange in 2013, where I managed and administered all human resources, safety, and employee relations activities while simultaneously managing 2 assistants.Some of my key contributions include:➥ Established a new hire orientation program.➥ Centralized recruitment processes for office and production positions.➥ Developed a best-in-class safety program focused on basic training and employee communications. ➥ Authored a new handbook and updated ancillary policies.➥ Authored job descriptions and collaborated with the management team to establish salary ranges for new positions.➥ Coached supervisors on all aspects of employee relations, performance management, and effective leadership.

Human Resources Generalist responsible for managing all aspects of human resources in a non-union environment.

Human Resources Manager solely responsible for managing all aspects of human resources, safety and industrial relations in a Union environment at two manufacturing facilities.

Interim Benefits Manager responsible for managing employee benefits for 2,500 employees across multiple clinics and three critical access hospitals.Oversee a staff of four benefits specialists.Chair the Benefits Advisory Committee who advises on future benefit changes based on trending, market analysis and comparison.Ensure policies and procedures are updated, maintained and created in the context of regulatory/legal needs and organizational needs.Lead several initiatives to standardize benefits across the Immanuel St. Joseph’s system resulting in cost savings of $1.5 million.

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Assistant HR Manager responsible for coordinating recruitment and selection and administration of human resources program, ensuring all federal, state and company standards are met. Oversaw a staff of three people.Assisted in administering benefit programs, unemployment compensations, worker’s compensation, disability management, and wage and job description functions.Counseled and coached employees and supervisors concerning company policies and practices to ensure consistent enforcement of the policies.Reviewed disciplinary and merit pay recommendations from supervisors.Managed performance appraisals and job descriptions.

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Retirement & Disability Benefits Analyst responsible for administering various medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement plans (qualified and nonqualified) and deferred compensation plans.Assisted with freezing a defined benefit plan and developing a new addition to the 401(k) plan.Completed federal filing requirements—5500s, SARs, PBGC premiums, 204(h) notices and coordinated annual benefit plan audits.Administered company policies such as FMLA and disability management.Maintained summary plan descriptions and ensure accurate employee communications of company benefits. Supervised all litigated workers compensation claims in six states for nine plants and provide settlement authority within financial limits.

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Benefits Specialist responsible for benefit plans payments and premiums to ensure accurate billing.Processed retirements from defined benefit and defined contribution plans, 401(k) and profit sharing plan enrollments and beneficiary changes. Coordinated data exchange with trust company and prepared various reports.