Andrea Cherwinski
Eaton Rapids,MI
Summary
To achieve a position in Human Resources and Labor Relations that utilizes my exceptional skills in talent selection, retention and motivation.
Benefits specialist with extensive experience in managing employee benefits programs and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration and driving results in dynamic environments. Strong skills in benefits administration, conflict resolution, and communication, with focus on adapting to changing needs and supporting organizational goals. Trusted for reliability and efficiency in delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Benefits Specialist
Eaton County
Charlotte, MI
07.2020 - Current
- Manage the medical, dental and vision plans for Eaton County.
- Handle FMLA and Disability requests.
- Plan and implement the companies open enrollment.
- Puts on multiple retirement and health fair events each year.
- Takes care of the Workers Comp for the employer.
- Helps with employee investigations and recommendations.
- Handles all reporting for the employer benefit plans.
- Manages all unemployment claims.
Assistant Manager of Human Resources
Management Resources Development
East Lansing, MI
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed payroll and tracked attendance for over 350 employees.
- Ensured that onboarding was accurately processed.
- Sent out important employee notifications for benefits and other important matters.
- Advised locations and management team on proper interviewing procedures.
- Checked all employee files for accuracy.
Human Resources Assistant
Adiant
Charlotte, MI
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed payroll and tracked attendance for over 200 manufacturing employees.
- Ensured that managers had administered employee reviews by deadline.
- Posted employee birthdays and employee of the month.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
- Tracked and maintained employee FMLA files, and ensured that employee files were kept up to date and in the proper location.
Human Resources Intern
John Deere
Olathe, KS
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed a job shadowing program for 250 salaried employees in an Iowa facility.
- Analyzed data for new training program checking for areas of development for marketing personnel within John Deere.
- Created job hierarchy chart for the three areas of sales and marketing within John Deere.
- Utilized research to create a system for managers to hold more effective one on one meetings with employees.
- Created a template for managers to utilize when creating employee performance improvement contracts, outlining what should be included to help the employee have the best chance for improvement.
Human Resources Intern
TechSmith Corporation
Okemos, MI
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Created new hire contracts and participated in employee interviews.
- Scheduled interviews for summer interns and assisted in onboarding process.
- Researched information for new employee pet insurance program.
- Assisted in implementation and analysis of new employee sexual harassment training.
Staffing Manager
Elwood Staffing
Lansing, MI
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Sourced, interviewed and hired 500+ new employees for Lansing MI, Goshen IN and Coldwater MI, increasing applicants by a mean of 22%.
- Supervised and monitored employees, bridging the communications gap between management and employees resulting in effectively increasing employee retention by 6% as well as raising the employee satisfaction rate by 8%.
- Reduced payroll gaps/issues by 9% through a diligent review process and a proper filing system, thereby effectively decreasing the time needed to complete payroll by 3%.
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
Gaylord, MI
09.2004 - 07.2016
- Interviewed candidates using new screening techniques and utilized employment boards which increased productivity by 4% and also increased applications by 16%.
- Improved employee customer service skills through new training that improved customer satisfaction by 3%.
- Monitored and guided employee career progression, making them feel more valued and increasing retention of cashiers by 5%.
- Created and delivered employee performance reviews and coaching for improvement to 50+ employees.
Education
Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations -
Michigan State University
05-2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources
Davenport University
12-2016
Associate of Applied Science degree - Applied Science
North Central Michigan College
12-2012
Skills
- Human Resources
- HR
- Recruiting
- Compensation
- Employee Relations
- Payroll
- HRIS
- Recruitment
- Benefits Administration
- Benefits
- Kronos
- New employee enrollment
- Verbal and written communication
- Healthcare benefits
- Benefits explanation
- Benefits administration
- Written and oral communication
- Policy interpretation
- Employee benefits laws
- Termination procedures
- FMLA comprehension
- Retirement plans
- New employee orientations
- Employee relations
- Benefits strategy development
- Leave management
- Onboarding assistance
- Human resources management
- Employment law
- Open enrollment
- HR compliance
- Recruitment support
- Benefits interpretation
- Employee benefits practices
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Job description development
- Records maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Conflict resolution
- Payroll management
- HRIS knowledge
- Report writing
- Professional demeanor
- Presentation skills
- Labor relations
- Business acumen
- Analytical skills
Certification
FMLA Specialist, 2018-08-01, 2020-12-01
Timeline
Benefits Specialist
Eaton County
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager of Human Resources
Management Resources Development
02.2019 - 07.2020
Human Resources Assistant
Adiant
08.2018 - 02.2019
Human Resources Intern
John Deere
05.2018 - 08.2018
Human Resources Intern
TechSmith Corporation
01.2018 - 05.2018
Staffing Manager
Elwood Staffing
07.2016 - 01.2018
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
09.2004 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources
Davenport University
Associate of Applied Science degree - Applied Science
North Central Michigan College
Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations -
Michigan State University
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Assessments
HR: Compensation & Benefits, Proficient, 2020-02-01