Kronos
ADP
Cheryl Cumming
Revere,MA
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-qualified [Job Title] with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
08.2023 - Current
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
- Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current on best practices in human resources management and share insights with the organization.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
HR Director
Lighthouse Nursing Care Center
03.2016 - 07.2023
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Worker’s compensation claim management, filing claims, accident investigation.
- PBJ (Payroll Based Journal) and other state required reporting.
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.1998 - 10.2015
- Trained new team members in policies and procedures and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
- Collaborated with HR to develop and maintain up-to-date benefits manual.
- Administered performance-based incentive and bonus plans, encouraging employee excellence.
- Assisted with design and implementation of various employee benefits programs.
- Ensure accurate payroll process, timecard reconciliation, data entry, process and close payroll, distribution of paychecks.
Education
Certificate - HR Management
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MASHRM-Certified Professional - HR Management
SHRM/NSCC
DanversBBA - Business Administration And HR Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2024
Skills
- Benefits and compensation management
- Recordkeeping
- Cultural Awareness
- Recruitment
- Problem-Solving
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Retention
- Management Development
- Training development
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Onboarding and Orientation
- HR policies and procedures
- HR software proficiency
Software
PeopleSoft(oracle)
Word/excel
PCC
Employee Navigator
Certification
SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
08.2023 - Current
SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
12-2021
HR Director
Lighthouse Nursing Care Center
03.2016 - 07.2023
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.1998 - 10.2015
Certificate - HR Management
North Shore Community College
SHRM-Certified Professional - HR Management
SHRM/NSCC
BBA - Business Administration And HR Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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