Cheryl Grimes
Southfield
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Manager with over 10 years of experience in HR leadership and employee development. Skilled in policy enforcement, onboarding, and talent acquisition, consistently contributing to improved workforce productivity and organizational alignment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Comprehensive Care Service, Inc. (Cardiovascular Perfusion Company)
Plymouth, MI
04.2015 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Led talent acquisition efforts, streamlining recruitment processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive training programs to improve workforce skills and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Supervised four direct reports, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
- Created and implemented internal audits to ensure compliance with JACHO (Joint Commission) guidelines.
- Ensured that all clinicians (Perfusionists, ECMO Specialists, RT, RNs and Autotransfusionists (Cell Savers) credentials were up to date in the hospital systems such as Tenet, V-PRO, Symplr, Intellicentrics, Greens Security, Vendormate (GHX)
- Facilitated onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Managed employee relations by addressing concerns and promoting a positive work environment.
- Provided coaching and counseling to employees, enhancing their skills and workplace performance.
- Assisted with building new modules for our HR system UKG
Human Resources Business Partner (Generalist)
Residential Home Healthcare
Troy, MI
03.2008 - 04.2015
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligning with organizational goals.
- Facilitated talent acquisition processes to attract top healthcare professionals.
- Supported employee relations initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture and boost engagement.
- Streamlined performance management systems to drive employee development and accountability.
- Coordinated onboarding and offboarding processes to improve employee transition experiences.
- Managed Private care company (HR Liaison)
- Tracked metrics for terminations and new hires to inform HR strategies and processes.
- Managed recruitment efforts to source and hire top talent for the organization.
- Worked closely with Director of Nursing to ensure that all clinicians were compliant through Joint Commission
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI08.2012
Skills
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Onboarding/Offboarding
- New employee orientation
- Talent development
- Leadership Development
- Employee relations
- Exit interviews
- Coaching and Counseling
- Policy enforcement
- Workplace Compliance
- Employee handbook development
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
Managed our Top Work Place surveys of which we received awards for five consecutive years.
Was promoted from HR Generalist to Sr. HR Generalist to Corporate HR Manager during my tenure with Comprehensive Care Services, Inc.
Implemented several corporate policies especially during the Covid 19 era. (saftey policy, work from home, PTO policy)
Created a referral bonus policy for staff referring candidates for our open positions
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
Timeline
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Comprehensive Care Service, Inc. (Cardiovascular Perfusion Company)
04.2015 - 06.2026
Human Resources Business Partner (Generalist)
Residential Home Healthcare
03.2008 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Davenport University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wayne County Community College