Cheryl Schmidt, APHR
Egg Harbor City,NJ
Summary
Senior HR Professional overseeing the multiple areas of HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Safety, and HR Compliance. Cheryl has over 18 years of experience in all areas of Human Resources including talent engagement strategy, total rewards, performance management, employee wellness and safety, training, and employment law. Industry expertise includes manufacturing, pharmaceutical, distribution, engineering, and biotechnology. Multi certified in several HR designations and holds a BS with a concentration in Human Resources and Manufacturing Operations. Currently pursuing a designation in CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Administrator
Confidental Company
Vineland, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Experience with onboarding, training, and out-processing
- Administrator of benefits packages and retirement options
- Expert in ADP, I Solved, Paychex payroll management and timekeeping
- Self-motivated with outstanding time management capabilities
- Experience with innovative and effective HR management techniques
- Specializing in communications of labor regulations and legal codes
- Pandemic Committee and Planning
- Adept at addressing sensitive issues and maintaining strictest of confidentiality.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Oversaw promotions and position changes and handled paperwork.
- Recruited, hired and oversaw staff by overseeing job interviews, conducting exit interviews and leading onboarding sessions.
- Responded to employee questions and requests and provided general direction in-person, by email and phone.
- Managed HR functions while maintaining employee discretion and practicing high level of confidentiality.
- Coordinated benefit programs and maintained updated, complete and accurate records with benefit providers.
- Prepared and developed human resources information for employee handbooks and administrative publications to facilitate onboarding.
- Partnered with company management to communicate HR policies, procedures and programs to achieve employee engagement
- Maintained current and relevant knowledge of employment issues and laws relating to HR
- Streamlined recruiting and hiring process by directing interviews, applicant screening and reference verifications.
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Maintained information for Affirmative Action database.
Head of Human Resources
Architectural Metal Designs Inc
Millville, NJ
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Start up and development of human resources department and manufacturing processes
- Administered or oversees administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Identified staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management
- Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from organizations human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system
- Monitored and ensures organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management
- Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for staff
- Partnered with leadership team to understand and execute organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning
- Provides support and guidance to CFO, Director of Operations , Vice President, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
- Manages talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
- Oversees daily workflow of manufacturing department
- Timekeeping and Payroll
- Provided constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees
Human Resources Manager
Concept Group LLC, NJ & FL
West Berlin, NJ
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Responsible for authorizing policies in support of company's vision and goals including employee handbook
- Benefit administration, retention, relations, ADP payroll and timekeeping
- Executed safety manual, training and OSHA compliance
- Conducted New Hire Orientation, Exit Interviews and Leave of Absences Mediate and conflict resolution on employee issues using current policies and disciplinary actions Subject matter expert on local, state and federal laws and policies
- Processed layoffs and severance packages during reduction in force, processed and booked payroll (ADP) and tracked PTO
- Development of program that included creating requisitions and salary guidelines, Reconciled team that was experiencing employee morale issues
- Interviewed team members and leadership; observed team meetings, created team building exercises and mandatory training
- Managed immigration process working with attorneys and employees to expedite and ensure deadlines met and completion
- Ensured HR activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality, health and safety, legal, and compliance policies
- Led employee relations meetings as needed
- Develop training programs for employee development, OSHA required safety training, target key employees for Six Sigma training and other leadership training courses for management staff
- Act as plan administrator for all group insurance programs offered for medical, dental, vision, STD,LTD and life insurance
- Performed all functions of plan administrator of 401K savings and retirement plan
- Administer and manage overall functions related Flexible Spending and COBRA plans
Human Resource Manager
J.G. Finneran Associates, Inc
Vineland, NJ
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Wrote ISO 9000-level HR instructions for employee in and out processing
- Guided startup and management of all HR operations, systems and programs within company
- Processed all salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments
- Worked with senior level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures
- Created and modified job descriptions within all departments
- Enforced company policy, performed and coordinate all human resources activities
- Reviewed federal and state laws to confirm and enforce company compliance
- Conducted benefits administration for benefit-eligible employees
- Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions procedures.
Assistant
21Plus, Inc
Toms River, NJ
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Partnered with IT department to create streamlined onboarding process for new hires
- Assisted with inbound and outbound calls regarding all HR inquiries
- Managed over 225 personnel files according to policy and federal and state law and regulations
- Standardized department filing system to increase efficiency
- On boarded new employees in time reporting and payroll
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems
- Successfully established effective systems for record retention by creating department-specific employee tracking
- Handled and processed confidential patient information
- Drafted department-specific employee announcements and job descriptions
Human Resources Manager
Brick Recycling Company, Inc, Township of Brick, NJ
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments and withholding
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping
- Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements
- Investigated issues and problems and drafted responses to urgent requests
- Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges
- Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations
- Provided onsite training
- Handled all aspects of vehicle maintenance
- Arranged appropriate travel, On boarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems
- Agendas, necessary contacts and country information
- Ensured effective and efficient on-boarding of new employees
- Provided direction, leadership, mentoring and coaching to direct reports
- Research and recommend salary structures for current and future job categories and descriptions,
- Managed human resources department and personnel department with responsibilities including employee benefit programs
Assistant, President/ Human Resources Manager
Bellco Glass Inc
Vineland, NJ
02.2001 - 02.2009
- Typed documents, updated websites and compiled information for meetings
- Attended business meetings and took meeting minutes
- Organized personal and professional calendars and supplied reminders of upcoming meetings and events
- Coordinated overnight travel arrangements and accommodations
- Traveled with management to take notes and dictation at meetings
- Collaborated with managers to implement company's policies and goals
- Reviewed performance of subordinates
- Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions
- Worked on 401(k) administration, FMLA and workers' compensation claims and benefits
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections
- Generated employee tracking reports each month
- Assessed employee performance and issued disciplinary notices
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to all employees
- Conducted telephone and onsite exit interviews for all employees
- Created organizational flow charts and career path reports to evaluate employee compensation information
- Served as professional representative of company President to executive clients, investors and board members Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections
- Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits
- Offered consistent payroll disbursement with accurate record keeping of employee PTO and vacation accruals
- Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants
- Served as link between management and employees by managing questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
- Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes
- Implemented innovative employee incentive program, which resulted in increase in staff productivity
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Created appropriate documentation for members of board and senior leadership before meetings
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes
- Controlled workmen's compensation claims by eliminating unnecessary filings and streamlining processes
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management Operations
Mountain State College
Parkersburg, WV2010
Skills
- Financial Statement Review
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Performance Assessment
- Work Complaint Handling
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Employee Relations
- Termination Documentation
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Procedure Compliance
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP
Licensed Notary Public
SHRM Certification
National Member Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Member South Jersey Human Resources Association
Standard First Aid CPR and AED
HRCI Certification
ISO Compliance
Ethics COmpliance
HR Law
Payroll
OSHA
EEO-1
Affirmative Action Officer
Timeline
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Administrator
Confidental Company
09.2020 - Current
Head of Human Resources
Architectural Metal Designs Inc
08.2019 - 02.2020
Human Resources Manager
Concept Group LLC, NJ & FL
01.2018 - 07.2019
Human Resource Manager
J.G. Finneran Associates, Inc
08.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant
21Plus, Inc
09.2014 - 08.2015
Human Resources Manager
Brick Recycling Company, Inc, Township of Brick, NJ
10.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant, President/ Human Resources Manager
Bellco Glass Inc
02.2001 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management Operations
Mountain State College
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