Kevin Sherman
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic human resource representative with expertise in employee relations, attendance management, and HR development programs. Proven ability to foster relationships and drive organizational change. Aiming to leverage skills to support a progressive organization in achieving strategic goals and improving workforce performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Officer
UI Health
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Led and facilitated pre-disciplinary meetings for attendance-related cases, guiding discussions, documenting outcomes, and supporting compliance with university policies.
- Prepared and tracked union information requests, FOIA requests, and personnel file request to ensure timely and accurate responses.
- Acted as the primary contact for SURS employer inquiries, responding to questions, coordinating with HR teams, and ensuring accurate and timely resolution of retirement and disability-related matters.
- Conducted audits of leave of absence and employee records, maintained accurate HR databases, and generated compliance reports to support organizational policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and training to extra help staff on attendance management processes.
- Coordinated meetings, trainings, and leadership consultations; prepared HR correspondence; and assisted with special projects including Workplace Violence Prevention and student preceptorships.
- Managed pre-employment processes, including paperwork, I-9 collection, data entry, and onboarding communications.
- Tracked hiring progress in Cornerstone and supported recruitment for academic hourly, grad hourly, extra-help, and student employees.
- Reviewed compliance reports (FIT, TB, flu) and initiated corrective actions.
- Scheduled union grievance hearings and acted as primary union contact.
- Served as project manager for special HR initiatives
HR Representative
UI Health
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed leave of absence cases, including those involving SURS disability, and COVID-19–related leaves and benefits.
- Ran weekly leave of absence reports and maintained accurate, up-to-date leave records in HR systems
- Prepared and distributed leave of absence communications such as “absence may qualify” notifications and FML expiration reminder notices to ensure employees were informed of requirements and deadlines.
- Assisted Employee Relations with discipline cases related to time and attendance, including serving as a hearing officer. Conducted quarterly time and attendance reviews with management.
- Managed Union information requests by tracking submissions, compiling required documentation, and coordinating timely responses.
- Provided additional support and services to the Director of Employee Relations as needed
Intern
UI Health Human Resources
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided clerical support for UI Health’s Leave of Absence Office, maintaining accurate electronic HR records.
- Facilitated transition to a paperless department, streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
- Collaborated with other units to offer support and apply HR skillset as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Proven customer service background
- Kronos (UKG)
- Cornerstone
- Microsoft Office
- Learn software quickly
- Well-versed in U of I applications
- Union relations
- Employee relations
- Training coordination
- Policy implementation
- Record keeping
- Attendance management
Certification
Notary Public (State of Illinois)
Accomplishments
ICARE Award - 12/2023 - ICARE Award recipient for exemplary performance, and positive impact on colleagues and patients.
References
References available upon request.
Personal Affiliations
- American Red Cross volunteer - Volunteer
- Everytown for Gun Safety - Volunteer
Timeline
HR Officer
UI Health
01.2021 - Current
HR Representative
UI Health
05.2019 - 12.2020
Intern
UI Health Human Resources
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Illinois Chicago