Cheryl Brant, SPHR

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Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067

330-***-****

abg2k0@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Eleven years of progressive Human Resource generalist experience in both a large and mid

size organization in union and non union environments.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies to achieve overall business

goals.

Member of Executive Management Committee

Multi state employment law experience.

Experience in talent and change management, employee/labor relations, recruitment,

payroll conversion, policy development and implementation, salary administration,

training, benefits, unemployment, workers’ compensation, FMLA, FLSA, AAP, EEO and

OSHA.

SPHR certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

THE TRANZONIC COMPANIES 2005 present

A Manufacturing and Distribution Company with headquarters in Cleveland, facilities in five

states and a field sales force in 43 states (500 employees).

Vice President Human Resources 2010 – Present

Direct staff in the design and delivery of HR programs and services

• Operate at Executive Staff level in directing the business and resolving organizational

issues.

• Provide day to day direction and guidance to ensure effective utilization of human capital

in supporting the business unit objectives

HR Director 2009 – 2010

• Provide guidance on interpreting HR policies in a fair and consistent manner throughout

the organization.

• Coach and empower managers in resolving employee relation issues.

• Developed and implemented an Affirmative Action Plan for all locations.

• Company EEO Officer.

• Lead a HR staff of seven, including coaching and mentoring.

HR Manager 2006 – 2008

• Successfully drove strategies to create a culture of engagement and sustain a positive

employee relations environment

Develop, implement and review policies and programs for human resource functions

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• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

• Implemented online training for dispersed workforce

• Led Human Resource team with responsibilities for recruitment, benefits, payroll, workers’

compensation, unemployment and training

HR Generalist 2005 – 2006

• Development, implementation and administration of new compensation structure

• Recruitment of Corporate and distribution center employees

• Developed and delivered New Manager Assimilation Process

• Managed leave of absence/FMLA for 5 facilities

• Involved with closing 2 facilities

2000 2005

THE CLEVELAND CLINIC

Home Care Services

Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation

HR Generalist 2003 2005

• Coordinate and administer company policies pertaining to HR including recruitment,

compensation, employee relations, benefits and training.

• Coordinate employee relation’s matters including disciplinary actions, conflict resolution

and Right of Review process.

• Assisted in the re organization of the Billing and AR department.

• Assisted in implementing changes in compensation structure to comply with new FLSA

regulations.

• Designed and implemented applicant tracking system.

HR Program Coordinator 2002 2003

• Benefits administration

• Advise managers regarding employment laws, including Wage and Hour, EEOC, FMLA

and ADA.

• Plan and coordinate employee events.

• Handled all activities relating to Leave of Absence.

• Developed and provided training to managers for FMLA.

HR Recruiter 2001 2002

• Provided HR support for Home Care Services and Children’s Hospital.

• Identified sourcing for all business lines.

• Analyze job evaluation and ensure compliance with compensation strategy.

• Participated in the re organization of Cleveland Clinic’s Western Region Home Health and

Hospice.

HR Associate 2000 2001

• Coordinated pre employment function and orientation process.

• Assisted with employee events.

EDUCATION

B.A., Management – Malone University, Canton, OH

University of Akron, Graduate Class Employment Law

SPHR Certification

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management

Cleveland SHRM Chapter

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