Sharon Cunningham
**** ******** **** ~ Seven Hills, Ohio 44131
*************@***.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced, Personable HR Manager Dependable and Proactive
Problem Solving and Resolution Skills Resourceful and Adaptable
Strong Leadership/Decision Making Organized and Quick to
Skills Prioritize
Great Communication /Interpersonal Excellent Ability to
Skills Multi-Task
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Manager March 2006 - July 15, 2009 - Full
Time
Kahn & Associates, LLC Cleveland, Ohio July 16, 2009 - Present - Part
Time
. Established HR department from ground up.
. Develop and implement firmwide policies, procedures, systems and
plans.
. Recruit, interview and hire all firm members, including attorneys.
. Responsible for interpretation, application and compliance of local,
state and federal laws for 15 state offices.
. Administer all benefit programs (Health, 401K, Cobra, Unemployment,
Liability Insurance)
. Established and manage compensation program.
. Performance management and job analysis for all staff and attorneys.
. Conduct new hire orientation and all terminations.
. Handle all employee relations issues.
. Provide HR advisory services to managers in all HR related areas
including, but not limited to, employment laws, interviewing,
placement and employee discipline.
. Process payroll.
Human Resources Recruiter July 16, 2009 - Present - Part
Time
MP Biomedicals, LLC Solon, Ohio
. Maintain organization staff by establishing and conducting a
recruiting, testing and interviewing program, and counseling managers
on candidate selections.
. Analyze trends and forecasting changes that may impact future
recruiting.
. Ensure company polices and personnel actions are in compliance with
appropriate State and Federal labor laws and regulations.
. Ensure consistent application of human resources policies and
procedures throughout the company.
. Represent company at career fairs and other networking events.
. Oversee company training logs and records for OSHA compliance.
. Member of safety committee.
Human Resources Assistant February 2004 - March
2006
Baker & Hostetler, LLP Cleveland, Ohio
. Promoted from Benefits Assistant to Assistant to Director of HR
. Assist with budget preparation and monthly income statements
. Establish and maintain orientation program for attorneys and support
staff
. Assist in coordinating annual performance evaluation program and goal
setting for attorneys and professional staff
. Assist in yearly compensation process
. Maintain and update job descriptions
. Train new employees within the department
Benefits Assistant
Baker & Hostetler, LLP Cleveland, Ohio
. Maintained employee records including new hire paperwork, hiring,
termination and performance reviews, recruiting and retention,
benefits and unemployment, workers compensation and advertising
. Responsible for benefits administration including healthcare claims
resolution, flexible spending accounts, COBRA administration, FMLA,
STD and qualifying event notices
. Maintained all personnel data and changes in Lawson HRIS system
including tracking of FMLA and LOA's
. Maintained all attendance, vacation, sick and PTO scheduling in Kronos
timekeeping system
. Coordinated and conducted new hire orientations
. Processed all new hire orientation and benefits packages
. Organized and facilitated annual open enrollment process
. Work with TPA on administration of BWC claims
. Recruited new employees: reviewed resumes, conducted phone interviews
and recommended potential candidates
EDUCATION
. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
December 2005
Concentration: Management/Labor Relations
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
. Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
June 2000
Concentration: Management
Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio 44017
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Amicus Attorney, Lotus
Notes
. Fluent in Hungarian
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
. SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management
. Guest Speaker - Ursuline College Paralegal Programs