Manager Management

Sherry Sanders, GPHR

Cell: 615-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Over 20+ years experience in small and mid-size organizations in the health

care, insurance, semi-conductor, non-profit, medical reimbursement and

manufacturing industries. Strong background with demonstrated specialized

HR knowledge in benefits, employee relations and communications,

performance management, labor laws, staffing, and employee engagement.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

. Sharepoint

. ADP Payroll/HRB Software

. UtiPro/Ultimate Software

. PeopleSoft

. ABRA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CSHM LLC, Nashville, Tennessee August 2012 -

Present

CSHM is a dental management company which provides HR, Accounting,

Training, IT and other services to 55 dental centers throughout the US with

an employee population of 1100 employees.

Comp & Benefits Manager - Company closure 9/30/2014

. Benefits - Responsible for management and on-going administration of

all benefit plans including medical, dental, life, and disability.

Identified Plan Documents and policies that were missing and/or

outdated and updated accordingly. Implemented an Online Benefit

Enrollment tool for employees. Assured company was in compliance in

the area of Health Care Reform. Lead RFP process for Stop Loss and

Workers Comp carrier.

. 401(k) Management - Responsible for all management, administration,

401(k) year-end testing, audits and Form 5500 filings. Member of

401(k) Committee. Lead termination of 401(k) plan.

. Workers Compensation - Developed process for effectively managing

Workers Comp. Working with WC broker, developed and implemented a Risk

Survey involving 15 Centers. Established physician panels where

required by law.

. Performance Management - Responsible for the performance management

process for all Centers and Management Company. Counseled Lead

Dentist / Office Manager's regarding the performance appraisal

process.

. Employee Training - Participated in monthly HR Roundtables, developing

presentations for numerous benefit topics, including Healthcare

Reform, Workers Compensation and New Employee Orientation.

Participated in monthly Office Manager Training, topics included

benefits, workers compensation, performance management, employee

engagement and leadership.

Noranda Aluminum, Inc., Franklin, Tennessee December 2009

- August 2012

Noranda is a multi-state, international aluminum manufacturer with plants

in five states and Jamaica with an employee population of 2500 employees.

Benefit/HR Specialist - Left to take position with CSHM

. Benefits - Responsible for management and on-going administration of

benefit plans including medical, dental, life, disability and 401(k).

Outsourced FMLA administration to outside provider. Developed,

outsourced, and oversaw Benefit Call Center. Brought company up to

compliance in the area of HIPAA, developing Business Associate

Agreements. Working with our broker, implemented a High Deductible

Health Plan (with an HSA) for salaried and non-union employees.

. Communications - Responsible for all benefit communications including

quarterly benefit newsletter and open enrollment communications.

Developed HR website using Share Point software.

. Employee Relations - HR representative for Franklin, TN location.

Conducted employee focus groups at Gramercy, LA location targeting

hotline complaints received from employees at location. Researched

employee theft issue at Jamaica location, developing company policies

to help mitigate loss. Conducted manager and employee training on

Competency-based performance reviews.

. Employee Engagement - Drove Employee Engagement initiative for

Franklin, TN location. Conducted CORE training for employees at

Franklin location. Conducted company-wide Employee Engagement Survey.

First Acceptance Corporation, Nashville, Tennessee October 2007

- November 2009

First Acceptance Corp. is a non-standard auto insurance company providing

vehicle insurance with offices in twelve states with an employee population

of 1250 employees. Supervised HR Specialist.

Benefits Manager - Left to take position with Noranda Aluminum

. Benefits - Responsible for management, development and on-going

administration of national benefit plans including, medical, dental,

life, disability, ESPP and 401(k). Audit of all plans comparing

invoice vs. payroll deduction. Enhanced benefit plans staying within

current budget. Form 5500 Filing.

. 401(k) Management - Responsible for all management, administration,

401(K) year-end testing, audits and Form 5500 filings. Coordinated

vendor search for Registered Investment Advisor and 401(k) provider.

Established 401(k) Committee, 401(k) Committee Charter and Investment

Policy Statement.

. Compliance - Audited all HR practices for compliance with all

federal and state laws. Brought company up to compliance in areas of

required posters, FMLA and ADA regulations, workers compensation and

government reporting requirements. EEO-1 Reporting.

. Employee Relations - Claims and Premium Processing HR Business

Partner. Facilitated organizational and leadership development by

working with employees and managers to address human resource issues.

. Human Resource Policies - Provided team expertise in working with

management and staff on all employee matters in the areas of FMLA and

other leave policies, ADA, OSHA, COBRA and Workers Compensation.

Pixelworks, Inc. Tualatin, Oregon

March 2004 - April 2007

Pixelworks, Inc. is a fab-less semi-conductor company providing system-on-a-

chip integrated circuits for the display industry, eleven offices worldwide

with employee population from 300 - 500 during my tenure. Position was

eliminated with restructuring efforts of the company.

Benefits Manager/HR Business Partner - Position eliminated due to company

restructuring

. Benefits - Responsible for management, development and on-going

administration of national and international benefit plans including,

medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts,

as well as integration with acquisitions and performing cost analysis.

Researched and enhanced benefit options and costs to maintain

competitiveness of packages.

. Employee Relations - Accounting and Finance HR Business Partner.

Facilitated organizational and leadership development by working with

employees and managers to address human resource issues. Assisted with

reduction in force, ensuring company compliance with all labor laws

and regulations which in turn prevented possible lawsuits.

. Human Resource Policies - Provided team expertise in working with

management and staff on all employee matters in the areas of FMLA and

other leave policies, ADA, OSHA, COBRA and Workers Compensation.

Developed Employee Handbook for all US and Canadian locations.

. 401(k) Management - Responsible for the consolidation of one 401(k)

Plan and conducted 401(k) provider search resulting in the

coordination of a 401(k) conversion. Responsible for all 401(K) year-

end testing, audits and Form 5500 filings. DOL Audit. Developed and

implemented RRSP retirement benefit for Canadian workforce.

. Immigration - Managed employment/travel visa procedures for US and

Canadian employees working closely with immigration attorney to assure

compliance with immigration laws and visa requirements.

EDUCATION, COURSE WORK AND TRAINING

. Global Professional Human Resources (GPHR) - Certificate - December

2005

. Portland State University - Portland, Oregon - Human Resources

Certificate - December 1999

. Member of SHRM and MTSHRM

SKILLS

. Experience in all types of employee communications, both orally and in

writing for a wide variety of readers.

. Familiar with all Federal and State laws related to employment for

nineteen states and internationally for Jamaica, Canada, Taiwan, Japan

and China.

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