Cherie Ziegler,CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Compass Minerals

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Benefits Manager

  Managed benefits programs for union and non-union groups, including negotiations with providers, redesign & implementation, as well as annual reporting, championed educating employees to become better healthcare consumers, HIPAA Privacy Officer; employee relations, managed performance review process, mentored & developed remote HR Assistants and managed Shared Services Department of 7.

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  Earp Distribution

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  HR Manager

  Created HR department in a family-owned business, introducing concepts that had not yet been explored; drastically reduced turnover in warehouse by implementing pre-employment testing; created salary & job grade structure, annual performance review process, and job-specific training; decreased benefits costs significantly by managing RFP and redesigning plans and options; successfully fought EEOC complaint.

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  Menorah Medical Center

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Senior HR Generalist

  Helped re-establish the HR dept, building trust and credibility throughout the hospital; co-managed heavy recruiting function; developed training on HRIS and FMLA/leave of absence coordination; managed JCAHO survey readiness from HR perspective.

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  Kansas City Job Clubs

  Jan 2009 - now

  Mentor and Coach

  Work with job seekers to hone their presentation skills for interviewing and networking. Advise on resume development and the job hunting process. Offer support, feedback and guidance to those navigating the waters of being in job transition.

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  SHRM

  Jan 2009 - now

  Human Resources Mentor

  Strategically partner with new and somewhat new HR professionals, expanding their knowledge base of best practices and specialization within the HR function. Through the national SHRM organization, follow the predetermined structure with some unique aspects thrown in, drawn from my own experience and reflecting the needs of the mentee.

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  ICOP Digital, Inc.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  HR Director

  Organizing the HR function to bring it into alignment with company strategic objectives. Welfare benefits evaluation will make us competitive in the marketplace while saving money and enhancing recruiting and retention abilities. Wrote Affirmative Action Plan, upgraded job descriptions, introduced wellness program.

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  ACCENT Marketing

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Human Resources Manager

  Manage the HR function in this growing call center of 285 employees, turning it from reactive to proactive, as well as a remote location in another state. Strategically partner with management team to create a fun, productive, and appreciative work environment while developing supervisory staff into one that realizes the potential in themselves and others, and builds from there. Develop HR team, capitalizing on their strengths and interests to mentor them upward.

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  Valley View Bank

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  VP, Human Resources Officer

  Manage the HR function for this banking company of 10 branches.

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  Pivotal Health Care

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2022

  VP of Human Resources

  Manage the daily function of Human Resources in this growing company, developing and guiding HR Managers in the field. Creating a recruiting and retention structure that helps make us a "best place to work" and the option to choose from among our direct competitors.