Cindy Brinkerhoff, PHR, CHC

Experience

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  South Peninsula Hospital

  Sept 1991 - Jan 2017

  As the Benefits and Compensation Manager, I strategically managed the development and implementation of South Peninsula Hospital’s compensation and benefits program for more than 400 caregivers serving a population of 13K. In this role, I efficiently managed the coordination and execution of various projects and events including employee health/wellness. Handled workers' compensation and leave management. My key achievements include: ♦ Implementing an innovative online benefits enrollment platform that ultimately reduced department expenses and increased employee satisfaction. ♦ Partnering with an insurance carrier to implement a Medical Travel Program that would transport employees to renown medical facilities in larger geographic areas for complicated and expensive surgical procedures at a lower cost. ♦ Revising family and dependent eligibility policies to incentivize lower cost healthcare expenses for self-funded medical plan.♦ Successfully shifted defined benefit pension plan liability from employer to employee through instituting multiple defined contribution pension plans. Show less As the Human Resources Director, I recommended strategies to successfully develop new business initiatives, activate talent acquisition and retention strategies, and foster employee engagement. I additionally ensured and enforced compliance activities within the company’s Human Resource Policies. I capitalized on the outcomes of professional performance and elevated the organization toward their ultimate goals/objectives.In partnership with my three team member staff, who possessed a track record of providing timely customer service, we achieved the following:♦ Implemented an Employee Engagement Survey and analyzing results to recommend strategies to improve organizational climate and culture. ♦ Reduced the time to hire by 15 days through continuous improvement and implementation of innovative assessment tools that support sound hiring decisions. ♦ Collaborated with creative team to update organization’s various Wellness Programs to encourage better health and wellness practices and ultimately reduce the cost of health insurance claims. ♦ Successfully reduced workplace injuries through the implementation of multiple safety programs ultimately reducing the number of lost employee days.♦ Capitalized on the development of staff by correlating pay to certification ultimately encouraging employees to further their professional careers and add value to the organization. ♦ Successfully negotiated mutually beneficial union contract agreements.♦ Coordinated organizational development programs to enhance professional practice through mentorship and training. Show less

  • Benefits and Compensation Manager

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Human Resources Director

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2016

  • HR Assistant

    Sept 1991 - Jul 2004
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  SVT HEALTH & WELLNESS

  Oct 2018 - now

  • Healthcare Compliance & Risk Officer

    Oct 2020 - now

  • Administrative Assistant

    Oct 2018 - Oct 2020