Sherryl Hines

About Sherryl Hines

Experienced Human Resources and Benefits Professional which includes advanced knowledge in benefits administration, benefit systems, billing, COBRA, and employee relations. Engages in creative problem solving and complex benefits analysis. Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment by prioritizing projects and assignments. Strong analytical, organizational and written/verbal communication skills. A decisive individual adept in independent achievements and teamwork. Maintains a broad background in vendor relations and administrative processes. Heavily relied upon by management to brainstorm and resolve complicated benefits issues.

Experience

1. Benefits Manager

   Community Health Systems

   Mar 2017 — Present · Franklin, TN, US

   Community Health Systems (CHS) is a leading operator of 83 general acute care hospitals with licensed beds and outpatient care centers. CHS operates in 16 states in communities across the United States.Responsible for managing Corporate and Hospital benefits for the organization (this includes over 60k employees). Manage day-to-day benefits related matters such as vendor relations, employee benefits eligibility, enrollment issues and system maintenance. Participate in monthly division HR Director meetings to present new benefits information and updates.Responsible for monthly vendor billing; ensuring payments are made timely and addressing reconciliation issues. Responsible for creating new payment and billing process due to new AP system implementation.Responsible for creating and updating annual plan medical plan designs and sending them to the Third Party Administrators and benefits consultant agency.Project lead team member - implemented new disability and life insurance vendor.Implemented Paperless Open Enrollment with team member. This entailed a three part roll-out (over three years) beginning with the Corporate office as a pilot, expanding to 30+ facilities and finally in 2018 including the remaining locations which was a total of 110 facilities/locations and Corporate. Collaborate with vendors to conduct training webinars and information sessions.

Education

• Mount Mary University

  Bachelor of Arts, Communication

  2003 — 2008

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

  Associate of Arts, Business Management

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Contract Management
• Human Resources
• Process Scheduler
• Employee Benefits
• Policy
• Payroll Coordinator
• Contract System Manager/Administrator
• Microsoft Word
• Visio
• Access
• Employee Training
• Benefits Administration
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Training
• Payroll
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Administration
• Process Improvement
• Onboarding
• Powerpoint
• Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint