Cheryl Devries

Background

About Cheryl Devries

Highly experienced in an Administrative/Human Resources/Payroll/Financial environment. Particular experience in all aspects of employee HR lifecycle.(recruitment, competition, reference checks, employee hiring procedures, pay administration, scheduling, promotions, benefits, career progressions, training requirements, terminations, pensions) • Confident in communication skills with the ability to use tact, diplomacy and confidentiality. Often in contact with senior officials from all levels of government, Academics and External Businesses. • Committed to standardization and improving efficiencies; recognizes need to improve processes and design alternative processes; e.g. Designing employee hiring protocols, pre-hire forms to ensure appropriate approvals, attendance/scheduling tracking spreadsheets, payroll pre-control and staff training tracking. • Strong leader with meticulous problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to exceed objectives, set priorities and work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines. • Often sought out to provide guidance or mediate employee concerns or complaints and initiates appropriate action. • Involvement in Investigations/Disciplinary hearings with staff and student incidents. • A self-motivated, results oriented individual who works well both as a team player and independently. • Highly proficient with computers, and consider myself to be at the advanced user level of such programs as Windows, Outlook, Excel, Human Resources Information System, PeopleSoft Programs, Quick-books along with many specialized programs. • Committed to develop and provide effective strategies to boost morale during difficult times. Attained by engaging staff in various transition training sessions, staff activities, ensuring all staff are treated equally.