Cheryl Baines Phr

Cheryl Baines, PHR, SHRM-CP has a diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Cheryl most recently worked at Green Plains Inc. as a Human Resources Business Partner, starting in August 2019. Prior to that, they served as an HR Business Partner at Ballantyne Strong from July 2016 to June 2019. In this role, Cheryl was responsible for various HR functions such as recruiting, employee relations, organizational development, compensation, benefits, payroll, and workplace safety. Cheryl worked closely with management and employees to develop initiatives, improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity.

Before joining Ballantyne Strong, Cheryl was employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska for eight years. During their tenure there, they worked as an HR Service Rep and administered employee benefit and leave programs, processed and approved benefit and payroll changes in HRIS, and provided retirement planning assistance to employees.

Cheryl began their career as a Staffing Specialist at Noll Human Resource Services, where they scheduled and conducted applicant interviews, screened candidates through telephone and email contact, and conducted background and reference checks on potential employees.

Overall, Cheryl Baines has a strong background in various HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, and organizational development. Cheryl has a proven track record of effectively collaborating with management and employees to enhance workplace relationships and drive productivity.

Cheryl Baines, PHR, SHRM-CP has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Communications from Augustana University (SD) that was obtained between 2000 and 2005. In 2011 and 2012, Cheryl obtained a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from Bellevue University. Additionally, Cheryl has additional certifications, including PHR and SHRM-CP, from SHRM.