Cheri McDonald

Cheri McDonald, PHR, is a Human Resources Generalist at Specialized Accounting Services, LLC since February 2023, with prior experience at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside as a Benefits & Payroll Specialist and Human Resources Support Specialist from December 2019 to February 2023, and as a Human Resource Specialist at Southwire Company from December 2012 to December 2019. Cheri's expertise includes full cycle recruiting, payroll administration, benefit management, employee relations, and HRIS management, among other responsibilities, with notable achievements in designing a new vacation process and participating in kaizen events to enhance HR processes. With experience in a manufacturing and union environment supporting over 200 employees, Cheri was chosen for the Human Resource Manager Readiness program at Southwire and holds a PHR certification from HR Certification Institute, as well as training in the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) and membership in Northern Illinois SHRM. Cheri earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University.