Sheri Hamilton
About Sheri Hamilton
Sheri Hamilton is a Defined Contribution Sr. Client Manager at Alight Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in benefits consulting and management roles across various organizations.
Title
Sheri Hamilton serves as the Defined Contribution Senior Client Manager at Alight Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Company
Sheri Hamilton is currently employed at Alight Solutions, where she works as the Defined Contribution Senior Client Manager. Alight Solutions is known for providing human capital and business solutions that help enhance work and life through benefits, payroll, and cloud services.
Past Employment at GCG Financial
From 2016 to 2023, Sheri Hamilton worked at GCG Financial, LLC as a Benefits Consultant in the Greater Chicago Area. During her tenure of seven years, she provided expert guidance on benefits design and administration.
Role at Paylocity
Sheri Hamilton held the position of Implementation Manager for Professional Services at Paylocity from 2014 to 2016. Based in Arlington Heights, IL, she was responsible for overseeing the implementation of payroll and HR software solutions.
Employment at McDonald's Corporation
Between 2006 and 2013, Sheri Hamilton served as the Manager of U.S. Benefits and Compensation at McDonald’s Corporation in Oak Brook, IL. In this role, she managed benefits and compensation programs, including compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Career at Hewitt Associates
Sheri Hamilton has held multiple roles at Hewitt Associates between 1994 and 2006, including Defined Contribution Practice Leader, Benefit Implementation Manager, Benefits Service Manager, Benefits Consultant, and Benefit Customer Service Associate in Lincolnshire, IL. She played a key role in managing various benefit programs and leading project transitions.
Early Career at Northwestern University and Adecco Employment Services
Sheri Hamilton began her career at Northwestern University as a Benefits Consultant from 1989 to 1991. She then worked at Adecco Employment Services as an Office Manager from 1991 to 1994. These roles helped build her foundational expertise in human resources management and benefits consulting.
Educational Background
Sheri Hamilton studied at Northern Illinois University - College of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from 1987 to 1989. She specialized in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, gaining a strong educational foundation for her career in benefits and human resources.
Project Management and Compliance
Sheri Hamilton has a strong continuous improvement mindset and has managed projects that transitioned administrative work activities offshore. She led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for over 50,000 variable hour employees and actively participates in 'best practice' initiatives.
Client Management and Development
Sheri Hamilton communicates regularly with senior-level clients to ensure effective client delivery and support. She also develops a talent pipeline by managing and coaching the entire client team, focusing on continuous improvement and effective client service.