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Nichole Garcia

HR Manager
Carmel,Indiana

Summary

Results-driven HR Business Partner with 12+ years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives, managing employee relations, payroll, and benefits. Proven track record of leadership, exceptional organization, and balancing organizational and employee needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

HR Manager

GTS Technology Solutions
6 2015 - Current

Oversee the daily workflow of the HR department, including Payroll, Benefits and people operations functions. Drive and manage strategic HR programs and initiatives.

  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Payroll and Benefits: Managed payroll and benefits administration.
  • 401k: Oversaw 401k plans.
  • Onboarding and Offboarding: Directed onboarding and offboarding processes, including exit interviews.
  • HR Policy and Compliance: Ensure policies and procedures are followed, applied and understood consistently across the organization, handbook review, job descriptions, data protection, and employment agreements.
  • Manager Training: Conducted training on performance management, 1x1s, documentation, hiring, and interviewing best practices.
  • Coaching and Guidance: Provided coaching and guidance on performance management and best practices.
  • Employee Relations: Handled employee relations, including investigations, grievances and accommodations.
  • Employee Engagement: Led initiatives such as onboarding and training, Gallup CliftonStrengths, and Culture Ambassador Program.
  • System Improvements: HRIS system conversion, implemented system improvements for data management, streamlined onboarding/offboarding processes, and safety training.
  • 401k and ESOP Audit: Conducted audits for 401k and ESOP plans.

HR Manager

Dimmitt Automotive Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Lead, guide and direct the day-to-day activities of HR
  • Developed plans, processes and systems to streamline and organize department in addition to reduce turnover
  • Established, implemented and improved: Recruitment, On-boarding, Turnover Reduction, Performance Improvement, Employee Referral Program, College Internship Program, Handbook Revision, Weekly Digital Newsletter.

Law Firm Administrator

Tannenbaum Scro
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for administrative and management support in the areas of bookkeeping, billing and office administration
  • Problem solving issues daily regarding staff, clients and systems for a boutique law firm.

Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper

CRG Residential, LLC
06.2011 - 04.2012

Payroll Specialist

Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
05.2007 - 07.2009

Payroll and Benefit Specialist

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
12.2001 - 05.2007

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Programs and Best Practices

Employee Benefits & Open Enrollment

Onboarding & New Hire Orientation

Project Management

Payroll Administration

Training & Development

Coaching & Counseling

Performance Management

HR Policies and Procedures

Certification

SHRM-CP, 2018

Additional Information

Chair, Employee Experience Committee

Chair, ESOP Communications Committee

Leadership Academy Planning Team

Timeline

HR Manager

Dimmitt Automotive Group
01.2013 - 01.2015

Law Firm Administrator

Tannenbaum Scro
05.2012 - 01.2013

Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper

CRG Residential, LLC
06.2011 - 04.2012

Payroll Specialist

Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
05.2007 - 07.2009

Payroll and Benefit Specialist

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township
12.2001 - 05.2007

HR Manager

GTS Technology Solutions
6 2015 - Current
Nichole GarciaHR Manager