NICOLE FOX
Human Resources Manager
Las Vegas,NV
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
Las Vegas, NV
06.2014 - 05.2020
- Spearheaded a professional development initiative that included a training curriculum aimed at developing leadership competencies, employee engagement activities, and the design and maintenance of a development resources website via the intranet
- Led the Implementation of new HRIS and ATS systems and developed work organization processes across all HR functions
- Created the framework for culture and engagement program initiatives aimed at attracting, developing and retaining top talent
- Managed all HR related factors throughout multiple company acquisitions including policy creation, development of compensation strategies and creation of a comprehensive employee benefits program
- Key Responsibilities:
- Organizational Development - identify and address organizational barriers to delivering strategic business initiatives; make recommendations for organizational restructuring and resource allocations, as necessary, to support the achievement of strategic business goals
- Talent Acquisition - develop a recruiting strategy for the supported business units and create strong pipeline and employer branding
- Culture Development/Employee Relations - work closely with client groups to maximize employee engagement and retention; develop and maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere and minimize legal claims
- Talent Management – Coach on employee relations issues, performance management, employee development and succession planning
- Global Partnership - Guide initiatives across the Resident Shows Division together with the global HR/Talent team, contributing to global initiatives; coordinate with Operations to implement initiatives across the division.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Citibank
Las Vegas, NV
03.2005 - 05.2014
- Solely responsible for the displacement of over 500 employees due to site closure over the course of 12 months covering all aspects from internal communication to outplacement
- Responsible for the organization/structural design and staffing of a new division of approximately 300 staff members ranging from Senior Directors to line staff
- Created a quarterly publication for managers to communicate policy updates, articles on various topics including effective management and recruiting practices
- Created and implemented an onboarding experience fostering a positive employer-employee relationship and efficacious new employee experience
- Ey Responsibilities:
- Advise business managers concerning employee relations issues and performance management from counseling and performance improvement planning to disciplinary action and dismissal
- Investigate and respond to informal and formal complaints including Ethics Hotline, EEO Charges, NERC charges and other legal claims
- Oversight of the year-end compensation process, including management of the increase budget; and analysis and final approval of increase recommendations
- Deliver harassment prevention training to management and individual contributors
- Coordinate reduction in force initiatives (from department to site closures) involving approval of business rationale, skills assessments and communication plans
- HR Liaison for the on-site, employee child-care center including annual rates analysis, audits and site inspections for licensure, and responding to parent and center staff concerns and formal complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California
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Saint Mary’s College of Moraga
Affiliations
A seasoned professional with over 18 years of progressive experience. A unique ability to translate overall business goals into holistic strategies for hiring, training, and retaining top performing employees. Proven ability to function as a strategic business partner and expert advisor to company leaders. A creative and innovative thinker with exemplary leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experienced in Benefits/Compensation Administration, Talent/Performance Management, Recruitment/Selection, Training/Development, HR Policy and Organizational Design, Job Costing Analysis, People Management, Process Improvement, and Strategic Planning. Sound knowledge of Employee Relations, Pay Equity and other related labor laws.
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
06.2014 - 05.2020
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Citibank
03.2005 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California
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Saint Mary’s College of Moraga