Nicole Neary
Summary
Human Resources Business Partner with experience in driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and ability to manage diverse HR functions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President | Human Resources Business Partner
M&T Bank
06.2022 - Current
- Dedicated HR Business Partner to senior business leadership and his/her senior staff in the identification and meeting of all HR needs
- Provides expert consultation in organizational effectiveness to business lines, specifically, through leadership focused on talent management, diversity, restructuring, consolidations, outsourcing, and other human capital initiatives
- Guides managers with proactive advice and real-time counsel in addressing performance management, compensation, training, sourcing and recruiting, employee relations and development, and other keys business initiatives
- Acts as liaison to all HR COEs including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent Management
- Partners with business line leadership to analyze current and future talent needs, including development of workforce planning tools, forecasts, attraction and retention strategies
- Facilitates the Middle Management Talent Review to include the succession plan for middle managers in assigned business(es)
Assistant Vice President | Enterprise Risk Senior Specialist
M&T Bank
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Consulted with Risk Division leadership to analyze needs, create and execute learning, communication, and employee experience strategies aligned to key divisional initiatives and KPIs
- Developed and maintained materials designed for new hire onboarding, skills development, and technical training, with the goal of improving colleague engagement and performance of tenured colleges
- Provided reporting on L&D metrics to Senior Managers, Executives, and Regulators to ensure compliance with laws and internal requirements
- Championed employee engagement efforts through regular surveys, focus groups, and action plan development
- Developed and oversaw materials as part of the divisional communication strategy. Identified new, compelling approaches using Outlook, SharePoint, and My Community to optimize messaging
- Planned, coordinated, and executed division-wide events such as quarterly Town Hall meetings, manager offsites, and roundtable discussions, featuring colleagues and leaders from across the organization
Banking Officer | Occupancy Planning Analyst
M&T Bank
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Selected as Internal Candidate for the 2017 Management Development Program
- Participated in monthly trainings focused on strengthening leadership and communication skills, and expanding bank knowledge with exposure to Senior Management through presentations and networking
- Participated in the planning and implementation of Corporate Real Estate and Space Planning projects that align with corporate guidelines, including scenarios to optimize use of space across M&T Bank's 900 Corporate Sites, Retail Branches, and Sales Offices
- Assisted Technology, Construction, and Property Management Departments with coordination of space moves and alterations for internal clients, and managed relationships with external vendors
- Responsible for data maintenance of the Real Estate database for occupancy reporting, updating an average of 600 employee locations per month
- Communicated frequently with Technology and Human Resources to ensure data accuracy across all systems
Licensed Banker
Citizens Bank
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted customers in navigating complex financial decisions, offering expert advice on loan products and investment opportunities.
- Strengthened client relationships with proactive account management and prompt resolution of issues.
Substitute Teacher
Orchard Park Central Schools
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Long-term position held from January – June 2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY05.2012
Skills
- Influencing skills
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Meeting facilitation
- Performance Management
- Strong Communication
- Leadership coaching
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
References
Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Vice President | Human Resources Business Partner
M&T Bank
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President | Enterprise Risk Senior Specialist
M&T Bank
09.2018 - 06.2022
Banking Officer | Occupancy Planning Analyst
M&T Bank
09.2015 - 09.2018
Licensed Banker
Citizens Bank
09.2014 - 09.2015
Substitute Teacher
Orchard Park Central Schools
05.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Niagara University
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