Nicole Nelson
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Human Resource Leader with a strong focus on creating high-performance work environments. Specializes in strategic talent acquisition, workforce analytics, and HR compliance. Demonstrated success in developing leadership pipelines and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. Recognized for building effective relationships to support business objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Banner Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZ
10.2024 - Current
- Strategic Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent, ensuring alignment with company goals and clinical culture.
- Workforce Analytics: Analyze workforce data to identify trends, address staffing gaps, and recommend data-driven improvements aligning with business objectives.
- Employee Advocacy & Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing prompt and confidential resolutions to maintain high trust levels.
- Seamless Onboarding: Refined the onboarding process to foster positive first impressions and ensure new hires are equipped for immediate success.
- Leadership Development & Succession: Identify leadership opportunities and create impactful succession planning strategies to ensure organizational continuity.
- Performance Management: Oversee a robust review process, setting clear benchmarks and coaching managers to foster productivity and accountability.
- Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to labor laws, healthcare industry regulations, and internal policies.
Human Resource Generalist
Hive Media Group
Carlsbad, CA
03.2022 - 09.2024
- HR Policy Development: Developed and implemented comprehensive HR policies ensuring compliance with state and federal legal requirements.
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Managed the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, screening, and interviewing across diverse departments.
- Benefits Administration: Administered employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement savings, and wellness initiatives.
- Internal Investigations: Conducted thorough investigations into employee complaints, minimizing legal risks and ensuring fair resolution.
- Payroll Processing: Managed semi-monthly payroll cycles to ensure accurate and timely payment for all staff.
Human Resources Manager
La Costa Global, LLC
Carlsbad, CA
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Employee Engagement: Led talent acquisition efforts and implemented engagement initiatives that resulted in measurable increases in satisfaction.
- Training & Development: Created and delivered training programs on diversity and inclusion, workplace ethics, and harassment prevention.
- HRIS Management: Maintained database integrity through regular audits, record updates, and strategic report generation.
- Policy Implementation: Established standardized HR procedures to streamline onboarding and employee lifecycle management.
Human Resource Consultant
HQ Department of Defense, Civilian Personnel
Arlington, VA
07.2010 - 03.2014
- Project Management: Led cross-functional teams in planning and delivering HR projects within strict federal budgets and schedules.
- Collaborated with leadership to design strategic workforce planning initiatives.
- Leadership Development: Created competency-based interactive assessments for current leaders and high-potential employees.
- Data Analysis: Designed and analyzed survey data for the Training Services Organization to inform senior management decision-making.
- Executive Coaching: Provided mentorship and performance measurement tools to evaluate program participant progress.
- Utilized HRIS data and statistical reports to monitor trends in recruitment, promotions, and terminations.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Washington State University
Pullman, WABachelor of Science - Psychology
Washington State University
Vancouver, WASkills
- Talent acquisition and succession planning
- Workforce analytics and HRIS management
- Policy development and labor law compliance
- Benefits administration and payroll processing
- Executive coaching and mentorship
- Conflict resolution and employee advocacy
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Banner Rehabilitation
10.2024 - Current
Human Resource Generalist
Hive Media Group
03.2022 - 09.2024
Human Resources Manager
La Costa Global, LLC
03.2020 - 02.2022
Human Resource Consultant
HQ Department of Defense, Civilian Personnel
07.2010 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Washington State University