Nicole Taylor
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Strategic Senior Human Resources Professional adept at enhancing workplace productivity and efficiency through innovative HR solutions. Possess specialized skills in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to drive organizational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Consultant
Darling Ideas LLC
Remote, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized global HR frameworks to drive core HR processes, projects, and initiatives within each client's region.
- Advised senior leadership on effective ways to align organizational goals with individual objectives through effective performance management systems.
- Analyzed current HR policies, procedures, and processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Researched compensation trends in order to develop competitive salary structures for various job roles within the organization.
- Managed payroll processing activities, including calculations of wages, deductions, and bonuses.
Facility Head HR Manager
The Geo Group
Palm Beach County, FL
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented organizational change initiatives effectively while managing a team of two HR generalists.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues, such as FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.
- Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
HR Retirement Benefits & Payroll Manager
Shelby County Government
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Led a group of HR retirement professionals and managed the SCG's retirement department's daily performance.
- Managed comprehensive payroll processing for a large employee base of retirees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state laws.
- Participated in meetings between employers, trustees, the mayor's administration, auditors, actuaries, and attorneys, concerning the management of employer-sponsored benefit plans.
- Reviewed pension plan documents and performed calculations to ensure accuracy of retirement benefits.
- Developed and administered retiree benefit programs, including health insurance, ancillary benefits, and disability benefits.
HRIS Total Rewards Manager
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A
Marion, AZ
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed relationships with vendors to ensure the successful implementation of HRIS systems, Workday, to ADP WFN.
- Conducted market surveys to ensure salaries remain competitive.
- Designed incentive plans to reward performance-based outcomes.
- Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
- Developed and administered employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Senior HR Manager (Promotion)
AMG
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2010 - 10.2016
- Developed strategies for improving organizational development activities, including succession planning and career pathing initiatives.
- Prepared reports detailing various aspects of human resources operations, such as staffing levels, salary ranges, and compensation plans.
- Managed payroll processing activities, including timesheets, garnishments, and tax withholding calculations.
- Collaborated with other departments to support their business objectives through effective HR initiatives.
- Created, implemented, and maintained a performance management system for all employees.
Benefits Analyst (2nd job in lieu of AMG)
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Assisted in the administration of health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Compiled data from multiple sources into comprehensive reports outlining current benefit program information.
- Developed processes for tracking employee eligibility status for all benefit plans.
- Developed detailed reports on benefits utilization, costs, trends, and variances.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures related to employee benefits programs for compliance purposes.
HR Business Partner
AMG
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Coached managers on how to effectively manage their teams through communication strategies and feedback processes.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing HR processes and developed solutions to increase efficiency or effectiveness of operations.
- Assessed organizational structure design for optimal effectiveness in meeting business objectives.
- Conducted performance reviews, managed employee relations issues, and provided guidance on policies and procedures.
- Provided HR advice to managers on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2025
Skills
- Employee and labor relations
- Performance management
- HRIS Management
- Payroll administration
- Conflict resolution
- HR strategy alignment
- Total rewards distribution
- Organizational development
- Benefits administration
- Recruitment strategies
Websites
Timeline
Facility Head HR Manager
The Geo Group
07.2023 - 07.2024
Senior HR Consultant
Darling Ideas LLC
09.2022 - Current
HR Retirement Benefits & Payroll Manager
Shelby County Government
06.2018 - 09.2021
HRIS Total Rewards Manager
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A
11.2016 - 11.2017
Benefits Analyst (2nd job in lieu of AMG)
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
03.2010 - 04.2012
Senior HR Manager (Promotion)
AMG
01.2010 - 10.2016
HR Business Partner
AMG
01.2003 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
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