Rachel Nixon
Madison
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Manager specializing in employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Empathetic, adaptable, and well-rounded leader seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR and Talent Acquisition.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Kleenmark
Madison
06.2023 - Current
- Lead, coach, and manage Human Resources and Recruiting Team
- As a member of the leadership team advise on all HR, recruiting, safety, and training matters
- Manages workers compensation claims and correspondence
- Researched topics, creates content and delivers training to corporate staff
- Manages employee recognition programs, plans events and reward opportunities
- Manages company safety program including OSHA reporting
- Performes full cycle recruiting for corporate positions
- Oversees weekly training program and content
- Manages weekly safety, training, and HR metrics for scorecard
HR Generalist
Wisconsin Foam Products
Madison
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed recruiting/hiring processes and maintains relationships with talent agencies.
- Advised leadership on employee relations and management of employees
- Tracked FMLA and other leaves
- Managed company benefits administration including, 401k, medical, insurance etc.
- Executed biweekly payroll
- Maintained company handbook and updates all other policies and procedures as needed.
- Provided suggestions and opinions to the company President regarding areas of Company operations.
- Managed team of two
- Researched created and delivered training content on a variety of topics.
- Managed employee recognition programs, events and rewards
HR Business Partner
Nixon Consulting Firm
Madison
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Advocated for employee equality, company mission, ethos, and healthy culture through human resources consulting
- Researched, educates, and drafts employee COVID policies; collaborates with local government organizations for contract tracing and legal protection
- Advised senior leadership in all Human Resources needs for bioscience company located in NY, CA, & WI
- Guided employee organizational development, training, and personal career planning
- Advised executive leadership on strategic growth strategies for recruiting and talent management.
- Built company cultures through scientific research methods, reported findings, and gave solutions as company presentations and training.
HR & Recruitment Generalist
Terso Solutions Inc.
Madison
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed talent acquisitions for all departments, full cycle recruiting
- Recruited for all technical roles throughout the United States, GmBH
- Utilized HRIS systems including iCims, Halogen, ADP, PeopleSoft etc.
- Guided onboarding, coaching, and 90 day success plans for new and current employees
- Provided executive support for company upper management and CEO
- Oversaw all company Human Resources functions, systems, vendors
- Supervising of HR Internship programs, University partnerships, and interns
- Maintained company employee handbook
- Streamlined office communication system including confidential documents
- Conducted annual performance management process
- Worked with the executive team on long term recruitment strategies
- Conducted research and analyzes results for company improvements
- Developed content and delivers company wide training
HR Administrator
Cameron Health (now Boston Scientific)
San Clemente
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Assisted HR Business Partner with recruitment of international and difficult to fill positions
- Arranged travel plans and logistics for strategic recruitment
- Assisted Human Resources Business Partner with employee onboarding
- Handled screening, interviews, and new hire paperwork
- Assisted the Accounting department with AP/AR
Education
Masters of Science - HR, Training & Development
University of Wisconsin Stout
Menomonie, WIBachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CAHuman Resources Certification -
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CASkills
- HR policy writing
- Employee relations
- Full cycle recruiting
- Training program development
- Workers compensation management
- Compliance management
- Company culture building
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Conflict resolution
- Event planning
- Data analysis
- Employment law
- Total rewards & benefits
- Succession planning
- Compensation and benefits
- HR analytics
Accomplishments
United States Army, Honorable Discharge, 1998, 2002
Timeline
HR Manager
Kleenmark
06.2023 - Current
HR Generalist
Wisconsin Foam Products
03.2021 - 06.2023
HR Business Partner
Nixon Consulting Firm
09.2018 - 03.2021
HR & Recruitment Generalist
Terso Solutions Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2018
HR Administrator
Cameron Health (now Boston Scientific)
01.2012 - 05.2016
Masters of Science - HR, Training & Development
University of Wisconsin Stout
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University San Marcos
Human Resources Certification -
California State University San Marcos