JENNIFER NICHOLS

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Professional Summary

Human Resources leader and strategic business partner experienced in helping leaders align human resources to business strategies. Collaborative and approachable business partner with demonstrated competencies in driving change and organizational development. Skills

Performance management

Change champion

Management Influence

Employee relations

Team leadership

Succession planning

Project management

Coaching and mentoring

Work History

Human Resources Manager, 03/2018 to Current

Amcor Rigid Plastics – Millville, NJ

Direct the administration of all human resources policies, procedures and programs while managing the site HR Administrator

Worked directly with Senior Leadership to achieve plant goals.

Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.

Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.

Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff. HR Business Partner, 02/2016 to 03/2018

Ossur Americas – West Deptford, NJ

Served as the Business Partner for four locations throughout the Northeast

Managed the successful HR integration projects of company acquisitions accurately and ahead of schedule.

Write policy and maintain employee handbook for organization and portfolio companies

Improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention

Manage and resolve employee relations issues through effective, thorough and objective investigations

Manage employee engagement surveys and create action planning to drive change and improve results

Influence business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning

Performance management facilitation and guidance

Recruiting for assigned client groups.

HR Generalist, 09/2015 to 02/2016

Heritage Bag Company – Logan, NJ

Served as the only on-site HR representative for a 24/7, 365 facility.

Hiring and on-boarding

Handled complex Investigations and managed conflict between site leadership and employees

Process and administer discipline and terminations

Oversee employee review process and wage increases

Safety, Workers Comp and FMLA Administration

HR Administrator, 03/2015 to 09/2015

GGB North America – West Deptford, NJ

Served as the primary recruiter for union production and non-union office personnel.

New hire on-boarding including administration of pre-employment physicals, drug screens, employment verification, and background checks

Weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting via ADP while verifying data integrity and accuracy

Facilitate training and union shift bid process

Safety committee co-chair

HR Generalist, 10/2013 to 03/2015

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers – Hammonton, NJ

Handled all employee relations issues and staffing needs for seven medical offices throughout Southern New Jersey

New hire on-boarding including administration of pre-employment physicals, drug screens, employment verifications and background checks

Facilitate new hire orientation

FMLA and benefit administration Workman's Comp

HRIS data entry for transfers, new hires, terminations in KRONOS and Paylocity. HR Associate, 05/2009 to 03/2013

Express Scripts (formerly Medco Health Solutions) – Willingboro, NJ

Served as the primary contact for all employee and labor relations issues

Assist with benefit sign-up and questions

Guardian I9 compliance

Process disciplines (including data tracking, follow up, and filing Perform HRIS data entry for transfers, new hires, terminations, and any other HRIS data maintenance as assigned

Maintain and update monthly union seniority report.

Provide reporting as requested

Payroll backup

Education

Master of Professional Studies: HR and Employee Relations, 2015 Penn State University - State College, PA

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, 2012 Eastern University - Saint Davids, PA

Graduated cum laude

Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts, 2010

Eastern University - Saint Davids, PA

Certifications

SHRM-CP

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