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