Nicki Nelson
Roseville, MI *****
*************@*******.***
- Human Resource Professional-
Dynamic, proactive and people-driven Professional with extensive knowledge
and success in developing and optimizing creative leadership and visionary
capacities in complex, competitive, and highly regulated industries.
Utilized process policy and procedures in quality system deployment,
statistical process control and improvement, financial management, and
process development. Adept in providing critical support in the development
and implementation of strategies that achieve measurable business results.
Skilled in developing infrastructure, tools and services and optimizing
performance through organizational change. Proven record of results in
supporting and directing successful full-service initiatives and processes
for employees throughout multiple locations. Self-starter handling multiple
client projects simultaneously while meeting and exceeding goals and
deadlines. Knowledge and experience with all facets of employment and labor
law, business management, change management and organizational development.
Analytical, decisive and customer-focused.
Core Competencies
? Project Management and Leadership: knowledgeable in business and
management principles involving Strategic Planning, Resource
Allocation, Safety and Security, HR Modeling, Leadership Techniques,
Internal Audits, Negotiation and Collaboration, Coordination of People
and Resources, and Employee Relations
? Personnel and Human Resources: with demonstrated knowledge in the
principles and procedures of Talent Acquisition, Employment
Communications, Mentoring/Work-Life Balance Programs, Training,
Compensation and Benefits, Profit and Loss Statements, HR Information
Systems, Organization Diagnostics, and Transitions
? Keen sense of responsibility; solid professional standards,
excellent track record of dependability
? Personnel Supervision; motivate professionals and encourage
coordinated efforts based on project assignments, milestones, and goals
? Communications; motivate team members to achieve goals, resolve
interpersonal conflicts, create positive learning environment. Proven
effective written and verbal skills articulated in both business and
technical environments including ability to address large groups
? Problem Solver; respond rapidly and appropriately to changing
circumstances. View problems from various perspectives and evaluate
viability of alternative solutions
Career Highlights
Human Resource Manager: Global titanium, Detroit, MI 2011-current
Coordinated various aspects of Human Resource functions
Administered discipline, FMLA guidelines, and analysis of employment
data, communicate with employees, orientation to company, communicate
with other executive staff on employment situations
Design policies and implementation
Ensured legal compliances
Benefits Administration
Salary and compensation strategies
Participated in arbitration and mediation
Handle all grievances, UAW issues, negotiations, etc.
HR MANAGER: YETTER/WHALEN MANUFACTURING, MACOMB, 2010-2011
ILLINOIS
Coordination of all recruiting, hiring, discipline, and company
personnel relations
Onsite client communications
New Hire Orientation
FMLA, COBRA and benefits administration
Design policies and implementation
Ensured legal compliances
Benefits Administration
Salary and compensation strategies
Staffing MANAGER: EMPLOYMENT PLUS, INC, MACOMB, 2010
ILLINOIS
Coordination of all recruiting, hiring, documentation and assignment
placement
Onsite client communications
Payroll
Director of Human Resources: Galesburg Hospitals 2005 - 2009
Ambulance Service
Coordinated various aspects of Human Resource functions
Administered discipline, FMLA guidelines, and analysis of employment
data, communicate with employees, orientation to company, communicate
with other executive staff on employment situations
Supervised payroll position and functions, Research and obtain
adequate benefit package for all employees union and non-union,
administrate all benefits for company, analysis of reports and creating
reports for Executive Director and Board of Directors
Adequately negotiated Union Contracts, presented HR information and
updated to Director and Board
Human Resource Administrative Assistant: Farmland 2002 - 2005
Foods, Inc.
Responsible for attendance based on a point system, as well as
affirmative action reports, disciplinary issues, reviewing applications
for hiring, entering employee information into computer system,
interviewing, benefits management, addressing employee concerns or
complaints
Education, Trainings and Certifications
Masters in Business Administration
Expected graduation April 2014
Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Student Speaker for Commencement (WGU's answer to a Valedictorian)
SHRM Essentials of HR Management Certification / Notary Public
(February 2007)
PHR Certification (Renewed April 2012)
GPHR Class (June 2012)
HR Training Camp
(December 2006)
Certificate in Accounting/Computer Systems
Commonwealth Business College Moline, IL (1994-1995)
SHRM Member since 2005
Detroit SHRM Member since 2012
References
Tim Murphy
Maryann Houzenga
Annetta Ogle