Nicole L. Duckworth

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Flat Rock, MI

215-***-****

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www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelduckworth/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Human Resources professional with more than fifteen years in the non-profit sector. I handle strategic initiatives across multiple programs including recruitment, benefits, employee relations, on/off boarding, performance development and guidance to leaders. I possess strong interpersonal skills to provide support to all levels of staff and leadership.

EXPERTISE

Employee Relations

Leadership Coaching & Development

MS Office Suite

HRIS Systems

Proficient in Spanish

EDUCATION

LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA

Master of Arts

Bilingual/Bicultural Studies

Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Bachelor of Arts Spanish/International Business

Minor: Business Administration

University of Valladolid,

Valladolid Spain

Certification of completion- semester abroad

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Human Resources Generalist August 2019 to present

Human Resources Generalist May 2007-August 2019

The Guidance Center, Southgate, MI

Provide administrative support and collaborate with management to ensure proper implementation of policies and practices are appropriately implemented.

Serve as direct contact for all HR related questions to multiple clinical programs throughout the agency averaging 250+ union and non-union employees.

Lead recruitment efforts and all steps of onboarding.

Perform all functions of HR including worker’s compensation, FMLA administration, labor laws (FLSA, DOL, ADAAA, EEO, NLRA), benefits administration, employee relations and audit preparation.

Maintain personnel records with the HRIS system.

Ensure performance appraisals are issued timely.

Provide coaching to management for employee relation concerns, interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement and insight of past practices.

Represent the agency for all unemployment claims.

Train and provide guidance to the HR team and HR Associate/Admin support.

Group member representing the HR department for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group

Career Specialist

Michigan Works/Downriver Community Conference September 2006 – May 2007

Provide expert advice and professional support for job seekers utilizing on-line center and program resources, assisting customers in developing professional electronic resumes, assisting with application completion and conducting on-line job or resume searches.

Conduct various workshops to assist job seekers with employment preparation.

Demonstrate effective use of all center resources, assisting with the development. of quality resumes on the Michigan Talent Bank and providing technical assistance in utilizing the various on-line job banks, career development sites, tutorials and office equipment.

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Bilingual CareerLink Specialist

Department of Labor and Industry/PA Career Link Philadelphia, PA November 2005- May 2006

Assist job seekers by assessing their education, work history, interests and career goals to develop a workable employability plan.

Conduct job search workshops that provide information on topics such as resume writing, interviewing techniques and computers skills.

Assist employers with their recruitment and hiring needs by analyzing and providing local labor market information.

Review on-line job orders.

Coordinate job fairs and other recruitment events.

Provide advice on employment laws and regulations, tax information, veteran’s preference and other employment issues.

Assist job seekers in the computer lab by aiding with various functions of the computer or guidance through Internet sites for job searches and applications.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate

University of South Florida Muma College of Business

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion committee- The Guidance Center 2022 - present

Member, Society of Human Resource Management January 2023 - present

Elite Member, The Black in HR January 2023 - present

Member, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. April 1994 to present– Central Region Member

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