The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.Winston Churchill
Nicole is known for her strong business acumen and her ability to help organizations meet their regulatory-compliance challenges in a difficult and ever-changing landscape. Nicole is known as a creative solutions maker. Perseverance in the face of adversity is her hallmark.
Expertise
Nicole has over 20 years of experience in every facet of human resources. Nicole’s foundation in HR began with generalist work for a nonprofit organization. She was quickly relied upon for additional duties including talent acquisition, HRIS administration, payroll, safety, and training and development. With this strong toolbox, Nicole went on to manage human resources and payroll teams. Prior to joining MRA, she was the top HR officer for a large insurance company.
Key Accomplishments
- Developed countless policies and procedures, including those for large multistate employers. Worked for aggressive-growth organizations where the quick implementation of a new process or procedure was essential for the success of the business
- Numerous HRIS implementations; used compliance knowledge and affinity with technology to allow employers to add large-scale HRIS solutions without additional headcount
- Proven track record of successful outcomes for complex and difficult, and oftentimes legal, employee relations matters
Education
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Nicole, who has a strong interest in nonfiction literature, minored in history.