Loren M Nichols

About Loren M Nichols

HR is a powerful resource that can be a strategic driver of business. As an HR Leader, I deliver high-impact solutions, engage and retain high-performing staff, and support vision and strategy by:• Coaching & mentoring managers to be better leaders by using effective hiring, performance appraisal, and disciplinary practices• Aligning human capital planning with strategic day-to-day plans • Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements• Fostering a culture that supports business success by attracting and retaining the best employeesHave you heard the phrase, “employees are our most important asset?” I bring these words to life by developing a leadership culture that people embrace. How do I do that? Continuous staff development at all levels creates an engaged, highly motivated workforce.HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER, MENTOR, COACH, BUSINESS PARTNER, AND TRUSTED, STRATEGIC ADVISOR • Set the tone and nurture an engaged, productive, safe workplace that allows staff to focus on their strengths and contribute their best • Build and maintain a culture of teamwork and high performance in an atmosphere of motivation, appreciation, and lifelong learning• Develop and implement HR best practices to support business goals and meet demands of managers and employees • Build trust by demonstrating credibility, integrity, and compassion to cement the HR department’s position as a strategic partnerMy colleagues will tell you I am known for insights and contributions in:• Talent Acquisition, Engagement, & Retention• Performance Management• Executive Coaching, Mentoring, Staff Development, & Organization Design• Diversity and Workforce Planning in Growing Organizations, Mergers, & Acquisitions• Benefits & Wellness• Compliance & RegulationsRalph Nader said,\"The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.\" This accurately describes my leadership philosophy, and the kind of culture I thrive in

Experience

1. Certified Professional Co-active Coach (Cpcc)

   Co-Active Training Institute

   Sep 2016 — Present

   CTI’s Co-Active Coach Training Program is a multi-faceted and dynamic training model that allows me to work with whatever topic my client chooses. With CTI’s diverse and incredibly in-depth training, I can provide personal, executive, group, wellness coaching with confidence that I am supported by the most flexible and proven model in the coaching world. If a client wants to get coached on their health and wellness, their board meeting challenges, or their relationships, I am equipped to do so.

Education

• Mary Baldwin University

  BA, International Relations & Asian Studies

  1988 — 1992

• Being First

  Certification, Leading Transformational Change

• Coaches Training Institute (CTI)

  Leadership Development Training, Leadership Development

  2015 — 2016

• Coaches Training Institute

  CTI Coaching Certification , Coaching

• Central Piedmont Community College

  Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Certification

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Training Leadership
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Team Building
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Succession Planning
• Employee Engagement
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Business Change Management
• Team Leadership
• Onboarding
• Human Resources
• Green Belt
• Workforce Planning
• Legal Compliance
• Policy
• HR Project Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Payroll
• Compensation & Benefits Programs
• Divestitures
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Peoplesoft
• Employee Relations
• New Hire Orientations
• HR Transformation
• Aquisition
• Process Improvement
• Coaching
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Change Management
• Exit Interviews
• Strategic HR