Nicole Edwards

About Nicole Edwards

Hello, my name is Nicole Edwards, and I\'m a certified HRBP with over 9 years of…

Experience

1. Employee Relations Manager

   Lidl US

   Nov 2020 — Present

   By fostering a collaborative workplace culture I utilize my expertise in change management and organizational development. By communicating with relevant teams, I ensure that we meet our business objectives, including HR compliance and performance management. To mitigate potential risks and improve employee experience I interact with data and use it to make informed decisions. With my strategic leadership skills, I guide top HR management teams to ensure smooth daily activities. As an escalation point for serious employee matters, I manage disputes, issues, and concerns. By conducting gap analyses and examining disciplinary action reports, I identify trends and come up with effective solutions. Additionally, I driven DE & I initiatives and strategies by spearheading innovative solutions such as mentorship programs and supplier diversity partnerships. I offer feedback to VP-level leaders on team performance management and accountability, including PIPs and disciplinary actions resulting in termination. Selected contributions: • Saved 30K+ per year by developing manager training on DEI and effective coaching. • Increased employee engagement via successful focus group sessions and presentation of results to leadership. • Devised and executed compliant and efficient business policies, including attendance, disciplinary, termination, and employee resource group policies, with positive pilot program results. • Drafted and implemented robust ER/DEI policies and procedures and propose viable support to Head Office through close interaction with the legal department, regional ER managers, and HR head office. • Determined major trends in ER, interacting with businesses for driving system enhancements, process improvements, and staff training activities. •Managed and conducted sensitive workplace investigations with a focus on delivering thorough and robust analysis and reporting to ensure fair and equitable outcomes.