Nicoya Dr. J Johnson
Scholar, Children’s Book Author & Strategic HR Business Partner
- Role
- HR Manager at DICK'S Sporting Goods
- Location
- Hanover, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicoya Dr. J Johnson
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Human Resources professional with over nine years of progressive experience spanning academia, media, technology, and aerospace & defense. Proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives, optimize HR processes, and cultivate inclusive, high-performance workplace cultures. Adept at leveraging psychology and organizational behavior insights to drive talent engagement, retention, and development. Passionate about fostering innovation and employee growth within diverse, complex environments.CORE COMPETENCIES- Talent Acquisition & Development- Organizational Development & Change Management- Employee Relations & Engagement- HR Strategy & Business Partnering- Performance Management & Retention Strategies- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives- HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making- SaaS HRCERTIFICATIONSDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate - May 2021USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education
Experience
HR Manager
Jun 2025 — Present
Serve as strategic HR business partner to senior technology leaders, driving people strategies that support innovation, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness across engineering functions.• Lead talent management initiatives including succession planning, internal mobility, and performance development, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture.• Utilize HR analytics to identify trends in engagement, retention, and performance; deliver actionable insights to leadership to inform decision-making and mitigate risk.• Manage complex employee relations matters including investigations, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.• Coach leaders to build effective teams and take ownership of talent development through feedback, stretch assignments, and strategic staffing plans.
Education
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology & Sociology double major with concentrations in Biology and Chemistry
2010 — 2014
Wilmington University
Doctorate, Business Administration
Brooklyn Technical High School
Local and Regents Diplomas, Bio-Medical Engineering
2006 — 2010
Teachers College, Columbia University
M.A., Counseling Psychology - Organizational Psychology track
2014 — 2016
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