Nikki Wilson

About Nikki Wilson

Nikki Wilson, n••••••••@gmail.com or (24••••••31Executive HR leader driving enterprise people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and culture transformation in growth-focused, multi-site environments.From global automotive manufacturing and semiconductor facilities to media agencies and multi-site service organizations, my career has been built in complex, high-performance environments.Planner. Doer. Fixer. Relator. That mindset carried me from Detroit to Dubai. No passport. No international experience. No second language.Just a leap of faith and a confident “I’ve got this.” That’s how I launched my expat adventure in Dubai early in my career—and I’ve been embracing big challenges ever since.I’m an SPHR-certified HR Leader who rolls up my sleeves and fixes the tough talent stuff.From building a first-ever HR function for a rebranding agency to leading 5,500+ employees through labor relations and operational excellence at General Motors, I thrive where people and business strategy intersect.Key Wins: Drove a 30% jump in employee engagement through culture change and leadership coachingDelivered a 43% process improvement to help achieve a major manufacturing certificationSaved +$300k annually through HR technology implementation (Workday and UKG) Led pay equity study and transparent communications with 300+ employees for enterprise-wide buy inI’m known for simplifying complexity, aligning people around a clear vision, and executing with precision. I bring a solutions-focused mindset, courage, business savvy, and empathy to get things done.Let\'s connect.Core Strengths:HR Strategy | Culture Change | Talent Management | Labor Relations | Workforce Planning | Total Rewards | Organizational Development | Leadership Development | HRIS | Employee Relations | DEI | Change Management | Continuous Improvement | Metrics | Manufacturing Operations | Process Redesign | Coaching | Impactful Leadership

Experience

1. Human Resources Director Multi-site Operations

   Robert Half

   Dec 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Provide strategic HR leadership across a multi-site, fast-paced customer-centric organization with 150+ locations, delivering end-to-end people strategy and operations while leading a geographically dispersed team of five HR Generalists. • Partner with operational leaders to drive HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational development, and talent management, aligning people initiatives with business growth.•Trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, investigations, risk mitigation, employment law compliance, ensuring consistent resolution of complex workforce matters.• Lead, coach, and develop a distributed HR team to ensure consistent execution of talent initiatives, employee lifecycle programs, and scalable people operations across multiple locations.• Leverage HR analytics and workplace insights to guide executive decision-making that support business priorities and improve retention strategies.• Additional Concurrent Experience: Substitute Teacher, Arlington ISD (Mar–Dec 2025), supporting classroom continuity and student engagement across diverse learning environments.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Master of Arts - MA, Human Resources and Labor Relations

• Clark Atlanta University

  Bachelors of Arts (BA), Psychology