Nile E. Somerville
Human Resources Executive Leader & Coach ✦ People Solutions ► Create meaningful experiences and build culture which positively impacts the bottom line, while moving people and processes forward
- Role
- Vice President of Human Resources - People Solutions at Cox Communications
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nile E. Somerville
Servant leader and results-driven Human Resources Executive with experience in providing and developing sustainable recruitment, change leadership, ID & E, conflict resolution, and effective business partnerships. Supporter of positive employee relations and the development of people solution experiences in for-profit and non-profit organizations. Thought and action partner, consulted and recognized as a credible resource, impactful change agent, persuasive top performer, mentor, and culture creator. Enforces compliance and integrity of HR processes - state and government regulations. HR executive leader, intentionally applying engagement, professional expertise, and business acumen to positively make a mark and serve.HR & PEOPLE SOLUTIONS EXPERTISE: Employee Relations | Advocacy | Culture Creation Union Contract Administration & Union Avoidance Strategy Performance Management | Talent & Succession Planning Project Management | Continuous Improvement HR Policy & Procedure Compensation Planning | Administration Company Startup Due Diligence | Mergers & Acquisitions Budgeting & Cost Control Occupational Health & Worker’s Compensation
Experience
Vice President of Human Resources - People Solutions
May 2022 — Present · Chesapeake, VA, US
Lead a team of 11 HR and Safety Professionals, while advising and supporting a Regional SVP of Operations and Market / Function Vice Presidents. Supply strategic HR direction and oversight to ensure a safe, productive, and inspiring career for 2.5K employees in Virginia. Partnered with senior leaders and provided strategic HR and change leadership support on key transformation objectives for realigning and simplifying the business. Impacting 170 positions at the Director, Manager, and Supervisor levels, creating a hybrid leadership model, which eliminated layers and generated significant cost reductions. Served as co-chair on Mental Wellness Education Project focused on continuous improvement, awareness, and family reach. Empowered taskforce to build goals that incorporated ease of use, data analysis, and storytelling, driving reduction in mental health stigma and incidents among employees and their families. Led interview experience for newly created Director of Safety roles, partnering with VP of Field Safety & Quality on the future-focused strategy and leading an interview panel comprised of VPs of Field Operations and Construction. Coordinated a constructive consensus discussion focused on the future of health & safety and made final candidate recommendations.
Education
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology, Minor: Business Administration
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