Nichole Williams

Steady HR leadership during change

Role
Head of People and Workforce Strategy at Phoenix Rising Centers
Location
Hampton Roads, VA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Nichole Williams

PROFILE SUMMARY:Strategic HR and People Operations leader with a track record of leading organizational stabilization, workforce modernization, and large-scale change across government, healthcare, nonprofit, and private-sector environments.My career has been shaped by transformation work, stepping into organizations during periods of growth, restructuring, or financial complexity to strengthen people operations, improve workforce delivery, and align HR strategy with operational realities. I specialize in building scalable systems, optimizing workforce models, ensuring compliance, and partnering with executive leadership to navigate uncertainty with clarity and discipline.I bring deep experience across compensation strategy, HRIS implementation, workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and leadership development, with a consistent focus on leaving organizations more resilient, transparent, and future-ready than when I arrived.

Experience

  1. Head of People and Workforce Strategy

    Phoenix Rising Centers

    Jan 2025 — Present · Providence, RI, US

Education

  • Hawaii Pacific University

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration , Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

    2000 — 2003

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