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Nicole Wilkins

Vancouver,British Columbia

Summary

Strategic HR business partner, trusted advisor and consultant with over 18 years experience driving business results through people strategies that grow and develop high functioning teams.


Trained leadership coach, coaching clients on topics such as leadership, personal growth and career development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

People and Culture Manager and Leadership Coach

Lululemon Athletica
05.2017 - Current
  • Through the application of strategic, innovative, and objective people support, supports senior leaders accomplish people objectives through vision and strategy.
  • As a people and culture expert, delivers both long term and front-line counsel, coaching and guidance in talent and performance management, compliance, employee relations and change management.
  • In partnership with senior leadership develop, collaborative plans that drive the talent agenda and have positive downstream impact within the organization.
  • Work in collaboration with cross functional teams and other experts to align on approaches to support people objectives.
  • Work through the lens of inclusion, diversity and equity, upholding the company standards of inclusion, diversity, equity and action.


Senior HR Business Partner

The Hospital For Sick Children
04.2013 - 04.2017
  • Develop strategic talent plans in partnership with senior business leaders.
  • Coach, consult and advise leaders on how to inspire their teams, address employee relations, performance management, change management, disability management, employee engagement, guidance on relevant legislation, HR policies and procedures.

Assistant Manager, Employee Relations

Peel District School Board
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Lead and coach the employee relations team on delivering a range of talent management practices to business leaders.
  • Lead the compensation team and compensation program including job evaluation and salary review.
  • Drive the development and implementation of HR initiatives.

Employee Relations Manager

Peel District School Board
05.2008 - 08.2012
  • Advise business leaders on effective HR practices.
  • Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives. Lead full cycle talent acquisition and onboarding initiatives.
  • Prepare and present relevant workshops, presentations, orientations to increase organizational awareness.
  • Lead the HR coordinator team.

Employee Resourcing Specialist

HRG North America
09.2005 - 04.2008
  • Lead full cycle talent acquisition initiatives.
  • Participate in the design, delivery and implementation and consistent application of HR practices across Canada.
  • Lead a variety of HR programs and services.
  • Prepare and present relevant workshops, presentations, orientations to increase organizational awareness.

HR Intern and Executive Assistant

Municipality Of Clarington
05.2005 - 06.2005
  • Assisted with the employee customer service training program, created interview, and exit interview questions, assisted with hiring and selection processes, updated the orientation manual.
  • Organized public community events for the mayor. Conducted research for weekly newsletters, updated the municipality website. Respond to questions and concerns from the community.

Education

Certification - Human Resources Management

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON

Diploma - Business Administration

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON

Skills

  • Vision, Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Coaching, Consulting, Advising
  • Growth Mindset
  • Talent Management
  • HR Analytics
  • Leadership Development
  • Strong Written and Verbal communication
  • Strong Knowledge of Employment Law

Timeline

People and Culture Manager and Leadership Coach

Lululemon Athletica
05.2017 - Current

Senior HR Business Partner

The Hospital For Sick Children
04.2013 - 04.2017

Assistant Manager, Employee Relations

Peel District School Board
08.2012 - 04.2013

Employee Relations Manager

Peel District School Board
05.2008 - 08.2012

Employee Resourcing Specialist

HRG North America
09.2005 - 04.2008

HR Intern and Executive Assistant

Municipality Of Clarington
05.2005 - 06.2005

Certification - Human Resources Management

Sir Sandford Fleming College

Diploma - Business Administration

Sir Sandford Fleming College
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