Nicky Lowry, Ms, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Bozeman, Montana, United States

• Serve as a crucial point of contact between executive leadership and employees• Create and maintain a positive workplace culture for all employees, including employee engagement, professional development/training, employee retention and organizational design• Manage the Human Resources function including talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, compliance, policy formulation and administering benefits programs• Partner with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives• Collect, analyze, and present HR metrics and management tools to provide guidance and feedback to the Leadership team• Plan and direct employee engagement events, which promote a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven culture• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations• Conduct regular training sessions on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. • Investigate employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution • Research, coordinate, and implement employee education opportunities and IDPs. Research, coordinate, and implement employee activities

Bozeman, Montana

• Provide all-inclusive support to three divisions across campus; Bobcat Athletics, University Police Department and the 13 departments in Student Success.• Develop relationships and collaborate with Department Directors, campus stakeholders and HR partners/COEs.• Serve as coach to Leadership on wide range of personnel related matters.• Consult with departmental Directors on strategic planning, providing analysis of HR staffing needs and delivering recommendations.• Provide coaching on performance management issues & employment laws, consulting with Legal as necessary for risk mitigation. • In shared services model, liaise with HR COEs (payroll, benefits, recruitment, compensation and employee/labor relations)• Work closely with ADA & Leave manager on all ADA, FMLA and Parental Leave requests in my departments• Drive culture change, serving on MSU All Staff Council and DEI Committee.• Lead vertical team of HRBP, HR Generalist and HR Associate.• Apply human resources policies, practices, and procedures to specific situations to advise clients.

Bozeman, Montana, United States

• Managed the daily functioning of the HR department including interviewing & hiring staff, administering pay, benefits and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.• Promoted HR as the first point of contact for all questions on personnel policies and procedures, understanding benefits/open enrollment and responding to internal and external communications regarding HR issues.• Oversaw full life cycle recruiting, working with Montana State University and attending job fairs.• Partnered with multiple hiring managers on staffing; up to 40 open requisitions.• Managed and/or assist with disciplinary actions and terminations.• Consulted with Area Director and other managers on employee issues.• Facilitated monthly Town Hall and weekly huddle to generate engagement and connectedness.• Assisted with a variety of HR projects as needed, such as working with HR Director on companywide workforce planning.

Aurora, Colorado

• Provided oversight, leadership and direction for the development and implementation of programs designed to support student well-being and mental health. • Organized and supported a multidisciplinary working group (Healthy Campus Steering Committee) of campus professionals who assessed, developed, implemented, and evaluated campus-wide programs, policies and procedures that create a culture of wellness at CU Anschutz. • Directed the Student Health Promotion Committee which formulates comprehensive health promotion/wellness initiatives and outreach designed to address student wellbeing needs based on student data. • Facilitated Student Health Insurance by responding to student inquiries and providing information about the mandatory insurance coverage, enforcing deadlines for compliance and application forms, overseeing the appeal process as well as creating a seamless online experience for the student user.• Provided 1 on 1 assistance to students as necessary to navigate general insurance policies and procedures, especially to students using their own insurance policies for the first time. • Project management included customizing and launching the ‘YOU@College’ digital well-being portal, developing a campus wide Mental Health First Aid program, and researching, developing and implementing a Student Peer Coaching program.

Washington, Dc

• Reported to the Commanding General of the National Capital Region as the subject matter expert on Army Health Promotion. Army Health Promotion relies upon building strategic partnerships and relationships to help the Community improve its holistic health by combining/sharing resources based upon the Community’s specific needs. • Facilitated the Community Health Promotion Council, an interdisciplinary coalition, at the executive level for the Commanding General.• Oversaw the Health Promotion process for the four installations in the National Capital Region footprint.• Launched a three-year Civilian Fitness pilot program, including but not limited to, implementing kickoff event, collaborating with the Army Wellness Center to analyze metrics, and using social media, email, and newsletters to recruit participants and communicate program information. (I have since learned that the DoD approved and adopted the program).• Coordinated, planned, organized, and implemented a comprehensive and holistic health promotion and wellness program for the diverse population of the Total Army.

Brenham, Tx, Usa

Functioned as Human Resources Manager for a branch location of Wallace Computer Corp., responsible for all aspects of the HR Generalist role. Handled all human resources and benefits issues for the corporate office in Chicago. Reported to VP Human Resources in Chicago and to local Branch Manager on administrative issues. Resigned for move to South America.

Houston, Tx, Usa

Functioned as Human Resources Manager for privately held industrial distribution company with 450 employees. Handled all Human Resources and Benefits issues for the Company, including college recruitment at Texas A&M, and renegotiating company benefits program with PPO. Reported to CFO.

Bakersfield, Ca, Usa

Interned with Santa Fe Energy in Houston during graduate school and was offered a position in the Bakersfield office. Assisted HR manager with all HR functions including employment, terminations, force reductions, yearly benefits open enrollment and labor negotiations. Was eventually responsible for entire department with one direct report.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Health Promotion Management

The Health Promotion Management Program is a competency-based, multidisciplinary academic program for individuals dedicated to assuming.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology