Sarah Nickell Email & Phone Number

Westfield, In, Us

My partner and I manage, own, and recruit for Power Careers, LLC. We provide exemplary recruitment solutions to the power and energy industries. We specifically recruit for and support mission critical power, electrical power, renewable energy, utility, electric and smart grid development, data center growth, digital and electrical infrastructure, construction, and the electric vehicle (EV) markets. This includes industries in power generation, power distribution, power transmission, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), independent system operators (ISOs), electrical contracting, power quality, back-up power, packaged power, battery power, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power protection and controls, electrical testing, power equipment maintenance, acceptance testing, commissioning, solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, tidal energy, and geothermal energy.

Energy & Power Distribution, Transmission, Utility, Mission Critical, Power Conditioning, & Back Up Power.Clients include Utilities, Private Equity, OEMs, Power Testing/Maintenance Service/Consulting Providers & refurb shops within packaged power. Power distribution/transmission practice includes utilities, power gen companies, NETA Companies,manufacturers, distributors & re-sellers of specialty electrical equipment of engineered solutions for applications in utility, industrial & commercial segments of energy & electrical transmission, distribution & power protection.Being part of MRI, I provide amenities that "Mom & Pop Shops" can't:• Team of 21 Recruiters-58 years of search experience in engineering & power• Largest US database of power candidates• A dedicated Research TeamKey Words: sales, power systems, fluid power, field service, switchgear, substation, generator step up transformers, GSU, SF6 circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, reclosers, remote breaker racking systems, diesel, ABB, Siemens, Basler, Schweitzer, SEL, Multilin, GE, Generac, Cat, Kohler, Onan, bus duct, standby generators, cogeneration, transfer switches, uninterruptible power, battery backup, station batteries, data centers, power control rooms, power distribution centers, network power transmission and distribution, power conditioning, protective relay, gas, steam turbine, relay, switchgear, substation, mission critical power, UPS, flywheel, modular power, AC/DC power, voltage controls, power factor, harmonics, MCCs, LV, MV, HV, smart grid, power protection, testing, dry type, ARC flash, utility, PDUs, ATS, NETA, InterNational Electrical Testing Association, NICET, IEEE, NERC, Megger, primary injection, TTR, High Pot, oil sampling, winding resistance, nitrogen blanket, overcurrent testing, Multilyn, Basler, bus modifications, PT Testing, CT Testing, KK Operation, IR Scanning, AF Data Collection, 3 Point Ground testing, retrofills, relaying, load flow, load tap changers, LTC

Recruitment and HR operations for small/medium sized healthcare and manufacturing employers, acting HR Director and VPHR. Routine duties included cleaning up difficult employee relations issues, difficult recruitment projects, performing employee retention assessments, evaluating/designing on-boarding systems, FMLA and ADA audits, leadership development projects, DiSC Training, Worker’s Comp case reviews, conducting harassment & discrimination training programs, and consulting with business owners on their HR liabilities. Strategic accomplishments included:• Reduced EEOC complaints by 50% for all retained clients• Created a one of a kind HR tool called the DO-ETs system dedicated to managing the “employee lifecycle” for all healthcare clients• Eliminated outside recruiters and lowered turnover by at least 65% for retained customers• Serve as designated leadership speaker • Implemented international recruiting programs across both electrical/power engineering and healthcare spectrums.90% of all clients served have tried to recruit me to assume their strategic HR leadership roles.

Marion, In, Us

Oversight of all recruitment and employment operations for TLC Management and its subsidiary companies, 2,000 employees across the state of Indiana and Florida. These companies included Long Term Care facilities, Home Health chains, a Hospice chain, several assisted/ independent living communities, a construction company, a pharmacy company and a therapy provider. Accomplishments included:• The development of TLC’s employment portal and electronic on-boarding programs.• Creation and implementation of TLC’s Job Description and Performance Management System.• The development of TLC’s HR Coordinator Training Program for all field HR staff.• Creation and development of the TLC corporate umbrella for HR Policy and Procedures Manual.• Creation and implementation of corporation’s health and wellness program.

Strategic HR planning and HR financial oversight of 3 hospital systems, 20 physician's practices with over 3200 FTEs. Oversight of all labor relations with 4 union contracts, 12 leadership reports, including onsite legal counsel. HR focus included all benefit programs, all recruitment initiatives, health/safety programs, compensations programs, and performance management systems.

Responsible for the overall management of the Human Resources and Recruitment function in a 200 bed hospital with 1200 FTEs. Reporting directly to the CEO with a staff of 9 Human Resources professionals. Responsibilities included compensation programs, benefit programs, recruitment initiatives, employment programs, and employee relations risk mitigation. Highlights included:• Designed Web Based Pension Modeling System and On Line Enrollment Process/Database • Created and Implemented HR Training Programs for In-House Managers • Created and implemented Employee Retention Monitoring System (ERMS)• Created Metric based Exit Interview Program (EIP)• Significant cost savings in Comp premiums and outside attorney fees• Created and Implemented Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Education Programs• Implemented International Recruitment Program- Philippine Nurses and Canadian Nurses

Human Resources SupervisorRecruited into the “HR Trainee” program as part of the company’s succession plan for future HR Managers to be relocated throughout the U.S. Performed HR management duties such as policy interpretation, recruitment, FMLA administration, workplace investigations and adherence to union shop contract. Also performed general Safety Director’s duties and handled Worker’s Compensation/OSHA compliance. Coordinated recruitment efforts throughout the U.S. for skilled tradesman. Ensured grievance research and resolution were performed properly by HR Staff. Was a team member of third-step arbitration procedures. Administered Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program. Accomplishments included:• Successful shut down and transition of the Marion Ball Foster Plant• Cleaned up the Dunkirk Apprenticeship program.• Designed and implemented formalized new hire/safety orientation program.• Clean up and implementation of Apprenticeship grant program, capitalizing on over $80K for the plant.• Successful recruitment of Anchor plant employees via personal site visits to Anchor closures.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Serving as the designated on site HR representative for the entire service center consisting of 300 EEs. Interviewed, onboarded and assisted all hourly personnel responsible for the manufacturing of large engine harnesses. Responsible for new hire orientation, benefits administration, OSHA compliance, FMLA administration, Workers Comp management and payroll processing. Role reported to both the CEO and corporate Kirby Risk headquarters.

Munich, De

Pension benefit audits, safety program audits, insurance administration, compensation systems reviews and handbook revisions.

Bachelors, Industrial Psychology/Org Behavior

Human Resources Management Courses (Ball State Prep For Phr/Sphr), Hr

Masters, Mha