Tara Nisenson, Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Paw Paw, MI

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

With over 20 years of working in Human Resources, Tara’s true passion has always been to help people grow to their greatest potential. Her goal is to help her clients and their leadership teams find their strengths and own their authentic leadership style. Tara is a Certified HR Generalist, a Certified Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach and a DISC Communication.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

While many say they have a passion for people, Tara’s nearly two decades of educating and empowering others to fully realize their potential proves how deep hers runs. Equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the power of effective communication, she’s led countless clients to better best practices, more cohesive work environments, and the kind of.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Hired as CSM’s first HR professional tasked with developing and implementing processes and procedures to establish a consistent approach to all Human Resources functions. Participates as a member of the Executive Team.
• Centralized all Human Resources functions of the organization including recruiting, benefits administration, compensation, training & development and employee relations.
• Developed a performance management process for the organization in order to improve organizational performance while fostering an engaging environment to empower employees to be successful.
• Implemented Career Development and Succession Management process in order to determine bench strength of the company’s future leaders.
• Strengthened Culture Survey effectiveness by introducing the Gallup Q12 philosophy for measuring levels of engagement in employees. Compared regional data utilizing West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest survey data. Led.
• Enhanced communication and feedback mechanisms throughout the organization by introducing DISC and Gallup’s StrengthsFinder. Conducted regular training and coaching sessions for employees and managers.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Enhanced HR function by developing a competency model structure that serves as a consistent framework for all departments. Initiated major culture shift through survey action planning teams. Fortified retail sales by.
• Developed core competencies by leadership level with behavioral anchors associated with each competency… Show more Enhanced HR function by developing a competency model structure that serves as a consistent framework.
• Developed core competencies by leadership level with behavioral anchors associated with each competency to provide a structure for development of all team members and leaders within the organization.
• Enhanced culture by analyzing annual Culture Survey reports and facilitating completion of action plans for each department and location across 5 states.
• Reinvigorated Store Director Development Program to include real world scenarios and hands on learning exercises to ensure knowledge and skill transfer.
• Routinely conducted need analyses with business partners and recommended proposed solutions to meet business challenges and team ineffectiveness.

• Improved HR capabilities across the organization with enhanced infrastructure and HRIS application support. Implemented new Learning Management System to increase continuous development opportunities for both leaders.
• Implemented an Oracle based Performance Management system that allowed for improved… Show more Improved HR capabilities across the organization with enhanced infrastructure and HRIS application support. Implemented new.
• Implemented an Oracle based Performance Management system that allowed for improved organizational performance with calibration capabilities for leadership.
• Led the performance management process from goal and objective setting, alignment of those goals with corporate initiatives, yearend performance appraisal process, and calibration of performance ratings across the.
• Designed and facilitated Leadership Development workshops for high potential leaders – focusing on identifying and leveraging the strengths of a team to build organizational effectiveness.
• Launched an online learning tool to allow for continuous development of all employees – provided consistent training of office and field personnel. Responsible for development of online training modules and scheduling.

• Spearheaded HR development for $782 million operations across 16 states and 9 Western zones, led team of 3 and supported 70+ managers and executives. Delivered vital leadership across organizational development.
• Transformed culture and developed reputation as critical strategic and business partner, building trust with employees and achieving 2 nominations for W.K. Kellogg’s Award.
• Drove business growth and productivity, inputting field-based improvement initiatives including new Safety committee enabling all locations to quickly resolve leading safety issues.
• Delivered change management guidance to Keebler management throughout acquisition process.
• Strengthened new hire retention, communicating with staff through Stay Interview process.
• Elevated sales team capabilities by initiating program to deliver management training and facilitate roundtable discussions during Zone and District Manager meetings.

• Accelerated HR development across organization, led 4 employee relations specialists and 2 payroll clerks. Drove change management initiatives during contract acquisitions. Directed compensation programs as committee.
• Invigorated benefits administration programs, initiating program for dynamic staffing requirements… Show more Accelerated HR development across organization, led 4 employee relations specialists and 2 payroll clerks..
• Invigorated benefits administration programs, initiating program for dynamic staffing requirements, identifying new vendors, and collaborating with team for electronic billing processes.
• Triggered HR department transformation, moving to proactive and business-focused approach.
• Instrumental to successful acquisition of 350+ employee contract, integrating team into corporate benefits programs and culture within a 6-week period.
• Bolstered HR processes, upgrading Employee Manual and HR Standard Operating Procedures.

• Facilitated HR programs including payroll, benefits, and recruiting, led 2 staff members. Managed claims and benefits administration, collaborating with vendors for program development. Orchestrated HRIS and ADP.
• Revitalized corporate culture, empowering managers to resolve issues to drive performance.
• Transformed HR department into trusted strategic partner focused on employee satisfaction.
• Cut annual insurance expenses by $150,000, identifying new broker and medical/dental providers.
• Instituted standardized policies and procedures across all locations, developing new standard operating procedures (SOPs) with a uniform employee relations approach. Show less

Ms, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Ba, Human Resources

Business Management

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa