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Nicole Z

Executive HR Leader with 20+ years of experience driving cultural transformation, talent strategy, and organizational development across various industries, delivering scalable HR infrastructure, inclusive programs, and measurable business impact

Jurisdiction

United States | United Kingdom

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
HR Director
2017 - Present

• Direct the HR strategy and operations for Titan America’s Florida Business Unit, overseeing a workforce of 1,600 full-time employees and 500 contractors across a 6,000-acre cement plant, 45 ready-mix plants, and 10 block plants, representing 60% of the company’s U.S. presence. • Transformed a decentralized, 7-person HR team into a fully functional, 20-member HR organization structured by product line, building scalable systems and processes to effectively support statewide operations. • Spearheaded cultural transformation initiatives, introducing executive-led recognition programs and company-wide engagement practices that drove significant gains in employee morale and retention. • Designed and launched a statewide mentorship program, completing 2 successful cohorts that led to 20% of participants receiving promotions within the first year. • Established 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and developed Titan America’s first DE&I strategy, earning recognition as the first business unit globally to implement such a program. • Revitalized talent pipelines by creating talent pools, implementing rigorous training programs, and establishing a Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence to manage all exempt-level hiring across the state. • Enhanced workforce development and succession planning by launching a comprehensive tracking dashboard, creating individualized career paths, and introducing a new onboarding program to improve retention. • Pioneered and coordinated the company’s inaugural Career Day and revamped the internship program, increasing participation from underrepresented institutions by 50% in under 2 years. • Implemented new HR technologies, including a modern applicant tracking system, payroll system, and improved processes, while strengthening compliance and efficiency in preparation for the company’s public listing in February.

Education

Degree of AccountingUniversity of Notre Dame
Present
Masters of JournalismSyracuse University
Present

Skills

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Languages

English