Nia Cannon, PHR
Human Resource Manager
United States
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Accomplished and performance-driven human resources professional with broadly diverse expertise encompassing benefits and compensation, employee relations, training and development, talent management, diversity programs, payroll, HRIS and HR project management, as well as strategic planning. Collaborates with internal and external parties to drive the completion of established objectives. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, realizing increased efficiency within a company. With a solid commitment to excellence, contributes to the continued growth of an organization.
COO / Senior Human Resources Consultant
Cannon HR & Business Solutions
Since December 2013
- Assist clients with strategically integrating HR processes, programs and practices into daily operations.
Senior Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner
Luster Products, Inc
Since September 2021
- Steer HR strategy, programs, and administration. Culture champion promoting company values to guide decision-making and drive thoughtful and effective change management. Strategic business partner, and advisor to senior leaders. Manage risk and compliance, talent management, change management, and performance management. Lead, coach, and develop HR team. Define and update HR policies, and procedures.
Director of Human Resources
Chicago Child Care Society
February 2018
to September 2018
- Provide leadership for human resource development and management to Illinois' oldest social service agency. Responsibilities include oversight of opportunities and issues impacting agency climate and culture.
Human Resource Business Partner
University of Chicago Medicine, Ingalls Hospitals
February 2016
to April 2018
- Accountable for identifying and developing HR solutions directly aligned with UChicago / Ingalls Healthcare Systems mission and business strategy; Partner with colleagues and leaders to develop talent and performance management improvement strategies; Support the effective deployment and utilization of human capital; Coach leadership in effective administration of hospital policy; Provide direction, advice, and support to cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams; Work collaboratively with leadership to improve operational efficiency; Recruitment of key talent.
Human Resource Manager, Retail-Americas
Exel
September 2012
to October 2013
- Partner with regional, corporate and sector HR leadership to aid in the development and implementation of HR processes; Day-to-day coaching and counseling of management and supervisory teams; Administration and management of the communication, organizational capability plans; Administration and management of site's labor plan, including staffing, temporary labor, succession planning; Fair and equitable administration of HR practices; Represent Exel HR with external customers; Assess site, identify skill gaps and provide training.
Progressive Human Resource Management Roles
IDEX Corporation
July 2007
to August 2012
- Multiple, progressive HR Roles- Responsible for Human Resource Generalist functions, including benefits administration, employee and/or labor relations, recruitment and employment, compensation management, personnel records, organization development, training, AA/EEO, and special projects. Assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communications, and/or meetings. Prepare reports in conformance with legislated requirements or organization needs. Manage Payroll Functions for Groups Domestic Units.
Human Resource Manager
PrimeSource Healthcare
May 2006
to 2007
- Manage HR functions, including development, day-to-day application, communication and implementation of HR policies and procedures; employee relations; compliance; compensation and benefit administration; orientations and training.
Human Resources Administrator
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LAKE COUNTY
January 2005
to January 2006
HR Assistant / Patient Care Access Coordinator
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
January 2000
to January 2005
Director, Admissions & Marketing/Office Manager
ALDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
January 1999
to 2000
- Coaching
- ADP Payroll
- Training
- Compensation & Benefit
- Leadership
- Labor Relations
- Onboarding
- Leadership Development
- Deferred Compensation
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Benefits
- Human Resources
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Workforce Planning
- Succession Planning
- Employee Engagement
- Job Analysis
- Performance Management
- Personnel Management
- Recruiting
- Payroll
- Talent Management
- Temporary Placement
- FMLA
- New Hire Orientations
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Management
- HR Policies
- HR Consulting
- Employee Relations
