Beth Nickerson
About Beth Nickerson
Beth Nickerson is the Benefits & HRIS Manager at Analysis Group, with extensive experience in human resources and benefits management.
Current Role at Analysis Group
Beth Nickerson has been serving as the Benefits & HRIS Manager at Analysis Group since 2017. In this role based in Boston, MA, she oversees various tasks related to benefits management and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Her duties include administering benefit plans, managing employee benefits programs, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. She utilizes her expertise in HRIS applications, such as WorkDay, Peoplesoft, Oracle, and SAP, to streamline and optimize HR processes.
Previous Experience at Forrester Research
From 2012 to 2017, Beth Nickerson worked at Forrester Research in Cambridge, MA, as a Benefits Manager. Over her five-year tenure, she was responsible for managing the company's employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans. She ensured compliance with benefit regulations and improved the efficiency of benefits administration processes. Her role involved regular interaction with employees to address benefits-related queries and concerns.
Professional Background and Career Path
Beth Nickerson's career in Human Resources and benefits management spans several organizations and roles. Before her current position at Analysis Group, she held key roles such as Sr. Benefits Specialist (Acting Benefits Manager) at Charles River Associates (2011-2012), Sr. Benefits Analyst at VistaPrint (2009-2011), Sr. Benefits Specialist/HR Manager at Polaroid (2007-2009), and HR Operations Specialist at NetScout Systems Inc (2005-2007). Her early career includes a role as a Human Resources professional at Avid Technology (2003-2005) and an HR Representative at eXcelon/Object Design (1998-2003).
Educational Background
Beth Nickerson holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Retail Marketing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she studied from 1989 to 1994. She furthered her education at Bentley College, earning a Certificate in Human Resources Management from 2000 to 2003. This educational foundation has equipped her with a robust understanding of business management and human resources, which she applies in her professional roles.
Expertise in HRIS and Benefits Administration
Beth Nickerson is proficient in several HRIS applications, including WorkDay, Peoplesoft, Oracle, and SAP. Her skills extend to MS Excel and other MS Office applications, enabling her to handle detailed data analysis and reporting efficiently. She has demonstrated abilities in benefit plan design, 401(k) administration, and compliance, coaching, and team-building. Her career is marked by a proven ability to build respectful relationships and establish trust among peers, vendors, and outside consultants.