Nicola Jacks
About Nicola Jacks
Nicola Jacks is the VP People at Aurora Solar and serves as an advisor at PeopleTech Partners and a member at Knoetic | CPOHQ. She has a diverse background in human resources, with experience in both Australian and American companies, including Facebook and Square.
Current Roles
Nicola Jacks currently serves as the Vice President of People at Aurora Solar, a tech company located in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she is an Advisor at PeopleTech Partners, where she advises on innovative solutions for the Future of Work. She is also a member of Knoetic | CPOHQ, contributing to a network focused on HR leadership.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Nicola Jacks held several key positions at Facebook, primarily with WhatsApp, from 2016 to 2022. She began as an HR Business Partner, transitioned to Human Resources Manager in 2019, and was eventually promoted to Human Resources Director in 2021. During her tenure, she managed HR strategies and operations in Menlo Park, California.
Career at Square
From 2012 to 2016, Nicola Jacks worked at Square in the San Francisco Bay Area. She initially served as Human Resources Manager for three years before advancing to Human Resources Director. Her role entailed overseeing HR operations and strategies during a significant period of growth for the company.
Early Career at ANZ
Nicola Jacks began her professional career at ANZ in Melbourne, Australia. She held various HR roles from 2001 to 2011, including HR Consultant, Employee Relations Advisor, and Manager of HR Operations. Her responsibilities covered employee relations, HR policies, and operational strategies.
Educational Background
Nicola Jacks completed her Bachelor of Commerce in Management & Business Law at Murdoch University. She furthered her education with a Master of Business, focusing on Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations, from RMIT University, graduating with distinction. This educational foundation has supported her extensive career in human resources.