Nicole P.
About Nicole P.
Nicole P. serves as the Principal HR Business Partner at Benefitfocus, where she has worked since 2016. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science from Loyola University Maryland and KU Leuven, and she plays a key role in M&A activities, HR investigations, and strategic advisory for senior leadership.
Work at Benefitfocus
Nicole P. has been serving as the Principal HR Business Partner at Benefitfocus since 2016. In this role, she supports mergers and acquisitions by conducting due diligence and collaborates closely with the Finance Business Partner and Talent Acquisition team to align resource plans and budgets. Her responsibilities include leading complex HR investigations and managing legal matters within the organization. Additionally, she plays an active role in identifying savings opportunities during forecast reviews and acts as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, guiding key decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Nicole P. holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science. She studied at Loyola University Maryland from 2009 to 2013, where she also focused on writing. Additionally, she spent a year at KU Leuven in 2012, furthering her studies in Political Science and Government. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and strategic planning, which she applies in her HR role.
Background
Nicole P. began her career at Benefitfocus as an HR Administrator from 2013 to 2014. She then advanced to the position of Benefits Analyst II, where she worked from 2014 to 2016. Her progression within the company reflects her growing expertise in human resources and her ability to take on more complex responsibilities over time.
Achievements
In her current role, Nicole P. provides analysis and recommendations for compensation matters, including involvement in Sales Compensation annual planning and governance. She also facilitates employee engagement initiatives aimed at strengthening leadership and employee relations. Her contributions have been integral to the HR functions at Benefitfocus, particularly in aligning human resources strategies with organizational goals.