Grace Navera
About Grace Navera
Grace Navera is a Human Resources Business Partner at Bodycote, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in organizational development and a focus on leadership practices, she aims to foster continuous improvement and support employee growth.
Work at Bodycote
Grace Navera has been serving as a Human Resources Business Partner at Bodycote since 2017. In this role, she focuses on enhancing leadership and communication practices within the organization. Her efforts are directed towards stimulating continuous improvement and fostering an environment conducive to human flourishing. Based in the Cincinnati, Ohio Area, she collaborates with management to support performance feedback, address disciplinary issues, and facilitate people development.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Grace Navera worked at Ellison Surface Technologies, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. She initially served as Human Resources Support for 8 months before transitioning to the position of Organization Development Coordinator, where she worked for 3 years. Her experience in these roles involved managing compliance-related HR processes and supporting organizational development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Grace Navera holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Grove City College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University Irvine. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Guivy Zaldastanishvili American Academy in Tbilisi, where she graduated in 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Background in Student Engagement
Grace Navera began her professional journey at Grove City College, where she worked as a Student Ambassador from 2011 to 2013. She also held the position of Admissions Office Assistant for 8 months during the 2012-2013 academic year. These roles provided her with foundational experience in communication and engagement within an educational setting.
Professional Skills and Approach
Grace Navera is known for her detail-oriented approach to managing HR processes, including FMLA, onboarding, and payroll. She enjoys engaging in challenging conversations and employs relational problem-solving techniques to achieve win-win outcomes. Her focus on self-awareness and growth plans reflects her commitment to facilitating the development of others in the workplace.