Nicki Kowal
About Nicki Kowal
Nicki Kowal serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at Chobani, where she has worked in various roles since 2015. With extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, she has led technology implementations and improved business processes in her field.
Current Role at Chobani
Nicki Kowal serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at Chobani, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees all Talent Acquisition technology platforms, including Success Factors, Seekout, Textio, and LinkedIn. She manages Talent Acquisition business processes, focusing on vendor and supplier management while collaborating with procurement and talent leadership. Her responsibilities include driving improved approaches to business and candidate experience through enablement strategies.
Previous Experience at Chobani
Nicki Kowal has extensive experience at Chobani, having worked in various roles from 2015 to 2023. She started as a Recruiter and progressed to Senior Recruiter, Senior Manager, and Director of Talent Acquisition before her current role. During her tenure, she led the implementation of the Success Factors recruiting platform, ensuring its effective functioning and optimization. Kowal also managed the Talent Acquisition team, focusing on enhancing recruitment processes and strategies.
Work History Prior to Chobani
Before joining Chobani, Nicki Kowal held several recruitment positions across various companies. She worked as a Talent Advisor-Contract at The Hershey Company from 2014 to 2015 and as a Staffing Consultant-Contract at Godiva Chocolatier in 2011-2012. Additionally, she served as a Regional Field Recruiter at News America Marketing from 1999 to 2002 and held roles at RR Donnelley and Parsons Brinckerhoff, gaining diverse experience in talent acquisition.
Educational Background
Nicki Kowal studied Communications at Ohio University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 1991 to 1994. She also attended Simmons University for one year from 1990 to 1991. Her educational background has contributed to her expertise in Talent Acquisition processes and strategies.
Expertise in Talent Acquisition
Nicki Kowal has developed significant expertise in Talent Acquisition processes throughout her career. She has led testing efforts, change controls, and releases related to Talent Acquisition system functionality. Her focus on improving business and candidate experiences through enablement strategies highlights her commitment to effective recruitment practices.