Nicholas Pentecost, MBA
About Nicholas Pentecost, MBA
Nicholas Pentecost, MBA, serves as the Global HRIS, HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits Manager at MetricStream. With extensive experience in HR systems and operations across various companies, he has developed expertise in designing HR dashboards, establishing standard operating procedures, and managing compensation analysis.
Work at MetricStream
Currently, Nicholas Pentecost serves as the Global HRIS, HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits Manager at MetricStream. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various HR initiatives in San Jose, California. His responsibilities include designing and updating HR dashboards for internal teams, generating reports for executive meetings, and establishing standard operating procedures for HR systems. He also leads the annual Radford Survey Submission, developing updated salary ranges for a global employee base.
Previous Experience in HR Operations
Before joining MetricStream, Nicholas Pentecost worked at Theravance Biopharma US, Inc. as a Recruiting Systems & HR Operations Analyst from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of HRIS & Compensation Analyst at the same company from 2020 to 2021. His earlier roles included working at Financial Engines in various capacities, including HRIS & HR Operations Analyst and Recruiting Systems Analyst, from 2015 to 2017. He began his HR career at Macy's Department Stores as a Human Resources Assistant & Scheduling Manager.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Pentecost holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Business Administration and Human Resources from the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Human Resource Management Certificate from California State University - East Bay between 2012 and 2013. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History, Criticism and Conservation at McDaniel College from 2000 to 2005.
Skills in HR Systems and Reporting
In his current role, Nicholas Pentecost provides triage support for global SuccessFactors issues and customizes standard reports for stakeholders worldwide. He coordinates integration setups for various systems, including ADP, Outlook, Active Directory, PlanSource, and the LOA Module. His expertise in HR systems enables him to implement new modules that drive workflow efficiency and enhance operational effectiveness.
Contributions to Policy Development
Nicholas collaborates with business groups to develop new policies related to Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP), COVID-19 protocols, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Harassment Training, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance. His involvement in these initiatives reflects his commitment to fostering a compliant and inclusive workplace.