Nichol Knez, Chrl
About Nichol Knez, Chrl
Nichol Knez is a Human Resources Business Partner with extensive experience in the field, currently employed at OANDA since 2019. Previously, Knez held various roles at Northbridge Financial Corporation and has a background in Human Resources Management from Humber Institute of Applied Arts & Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo.
Current Role at OANDA
Nichol Knez serves as a Human Resources Business Partner at OANDA, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her experience in human resources enables her to effectively manage various HR functions and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Previous Experience at Northbridge Financial Corporation
Nichol Knez has extensive experience at Northbridge Financial Corporation, where she worked in various HR roles from 2012 to 2019. She started as a Human Resources Junior Clerk in 2004, then transitioned to the Total Rewards Associate role for one year. Following this, she served as a Total Rewards Specialist for ten months and progressed to the Human Resources Coordinator position for two years. Finally, she held the role of Human Resources Business Partner for three years before moving to OANDA.
Educational Background
Nichol Knez studied at the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). She furthered her education at Humber Institute of Applied Arts & Technology, obtaining a Human Resources Management Certificate. This educational foundation supports her expertise in human resources and her ability to implement effective HR strategies.
Early Career Experience
Nichol Knez began her career in human resources with contract positions at McMillan LLP as a Human Resources Assistant and at the Canadian Diabetes Association as a Human Resources Junior Clerk. These early roles provided her with foundational HR skills and experience, which she built upon in her subsequent positions at Northbridge Financial Corporation.