Nicholas J. Slabaugh, Phr
About Nicholas J. Slabaugh, Phr
Nicholas J. Slabaugh serves as the Manager of Internal Investigations for North America at Signet Jewelers, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in human resources and legal support, having previously held roles at Sterling Jewelers Inc. and Major Legal Services.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Nicholas J. Slabaugh has served as the Manager of Internal Investigations for North America at Signet Jewelers since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing an Internal Investigations Team that addresses complaints from an employee base of approximately 30,000 across the United States. He also oversees the intake, assignment, and review of moderate-to-high risk employee complaints. Additionally, Slabaugh has been involved in the design and establishment of the Internal Investigations unit at Signet, including team structure and recruitment of investigators. He has also managed the RESOLVE ADR Program since 2012.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas J. Slabaugh completed his high school education at Garaway High School from 1996 to 2000. He then attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History from 2000 to 2004. Slabaugh furthered his education by obtaining a Post-Bachelor's Paralegal Certificate from Duquesne University in 2008. He has also undergone Internal Investigation Training, enhancing his expertise in the field. His educational background supports his roles in internal investigations and human resources.
Background
Before joining Signet Jewelers, Nicholas J. Slabaugh worked as a Human Resources Paralegal at Sterling Jewelers Inc. from 2010 to 2012. He also gained experience as a Temporary Paralegal at Major Legal Services from 2008 to 2010. His career has been focused on legal and human resources functions, which has equipped him with skills relevant to his current role in internal investigations.
Achievements
In his role at Signet Jewelers, Nicholas J. Slabaugh has developed comprehensive statistical reports for the Internal Investigations unit, which are submitted quarterly to the Board of Directors. His contributions include providing consultation to managers and Human Resources staff regarding the outcomes of fact-finding investigations. These efforts reflect his commitment to maintaining a thorough and effective internal investigation process.