Nathaniel Phillips, Sphr
About Nathaniel Phillips, Sphr
Nathaniel Phillips is a Human Resources Manager with extensive experience in organizational development and workforce management. He has worked at various institutions, including ShopperLocal and Virginia Commonwealth University, and currently serves at WorkSmart IT, where he has implemented significant improvements in recruitment and onboarding processes.
Current Role at WorkSmart
Nathaniel Phillips serves as the Human Resources Manager at WorkSmart IT, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees various HR functions, focusing on enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include managing recruitment, onboarding, and performance appraisal processes. Phillips has implemented several initiatives to improve HR practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at ShopperLocal
Nathaniel Phillips worked at ShopperLocal in Durham, NC, where he held two significant positions. He served as the Organizational Development Specialist for one year from 2012 to 2013, followed by a three-year tenure as the Director of Workforce Development from 2013 to 2016. In these roles, he contributed to the development of workforce strategies and organizational initiatives.
Educational Background
Nathaniel Phillips earned a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampden-Sydney College, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in human resources.
Contributions to WorkSmart
At WorkSmart, Nathaniel Phillips has made significant contributions to improve HR processes. He streamlined the performance appraisal process by updating and defining measurement dimensions. Additionally, he revamped the recruiting process to include constant recruiting and ongoing candidate pipelines. He also digitized onboarding processes and documents, enhancing the experience for new employees.
Research Experience at Virginia Commonwealth University
Before his roles in human resources, Nathaniel Phillips worked as a Research Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University for nine months from 2006 to 2007. In this capacity, he supported research initiatives, contributing to the academic environment and gaining valuable experience in data collection and analysis.