Nicole Kokish, Fpc
About Nicole Kokish, Fpc
Nicole Kokish serves as the Senior Manager of Total Rewards at Leaf Home, where she leads compensation benchmarking and compliance efforts. With a background in HR management and a degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, she has held various roles within the company since 2011.
Current Role at Leaf Home
Nicole Kokish serves as the Senior Manager of Total Rewards at Leaf Home, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the annual open enrollment process and oversees year-round initiatives focused on wellness and total rewards education. She collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer and other HR leaders to establish the annual benefit strategy and plan designs. Her responsibilities also include managing non-discrimination testing, Form 5500s, plan audits, and ensuring compliance with all plan-related regulations.
Previous Positions at Leaf Home
Nicole Kokish has held multiple roles at Leaf Home prior to her current position. She worked as a Payroll & Benefits Manager from 2019 to 2022, where she ensured compliance across all benefit plans with applicable regulations. Before that, she was an HR Coordinator from 2015 to 2019 and a Call Center Manager/Recruiter from 2014 to 2015. Her career at Leaf Home began as a Call Center Representative from 2011 to 2012, followed by a role as a Corporate Trainer from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Kokish earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. She studied there from 2012 to 2016, acquiring foundational knowledge and skills applicable to her career in human resources and total rewards management.
Professional Background
Nicole Kokish has a diverse professional background in human resources and management, primarily within Leaf Home. Her experience spans various roles that encompass recruitment, training, payroll, benefits management, and total rewards strategy. This breadth of experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities and Initiatives
In her current role as Senior Manager of Total Rewards, Nicole Kokish is responsible for conducting annual benchmarking of compensation ranges and recommending adjustments to maintain competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. She leads initiatives aimed at enhancing employee wellness and education regarding total rewards, ensuring that Leaf Home's offerings align with industry standards and employee needs.