Nicole Salem is a cross-functional HR consultant and former C-suite executive with over a decade of experience spanning HR, finance, and operations. As the founder of PeopleKind, she brings a product delivery mindset to HR—offering structured frameworks, measurable outcomes, and AI-enhanced solutions for today’s evolving workforce. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is SHRM-SCP certified, with additional certifications in People Analytics from Wharton and Generative AI in HR from IBM. With deep expertise in organizational design, compliance, and behavioral health strategy, she helps mission-driven companies build scalable, inclusive people operations rooted in both empathy and execution.
Nicole has led high-impact transformations across startups and growth-stage companies by building scalable HR infrastructure from the ground up. Her consulting work includes designing HRIS and ATS systems that reduced administrative burden by 40%, and developing KPI dashboards that provide real-time insights into engagement, DEI, retention, and succession metrics. As an early adopter of AI in HR, Nicole implemented generative onboarding and micro-learning solutions that cut ramp time nearly in half. She’s restructured organizations post-merger, created equitable compensation programs, and deployed culture-building initiatives that significantly improved team alignment and eNPS. Her ability to combine HR strategy with business outcomes led to a 21% EBITDA increase at a SaaS firm proof that people-first strategies drive bottom-line results.
Nicole blends the strategic insight of a former CFO and CPO with the emotional intelligence required to lead complex, people-centered transformations. As a SHRM-SCP certified consultant with additional training in people analytics and AI for HR, she delivers modern, audit-ready HR systems tailored to fast-moving teams. Her unique approach follows a product delivery model: every engagement has a defined scope, milestones, metrics, and post-launch support. Nicole is also a vocaMore...
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