Nicole Hamill
@nicolehamill
Talent and operations specialist driving payroll, HR systems, and process improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive, detail-oriented Talent and Operations Specialist with over five years of experience supporting executive leadership and managing payroll and HR systems across multi-state, high-volume operations.
I have led full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, developed training materials and SOPs, and coordinated internal communications to strengthen culture and compliance.
My payroll and financial expertise includes ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Booker, accounts payable, reconciliation, and monthly reporting while partnering with leadership on forecasting and cost control.
I excel at building strong relationships, maintaining confidentiality, driving process improvements, and delivering scalable operational solutions that elevate organizational performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations, Payroll, and Financial Specialist
RE Salon Management
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Managed end-to-end payroll and financial operations across multi-state, high-volume staff using ADP, Booker, and Paychex; implemented reconciliations and monthly reporting that improved forecasting and cost control. Developed SOPs, onboarding checklists, and training materials to streamline operations and reduce onboarding time.
Operations, Payroll, and Financial Specialist
Amazing Lash
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Supported payroll processing, accounts payable, and certification tracking across multiple locations; coordinated recruitment logistics and employee communications to align staffing with payroll capacity. Led projects to improve operational efficiency and systems transitions.
Operations, Payroll, and Financial Specialist
Drybar
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Executed multi-entity payroll and monthly financial reporting, maintained employee financial records, and partnered with leadership on cost control and forecasting initiatives. Created dashboards and reporting tools to track operational KPIs and payroll accuracy.
Operations, Payroll, and Financial Specialist
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Managed payroll workflows, payroll reconciliation, and HR documentation across franchise locations; oversaw onboarding processes and certification tracking to maintain regulatory compliance. Served as primary HR/payroll contact for leadership across locations.
Executive Assistant to CEO
D&J Investments
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Supported CEO with recruitment, vendor sourcing, travel coordination, and payroll management across multiple businesses; created systems for executive planning and vendor performance tracking to improve operational oversight.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Health Center Association of Nebraska
Jan 2010 - Dec 2019 (9 years 11 months)
Provided executive support to non-profit leadership for project tracking, legislative communications, board documentation, and audit readiness; managed confidential HR and financial data and assisted with event logistics and budget tracking.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science, Communications
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in Business Administration focused on communication strategies and foundational business principles.
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