Nicole Pemberton

Nicole Pemberton, MHRM, SPHR, currently serves as a Fractional Chief Operating Officer at HR Certified, focusing on acquisitions and organizational efficiency. In addition, Nicole works as a Senior Employee Relations Consultant at Elevance Health, where collaboration with leaders enhances talent capabilities through coaching and assessment. Previous experience includes roles as Human Resources Director at Life Care Centers of America, where Nicole drove HR initiatives, and as a VP of Programming for NAAAHR - Atlanta Chapter, overseeing programming for a large membership base. Early in Nicole's career, talent acquisition efforts at Verizon honed expertise in recruiting across multiple states. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, completion of an Executive Leadership Program at Kennesaw State University, and a B.A. in Art/Communications from Clark Atlanta University.