Nina Xue

Nina Xue, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Nina is currently the Head of People at Jumbo: Privacy + Security, where they are responsible for building a world-class HR function from scratch. Nina has successfully implemented a data-driven recruiting process and achieved a 90% retention rate through an employee engagement strategy. Prior to this, Nina was the People & Talent Manager at Jumbo Privacy, where they were a member of the leadership team.

Nina's previous experience includes being the People Operations Manager at Vivvi, where they oversaw recruitment, culture, and HR initiatives for over 200 full-time and part-time employees. At Whittle School & Studios, they served as a Global HR Business Partner and was instrumental in growing the company's headcount by 230% through strategic recruiting efforts. Nina also held roles as a Global HR Generalist and HR Consultant at the same company.

Before transitioning into HR, Nina worked as an Education Consultant at Apolish, where they coached international students in gaining admission to American universities and Ivy League programs. Nina also mentored middle, high school, and college students. Additionally, they were a Campus Editor at LinkedIn, where they highlighted personal growth and career development experiences.

Nina's early work experience includes being a Chinese Peer Content Language Tutor at Smith College, where they tutored students in Chinese language skills. Nina also worked as an Independent Consultant and Human Resources Intern at Ascend Public Charter Schools, and as a Human Resources Intern at NOAH HOLDINGS. Nina started their career as a Human Resources and Business Intern at Living Full Out, where they played a key role in recruiting and coordinating internship programs.

Overall, Nina Xue has a strong background in HR and talent management, with experience in building HR functions, implementing data-driven strategies, and driving employee engagement. Nina has a proven track record of success in recruiting and developing talent across various industries.

Nina Xue, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics and East Asian Languages & Culture, which they obtained from Smith College from 2014 to 2018. In 2017, they briefly studied at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, although no degree or field of study is specified. In addition to their degree, Nina has obtained several certifications. In 2020, they earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from HRCI and the SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM. Nina further enhanced their HR credentials in 2023 by achieving the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from HRCI and the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM. To complement their education and certifications, Nina also holds the International Tutor Training Program Certification from the College Reading & Learning Association, which they obtained in May 2018.