Nicole Leonard

Nicole Leonard is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in benefits and human resources management. Currently serving as a Senior Benefits Specialist at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. since April 2020, Nicole fosters relationships with senior leadership and employees while enhancing benefits communication strategies. Prior roles include Human Resources Business Partner at SMP Automotive, where alignment of recruitment and retention strategies with business objectives was key, and Senior Team Relations Representative at The Ōnin Group, providing HR support to over 2,000 employees. As an HR Generalist and later Senior Human Resources Generalist at ARD Logistics, Nicole oversaw HR operations for a large workforce across multiple states. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Troy University and a Bachelor's degree in Health Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.