Nicole Ryder, PHR

Nicole Ryder, PHR, has a diverse background in human resources and people operations. Nicole is currently a Member at Chief, a private network for women in executive leadership. Prior to this, Nicole served as the Chief People Officer at ProductPlan, a cloud-based product management platform, and as the VP of People Operations at HRSoft, an employee compensation management software company. Nicole also held roles as the VP of People at Spear Technologies, Xima Software, Xyleme, Inc., and Altvia, where they focused on optimizing people operations and driving organizational growth. Before that, Nicole was the Head of People Operations at Accelo, an international SaaS company, where they built a comprehensive foundation for HR operations and talent development. Nicole also worked as a Human Resources Consultant and as the People Operations Manager at GutCheck, a global leader in agile market research. Nicole's experience spans across various industries, including software, technology, and market research.

Nicole Ryder, PHR, received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Shepherd University, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. In addition to their undergraduate education, Nicole has obtained various certifications in their field. Nicole earned the PHR (Professional in HR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in 2017. In 2016, they obtained The Birkman Method Certification from Birkman International, and in 2015, they received the MSEC Human Resources Professional Certification from the Mountain States Employers Council. Nicole has also pursued certifications from The Institutes, including the ACS (Associate in Customer Service), AINS (Associate in General Insurance), AIS (Associate in Insurance Services), and ARM (Associate in Risk Management), although the specific completion dates for these certifications are not provided.