SENIOR HR HEALTHCARE LEADER with exceptional maturity, self-discipline, skills, and experience across a broad spectrum of HR disciplines, technologies, KSAs, and industries. Capitalizing on 17+ diverse and successful years within the Healthcare Industry providing HR leadership and administration aligned with corporate strategies, coupled with advanced technical skills develop a confident, responsible leader. Demonstrated and recognized success in analyzing, validating, and communicating HR data, metrics, and analytics as well as meeting requests in a timely, confidential, and lawful manner.

1. Nicholas J. Graham, MA, PHR, SHRM-CP
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960 Westwell Run http://www.linkedin.com/in/NicholasJGraham Mobile: 678.735.1454
Johns Creek, GA 30022 NicholasJG@gmail.com
SENIORHRHEALTHCARELEADERwithexceptionalmaturity, self-discipline, skills, and experience across a
broad spectrum of HR disciplines, technologies, KSAs, and industries. Capitalizing on 17+ diverse and
successful years within the HealthcareIndustry providing HR leadership and administration aligned with
corporate strategies, coupled withadvanced technical skills develop a confident, responsible leader.
Demonstrated and recognized success in analyzing, validating, and communicating HR data, metrics, and
analytics as wellas meeting requests in a timely, confidential,and lawfulmanner.
ADP (AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING) – Alpharetta, GA 2015- Present
ACA Health Compliance Implementation Specialist II
ProjectManager responsible forACA Healthcare Implementation services of large employer clients, fromAnalysis,
Configuration, Integration, Validation, to Transition ensuring a successful and timely product implementation.
Manages and counsels client, 3rd party, and internal stakeholders on system and service configuration efforts,
product adaptation, and business best practice solutions meeting ever-changing complex federal and state
regulations. Determines best methodology and oversees the accurate and timely conversionof client'sBenefit,
Payroll,LOA, and HR databases per functional review processes. Expert command of current and evolving ACA
policies, compliance, and procedures.
YP HOLDINGS (YELLOW PAGES) – Tucker, GA 2015
HRIS ReportingManager
Developed and managed custom reports and presentations from ADP Enterprise forHR, Compensation, Payroll,
Talent Mgmt., Benefits, & Workers Compensation departments heads & executive managers. Analyzed, validated,
and developed reports into graphical presentations for criticalbusiness decisions and company-wideroll-out
projects for “C-suite” leaders. High proficiency and advanced user of Excel2013 and query report writing through
ADPRReporter. Producedfirst-ever corporate EEO-1Report for YP across 8,000+ staff and 130+ locations.
VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES – Marietta, GA 2014- 2015
SeniorSaaS ImplementationSpecialist
ProjectManager that led custom ATS programming & implementation of “best-in-class” iCIMS SaaS for30+ North
American locations. Completed thorough SDLC (Software/SystemDevelopment Life Cycle),developed webpages,
and trained users. Managed Payroll& Benefits external audit requests. Supported all Senior HRGeneralistservices
for American and Canadian offices.
LANDIS+GYR – Alpharetta, GA 2014
SeniorHumanResources Systems Specialist
Led and managed audit of 500+ jobdescriptions. Analyzed, consulted, and made recommendations on career
progression ladders forjob families under Senior HRBP. Supported all SeniorHR Generalistfunctionsformulti-
state officesof 400+ employees under SVP of Customer Delivery,reporting directly to the VP of HR. Received a
90% raise during first month.
M9SOLUTIONS – Atlanta, GA 2013– 2014
InformationTechnology Recruiter& Marketer
Supported Recruiting Directorby screening 1,000+ candidates through cold-calls,LinkedInprofile reviews,
resumes, and new leads. Placed full-time IT recruiters and marketed company brand.

2. NICHOLAS J. GRAHAM, MA, PHR, SHRM-CP NICHOLASJG@GMAIL.COM 678.735.1454
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BARD MEDICAL– Covington, GA 2013
Executive HumanResources Consultant
Created and delivered customized 360-assessment tool to Executiveteam members. Produced32-page report with
statistical analyses, graphs, charts, and recommendations for skills gap training and development. Lead pre- and
post-assessment interviews with interviewee, coworkers,and executives. Qualitative feedbackreport indicated
high success.
SABBATICAL– Johns Creek, GA 2010– 2013
Addressed a serious illness through physical therapy, treatments, and convalescenceafter layoff.Capitalized on the
opportunity to begin complimenting my successfulHR career with HRIS/ERP/HCM technical roles.
AMERISOURCEBERGENCORPORATION– Alpharetta, GA 2005– 2010
HumanResources Director
Promoted 3 times in 4 years. Nominated for “Employee-Of-The-Year” among5,000+ employees. Executive
Management team member, reporting directly to President & GM of Imedex LLC. Managed and responsible forall
HR Department services forAmerican staff working in Europe,Asia, and South America. Led comprehensive HR
services such as: Employeetraining (Sexual Harassment, Diversity, OSHA, etc.),ExecutiveLeadership, Workers
Compensation, Employee Relations, Corporate Mission & Vision Development, and Performance Appraisal
Programs.
SeniorHumanResources Manager
Designed and implemented a local University Program to enhance development opportunities, track progress, and
reward accomplishments. Responsible fordepartmental SOP Development, Compensation Structure Development,
Labor Law & Regulations, and Team Building services.
HumanResources Manager
Created Onboarding and Training & Development programs to meet specific business needs of department
directors followingin-depth gap analysis with departmental directors. Responsible for Progressive Disciplinary
Action Programs, Employee Staffing & Development, EAP,Performance Management, and Implementation of
SuccessFactors PMmodule.
ATLANTA WOMEN’S HEALTH GROUP, P.C. – Atlanta, GA 2004– 2005
HumanResources Director& Benefits Administrator
Reported directly to the Board of Directors,Medical Director,and Operations Administrator on Compliance,
Benefit, and Personnel issues fora $30 million+ company. Lead beta-testing fornew Electronic Medical Records
(EMR)initiative to digitize all HR records. Responsible for upgrading 8 benefit programs for350+ OB/GYN
Healthcare professionals, 45+ OB/GYNPhysicians, and 12 managers in 25 officelocations resulting in direct,
immediate savings in excess of $50,000.
EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dual MasterofArts: Industrial / Organizational PsychologyandHumanResourceManagement 2003
Appalachian State University – Boone, NC
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) 2015
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)Certification – # 00700541 Charlotte, NC 2002
Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Minor: Sociology; Computer ScienceMajor course work) 1994
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Blacksburg, VA
International GraduateResearcher &HonoraryAcademicAmbassadorforUS-Sinograduateprogram
Professional Memberships:SHRM,SHRM-Atlanta, SIOP,IHRIM, Academy of Management, & Sigma IotaEpsilon
Personal Memberships:Boy Scoutsof America Leader, Habit for Humanity builder, Knights of Columbus, &
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) volunteer & advocate
United StatesAmbassador throughWorldWideOpportunitiesonOrganicFarms (WWOOF) asa family
agricultural volunteer along a 12-month solo backpackingworld circumnavigation through 18 countries in
Micronesia, South Pacific,Asia, Africa, and Europe.