Gayle Nicholas

Chief Human Resources Officer @ Allied Benefit Systems

About

Concurrently, Gayle functions as Managing Director, HR Services of Deployant Advisors, LLC while leading Allied Benefit Systems, Inc. as their Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 35 years of experience in the Human Resources field, prior to joining Allied, Gayle spent 10 years in the PEO industry consulting with CEO’s in all aspects of HR as well as other areas of their business. She led a team of 11 direct reports managing all HR disciplines to include payroll, risk management, benefits administration and consultation, legal/contracts, and all human resource consulting services from compliance to strategy. Gayle’s past includes functioning as the senior HR officer in industries such as public accounting, warehousing and distribution, pharmaceutical manufacturing and real estate. Specialties: Employee Relations, Strategic Management, Operational Efficiencies

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Employee Relations, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Benefits, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Management, Recruiting, Insurance, Team Building, Organizational Development, Payroll, Leadership, Training

Experience

Chief Human Resources Officer

Allied Benefit Systems

2016-1 - 2021-12 · 6 yrs

Chicago, IL

Vice President of Human Resources

Allied Benefit Systems

2014-1 - 2016-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Chicago, IL

Allied is a dynamic market leading health solutions company. Our team of professionals is at the forefront of providing customized administrative products and services to employers and health plans across the country. I manage and execute all Human Resources functions for this fast growing third party administrator.

Managing Director

Deployant Advisors, LLC

2016 - 2021 · 5 yrs

1350 E. Touhy Ave., DesPlaines, IL

At Deployant, our mission is to provide expert level human resources advice and guidance that ensures alignment between corporate goals and the people who execute those goals. Through strategic focus on the human element, we help you achieve an efficient, productive and positive workforce.

Managing Director

Tandem HR

2004-8 - 2013-11 · 9 yrs 4 mos

Manage the overall operations and sales functions of this Professional Employer Organization which partners with mid sized companies to provide Fortune 500 level HR services.