Dr.Nikki Lawrence

Human Resources Hiring coordinator
ADUSA
Peterburg, VA 23806

Nikki Lawrence is a dynamic Human Resources professional with over seven years of comprehensive experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance management. Currently serving as a Human Hiring Coordinator at ADUSA, she has developed a reputation for her meticulous approach to full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement programs. Nikki excels at ensuring HR processes align with both organizational goals and regulatory requirements, while fostering a workplace culture that values performance, growth, and collaboration. Nikki’s professional journey spans multiple organizations, including Parker Aerospace, SIGMA,Hill pheniox, and CorVel Corporation, where she honed her expertise in HR analytics, auditing, and workforce development. She has successfully coordinated employment processes for a variety of roles, facilitated training programs, managed compliance reporting, and mentored junior HR staff. Her hands-on experience in both corporate and non-profit sectors reflects a commitment to developing people-centric strategies that drive organizational success. Beyond her HR career, Nikki holds a PhD in Christian Counseling from Newburgh Theological Seminary, complementing her work in leadership and mentorship. She is also the Director of Pearls With A Promise, a non-profit organization empowering minority girls through academic, personal, and leadership development programs. Known for her thoughtful problem-solving and dedication to community service, Nikki brings a holistic approach to her work—combining professional expertise, counseling insight, and a genuine passion for helping others thrive.

• Administrative

• Newburgh theological seminary - Ph.D.

• Pearls With A Promise

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What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

The biggest challenge is getting the higher ups to understand the needs of the people . Under standing funding. And what it looks like for someone to come to work because that’s their escape from reality and then Work becomes a prison that they’re forced to come to every day due to the in fluctuation of bills and it’s no longer a escape because they have put so much on the workers and reduced the pay

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What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Honestly, integrity, faith and respect.

Locations

ADUSA

Peterburg, VA 23806