Nikki Dabkowski

Experience

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  Anheuser-Busch

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  HR Intern
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  Yum! Brands

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2010

  • HR Business Partner

    Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  • People Development Analyst

    Jan 2008 - Nov 2009
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  Northrop Grumman Corporation

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2012

  Global Mobility Analyst
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  Eaton

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2023

  Promoted to dual role leading talent management and HRBP team for Eaton Aerospace, a highly matrixed business of 10,000+ employees operating globally. Set the talent and organizational effectiveness strategy and owned strategic HRBP support for functional VPs; regularly coached and consulted executive team. Managed a team and continuously partnered with HR Directors across 4 divisions. Reported directly to Aerospace head of HR (HRVP), functionally to Sector Talent Management Director. Served in a dual role as Aerospace group talent management leader and functional HRBP for Aerospace’s Fluid and Motion Control division of 10 global sites and 3,000+ employees. Reported directly to Division HR Director, functionally to Aerospace Talent Management Director. Promoted from Lead HRBP to HR Manager for Aerospace’s Fluid and Electrical Distribution division of 18 global sites and 3,500+ employees. Led talent programs while acting as strategic HR partner to division leadership team. Reported to Division HR Director. Served as HRBP for 350+ hourly and salary employees in a highly diverse plant environment. Deployed talent management lifecycle processes, counseled on performance, development and employee relations issues.

  • Director, Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness / Global Functions

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Division Human Resources Manager & Talent Management/Organizational Effectiveness

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Division Human Resources Manager

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Human Resources Supervisor

    Oct 2012 - Aug 2015
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  Tektronix

  Apr 2023 - Sept 2024

  Sr. Director, Global Talent

  Led the global talent strategy for Tektronix through thought partnership in the creation and activation of talent practices. Managed a team with scope of: Talent Management, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and Inclusion & Diversity. Reported to Tektronix head of HR (HRVP).

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  Tektronix

  Nov 2024 - Jan 2025

  Talent Management Consultant
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  Light & Wonder

  Feb 2025 - now

  Sr. Director, Global Talent