Nikki Carter
Nikki Carter, SHRM
Senior HR Business Partner | Children’s Hospital Colorado
Accomplished in the fields of health care and human resources for more than a decade, Nikki Carter, SHRM, excels as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and a Senior HR Business Partner at Children’s Hospital Colorado, which she joined in 2017. A people person who strives to build strong, meaningful connections and provide high-quality in-home and customer service, she’s focused in her work on fostering strong employee relationships; training and enhancing team culture; guiding and supporting leaders; investigating disputes and concerns; supporting the entire children’s systems, encompassing more than 8,000 employees; and overseeing roughly 2,300 team members and clients—among her numerous other responsibilities. In addition, she initiated an HR Lunch and Learn program at the hospital.
Long motivated by a commitment to uplift herself and others, Ms. Carter’s professional path began with a strong education. Upon graduating from high school, she explored several colleges before selecting the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She initially majored in accounting there, based on her natural aptitude for math, while minoring in communications—which proved to be what she was passionate about. During her first year, she realized accounting didn’t suit her extroverted personality and ultimately switched her major to human resources while minoring in both accounting and communication psychology—all of which aligned with her career goals—and ultimately became a SHRM Certified Professional.
After interning in the field, Ms. Carter’s dedication led to a recruiter position at the Xerox Corporation, where she honed her skills in sourcing and interviewing candidates, which she carried over to Conduent, Inc. Over the course of her career, she has been a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and Pikes Peak United Way.
Now, looking toward the future, her primary goal is to remain committed to both her profession and her children, Aiden and Evan. She is open to exploring various opportunities that may arise, whether that involves taking on leadership roles or venturing into different areas within her field. Although she is focused on the specifics of her HR expertise, she sees advancing to a director-level position as a potential next step in her career. At the same time, she wants to ensure that she continues to dedicate time and attention to her children’s needs and development.
Press Release
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Nikki Carter for Expertise in Health Care and Human Resources
Nikki Carter is a distinguished human resources professional at Children’s Hospital Colorado
Nikki Carter has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Carter has been a seasoned professional in human resources (HR) for over a decade. Currently serving as a Senior HR Business Partner at Children’s Hospital Colorado, she has demonstrated expertise in fostering positive employee relationships and addressing complex HR challenges. Her responsibilities include organizational development interventions on routine to complex performance, quality, and culture issues. Ms. Carter also plays a critical role in conflict resolution by leading investigations into disputes and concerns and supporting over 2,000 employees within the children’s system. Additionally, she manages specific client groups, providing customized support for different departments, senior vice presidents and executives.
Having begun her career journey after interning with T. Rowe Price and Pikes Peak United Way between 2010 and 2013, Ms. Carter was acquired by Xerox as a recruiting assistant from 2013 to 2014 before advancing to a recruiter position between 2014 and 2016. Xerox was acquired by Conduent in 2017, where she briefly worked as a recruiter before transitioning to Children’s Hospital Colorado in 2017.
Throughout her career, Ms. Carter has been recognized for her contributions to professional development and employee engagement. In mid-2020, she initiated the HR Lunch and Learn program at Children’s Hospital Colorado, which provides a platform for leaders to discuss important topics such as harassment and bullying in a safe environment. This initiative has received overwhelmingly positive feedback and continues to evolve based on participant input. Ms. Carter’s dedication to supporting others is further exemplified by her supportive relationships with team members during challenging times.
Ms. Carter’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in human resources management and services from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, where she graduated with honors in 2013. Her commitment to professional excellence is underscored by her certification as a certified professional through the Society of Human Resource Management, where she is also an active member.
Besides her industry-related endeavors, Ms. Carter remains relevant through membership in the local sector health care partnership with Pikes Peak Workforce Center. Looking ahead, she remains committed to her profession and is open to exploring various opportunities within her field, including potential leadership roles or venturing into different areas of human resources.