Talent Bank Expert

Nicky Sharp

Specialisms

I specialise in the following areas:

  • Employee Engagement
  • HR Consultancy
  • Investigations
  • Mediation
  • Transformation/Change Management

Nicky is a Chartered CIPD‑qualified HR professional, Mediator, and Coach with over 25 years’ experience across both the public and private sectors. She brings a strong blend of strategic insight and operational capability, supporting organisations to improve performance, strengthen culture, and deliver sustainable people‑focused outcomes.

Throughout her career, Nicky has been known for her ability to drive efficiencies, embed continuous improvement, and deliver pragmatic, results‑focused solutions. She combines emotional intelligence with exceptional influencing skills, enabling her to build trust quickly, navigate complex employee relations matters, and support leaders through sensitive or high‑stakes situations.

Nicky’s approach is underpinned by a deep understanding of employment law, emerging people trends, and best‑practice HR methodologies. Commercially astute and outcome‑driven, she thrives in dynamic environments where clarity, problem‑solving, and balanced decision‑making are essential. Whether partnering with senior leaders, supporting line managers, or coaching individuals, Nicky consistently adds value by enabling positive change and creating the conditions for people and organisations to succeed.

Key Strengths/Area of Expertise

  • Transformation/Change Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Independent Investigating Officer
  • Mediation
  • Workplace Coaching
  • TUPE
  • Employee Engagement
  • HR Project Management and Delivery
  • HRIS Implementation
  • Line Manager Development
  • Policy Development
  • Health & Wellbeing Strategy Implementation

Professional Qualifications

  • Chartered CIPD Membership
  • TCM Accreditation – Workplace Mediation
  • ILM Level 5 Coaching in the Workplace
  • CMI Level 4
  • BA(Hons) Business Studies with French

Testimonials/Case Studies

Nicola Houwayek, Interim HR and OD Leader, Local Government

“Nicky is a highly experienced and professional HR  practitioner who always delivers. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Nicky and I would highly recommend her”

Ayaz Maqsood, Senior Officer in Local Government

 “Nicky is a phenomenal HR expert. She has the knowledge and skills which gives everyone around her confidence in what they are doing”

Relevant Sector Knowledge

  • 13 years employment with Local Government HR Teams in various roles (up to HR Manager level).
  • Independent Investigating Officer on behalf of Local Government Organisations
  • Mediator in Local Government settings
  • High profile HR project work within Local Government settings, including restructures, TUPE transfers, complex employee relations work and others.

Useful Links

LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickysharp-windmillhr

Website – http://www.windmillhr.co.uk