Nicole Wagner, SPHR in

Nicole Wagner, SPHR

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Independent Consultant | Talent & People Operations Strategy at .
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Nicole is a People & Talent Operations Consultant who aligns talent strategies with business goals. Her expertise covers the entire employee lifecycle, from acquisition to leadership development, with notable experience at Compass Group USA. She holds an SPHR certification and is described as passionate and hardworking.

Outside of her consulting work, Nicole is a dedicated learner, recently reading "Radical Candor" to enhance her compassionate leadership style. She actively explores emerging technologies, sharing resources on how AI tools like ChatGPT can be leveraged for greater efficiency in people operations.

Unique fact: At Compass Group, she spearheaded the first standardized onboarding program, integrating new technology and achieving a 5% decrease in employee turnover.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Independent Consultant | Talent & People Operations Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Talent Strategy
She specializes in aligning talent strategies with business goals, designing scalable hiring processes, and enhancing candidate-to-employee experiences to deliver measurable results.
Leadership Development
She has extensive experience designing and implementing comprehensive talent development and training programs for managers and teams, focusing on fostering growth and elevating service.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Independent Consultant | Talent & People Operations Strategy
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9-2023 - 8-2024
Senior Director, Training + Development
Compass Group USA
1-2021 - 9-2023
Director of Talent Growth + Student Success
Compass Group USA
9-2018 - 12-2020
Student Success Internship Program Manager
Compass Group USA
8-2014 - 4-2015
Contract Recruiter
US Airways
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Trusting the Nudge – a story of healing and hope with Nicole Wagner. Featured in Andrea Miller
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Nicole Wagner, Author at TalentCulture. Featured in TalentCulture
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Education
1999 - 2004
Bachelor Degree
University of North Florida
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