Trish Nichol
About Trish Nichol
Trish Nichol is the Sr Manager of TA Operations for EMEA and APAC at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in talent acquisition and development across various industries.
Current Role at Coupa Software
Trish Nichol currently serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Operations for the EMEA and APAC regions at Coupa Software. She has been with Coupa Software since 2022 and is based in the United Kingdom. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies and operations across multiple regions, ensuring that the company attracts and retains top talent.
Previous Roles and Experience
Trish Nichol has held various significant roles in talent acquisition over the years. She worked at Accenture from 2021 to 2022 as an Onboarding Specialist- Global Legal Learning & Knowledge. From 2019 to 2021, she served as the Director of Talent at AT Flossy Consultancy. Before that, she was the Global Head of Talent & Development at Sonnedix in London from 2019 to 2020. She also held senior positions at SonicWall Inc., Hovis Ltd, Plan International, Sony, Nestle UK, and Quantica, gaining extensive experience in managing talent acquisition and development programs.
Educational Background
Trish Nichol completed her studies at Thomas More University and Holy Family Convent, both from 1990 to 1995. These educational experiences provided her with a strong foundation in recruitment and talent management, which she has built upon in her professional career.
Expertise in Talent Acquisition and Development
Throughout her career, Trish Nichol has developed expertise in various areas of talent acquisition and development. She has designed and written assessment center material for multiple organizations and is experienced in SHL BPS Level A & B plus WAVE conversion. She is specialized in recruitment for sectors such as Manufacturing, Food Technology, IT, Technical, Nutritional, and Veterinary. Additionally, she is skilled in defining and implementing external recruitment strategies aligned with broader talent strategies.
Key Projects and Contributions
While at SonicWall Inc., Trish Nichol developed a best-in-class candidate experience module that worked cross-functionally across various departments. She also implemented an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with regional partners. In her multi-site roles, she has managed all suppliers and interim partners, advising on talent for EMEA and Asia-PAC regions. Her initiatives have significantly contributed to improving talent acquisition processes and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.