Nicola Pearson
About Nicola Pearson
Nicola Pearson is a Human Resources Business Partner at Wazoku, where she focuses on enhancing the employee experience through strategic HR initiatives. She has a diverse background in HR roles across various companies, including AkzoNobel and IFS, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Lancaster University.
Current Role at Wazoku
Nicola Pearson serves as the Human Resources Business Partner at Wazoku since 2022. In this role, she collaborates with managers and executives to develop and implement new HR initiatives. Her focus is on enhancing the employee experience and ensuring a supportive HR process for all staff. She has designed and implemented a global people strategy aimed at improving the employee life cycle, contributing to a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at AkzoNobel
Nicola Pearson worked at AkzoNobel from 2018 to 2022, where she held the position of Human Resources Manager for four years in Slough, England. During her tenure, she also served as the Talent & Development Champion from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, she was responsible for various HR functions, focusing on talent management and employee development.
Professional Background
Before her time at AkzoNobel, Nicola Pearson was a Consultant Development HR Business Partner at IFS for one year from 2017 to 2018. She also worked as a Key Account Manager at Gradvert from 2014 to 2016 and as a Commercial Manager at Marks and Spencer for one year in 2013 to 2014. Her early career included a position as a Customer Service Assistant at Asda from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Nicola Pearson studied at Lancaster University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she attended Durham Sixth Form Centre from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background provides a foundation for her career in human resources and management.