Maria Sharp

About Maria Sharp

I am a strategic Human Resources leader with a passion for driving organizational transformation, scalable growth, and high-impact people strategies. With experience leading enterprise HR functions and operations across complex environments, I partner with senior leaders to align workforce strategy with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.I specialize in end-to-end HR integration across mergers and acquisitions, optimizing people processes, and strengthening organizational design to support sustainable growth and operational excellence. I bring expertise in HR due diligence, change management, talent assessment, workforce planning, talent acquisition, and data-driven decision-making.I am known for my ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions, build high-performing teams, and influence at all levels of the organization. I value inclusion, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach that enables people and business success.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about people-centric strategy, organizational transformation, and elevating HR as a strategic business partner.

Experience

1. Senior HR Business Partner m & a & Transformation Focus

   Novant Health

   Jul 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Serve as a strategic HR advisor to senior leadership, aligning people strategy with business growth, operational performance, and enterprise transformation goals.• Lead end-to-end HR integration across the M&A lifecycle, driving due diligence, cultural alignment, and seamless operational transitions.• Design and execute M&A playbooks, partnering cross-functionally with the Transaction Leadership Office, Legal, Finance, IT, and HR Operations to protect enterprise value.• Conduct comprehensive HR risk assessments (compensation, benefits, talent, org design, culture) to inform integration strategy and mitigate liabilities.• Drive change management, workforce planning, and succession strategies to strengthen retention, engagement, and leadership continuity.• Leverage data and HR KPIs (turnover, engagement, performance) to influence executive decision-making and optimize organizational effectiveness.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Wilmington

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• University of North Carolina at Wilmington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)