Emma Gearon
About Emma Gearon
Emma Gearon serves as an Associate HR Business Partner specializing in Employee Relations at Aquent in Chicago, Illinois, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in hospitality and business management, she brings expertise in project management and legal compliance to her HR role.
Work at Aquent
Emma Gearon has been serving as an Associate HR Business Partner - Employee Relations at Aquent since 2022. In this role, she is based in Chicago, Illinois, and focuses on employee relations within the organization. Her responsibilities involve managing employee concerns and fostering a positive workplace environment. With two years of experience in this position, she applies her skills in project management and compliance to support HR initiatives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Aquent, Emma Gearon worked as a Human Resources Associate at ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago LLC from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she contributed to various HR functions, enhancing her expertise in employee relations. Additionally, she held roles at Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLC, where she served as a Compliance Associate and in Executive Support for Human Resources, Compliance, and Operations. These positions helped her develop a strong foundation in HR practices.
Educational Background
Emma Gearon studied Hospitality Management and Tourism with a minor in Business Management at the University of Kentucky from 2016 to 2020. She also completed a Summer Course in Hotel Operations at Cornell University in 2016. Furthermore, she studied International Business at The American Business School of Paris in 2019. Her educational background equips her with knowledge applicable to her HR role and enhances her understanding of business processes.
Skills and Proficiencies
Emma Gearon possesses high proficiency in project management, which supports her effectiveness as an HR Business Partner. She has a strong background in legal and compliance administration, complementing her HR coordination skills. Additionally, she excels in both written and verbal communication, which contributes to effective engagement with employees and customers. These skills are vital in her efforts to enhance people operations within her organization.
Early Career Experience
Emma Gearon's early career includes various roles that provided her with foundational experience in customer service and operations. She worked as a Front Desk Concierge at The Kentucky Castle from 2019 to 2020 and completed an internship as an Event Intern at Marriott International in 2018. These positions allowed her to develop customer engagement skills and an understanding of operational processes in the hospitality industry.