Julie (Emerson) Gurican
About Julie (Emerson) Gurican
Julie (Emerson) Gurican serves as the VP of People at BenchPrep, where she leads talent planning and diversity initiatives. She has extensive experience in human resources and recruiting, having held various positions at Enova International and Instant Technology.
Current Role at BenchPrep
Julie Gurican serves as the Vice President of People at BenchPrep, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing talent planning, culture development, performance management, and total rewards programs. She leads initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to foster an inclusive workplace environment. Her leadership is instrumental in shaping the company's people strategy and enhancing employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Enova International
Julie Gurican has extensive experience at Enova International, where she held multiple roles over several years. She started as an Executive Intern in 2006 and progressed to Senior Recruiter and Account Representative from 2007 to 2010. She then served as Manager of Corporate Recruiting from 2012 to 2015, followed by a promotion to Senior Manager of Recruiting from 2015 to 2017. Finally, she became the Director of People from 2017 to 2019, contributing to various aspects of human resources and recruitment strategies.
Experience at Instant Technology and Target
Before her tenure at Enova International, Julie Gurican worked at Instant Technology as a Senior Recruiter and Account Representative from 2007 to 2010. Earlier, she gained experience as an Executive Intern at Target from 2006 to 2007. These roles provided her with foundational skills in recruitment and human resources, shaping her career path in the field.
Education and Qualifications
Julie Gurican earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she studied Marketing and Human Resources from 2003 to 2007. This educational background equipped her with essential knowledge and skills relevant to her career in human resources and organizational development.