Melanie Carlton
About Melanie Carlton
Melanie Carlton is the Global HR Leader for Finance Shared Service at Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri, with extensive experience in human resources and a strong educational background.
Current Position at Emerson
Melanie Carlton currently holds the position of Global HR Leader - Finance Shared Service at Emerson based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing global human resources functions within the finance shared service sector, ensuring efficient HR processes and contributing to the company's human capital strategy.
Previous Roles at Emerson
Prior to her current role, Melanie Carlton has held various significant positions at Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions. She served as Vice President of Human Resources and Safety from 2019 to 2020. Before that, she was the Director of Human Resources from 2017 to 2019. Her extensive experience at Emerson also includes serving as the Division Human Resources Manager from 2013 to 2017.
Early Career Experience
Melanie Carlton began her career in human resources at Midwest Employers Casualty Company, where she worked as an HR Generalist/Supervisor from 1998 to 2007. She then moved to GNH Services, serving as an HR Manager from 2007 to 2013. These roles laid the foundation for her extensive experience in the HR field, allowing her to hone her skills in various aspects of human resource management.
Educational Background
Melanie Carlton holds an MBA from Webster University, which she completed between 2003 and 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Human Resources from Saint Louis University, completed between 1994 and 1996. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in both business and human resource management.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout her career, Melanie Carlton has been instrumental in several key initiatives. She implemented a global HR strategy that streamlined processes across multiple regions and played a crucial role in integrating HR systems during a major company acquisition. She also developed a leadership development program adopted company-wide, led a diversity and inclusion initiative to improve workplace culture, and served as a mentor to emerging HR professionals. Additionally, she presented on digital transformation in HR at the annual HR Tech Conference and authored a white paper on the impact of remote work on employee engagement and productivity.