Julie Sawyer
About Julie Sawyer
Julie Sawyer serves as the Vice President of HR Partnerships at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously worked as a Senior HR Business Partner at Gannett and as the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Current Role at Gannett
Julie Sawyer serves as the Vice President of HR Partnerships at Gannett, specifically within the USA TODAY NETWORK. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. In this role, she focuses on enhancing HR partnerships and aligning workforce management with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Gannett
Before her current role, Julie Sawyer worked at Gannett as a Senior HR Business Partner from 2013 to 2022. During her nine years in this position, she operated within the Gannett East Region, where she was responsible for various HR functions, including employee relations and talent management.
Experience at Cincinnati Enquirer
Julie Sawyer was the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the Cincinnati Enquirer from 2005 to 2012. In this role, she managed employee relations and labor negotiations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive workplace environment.
Education and Academic Background
Julie Sawyer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Cornell University, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. This academic background provided her with a foundation in critical thinking and analysis, which she applies in her HR leadership roles.