Gemma Benbow
About Gemma Benbow
Gemma Benbow is a Human Resources Business Partner at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 15 years of international HR experience across various industries.
Current Role at General Mills
Gemma Benbow is currently a Human Resources Business Partner at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the HR needs of a large and dynamic organization. Her work involves collaborating with various departments to implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Avis Budget Group
Gemma Benbow worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Avis Budget Group Emea from 2016 to 2017. During her 8-month tenure in Berks, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, she managed HR functions and services, enabling smooth operations and supporting employee relations.
Career at British Gas
Gemma Benbow held multiple roles at British Gas. From 2014 to 2016, she served as a Human Resources Business Partner in Hayes, Hillingdon, United Kingdom, providing strategic HR support. Prior to that, she spent a year, from 2013 to 2014, as a Human Resources Manager at the same location.
Early Career and International Experience
Gemma Benbow's early career at Continental included roles as a Human Resources Advisor from 2008 to 2013, and as a Human Resources and Office Administrator from 2005 to 2006 in Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany. Additionally, she worked at Aib in Dublin, Ireland as a Bank Official - Human Resources in 2007 and at Hasbro in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA as a Human Resources Administrator from 2006 to 2007.
Educational Background
Gemma Benbow is an alumna of Manchester Open University, where she studied Human Resources Management from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in various disciplines including Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Economics, and Social Science from Nottingham Law School (2002-2005). She is a CIPD qualified HR professional with a diverse educational and professional background.