Emily Richardson, Sphr
About Emily Richardson, Sphr
Emily Richardson is a Senior People Business Partner at Starry, Inc., with a diverse background in human resources spanning several organizations, including Whole Foods Market and Clarks. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Johnson & Wales University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Suffolk University.
Current Role at Starry, Inc.
Emily Richardson serves as the Senior People Business Partner at Starry, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing human resource strategies within the organization. Her experience in various HR capacities contributes to her effectiveness in addressing the needs of the workforce and aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Richardson held several roles in human resources across different organizations. She worked as a Senior HR Business Partner at IntelyCare for 8 months in 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was a Human Resources Generalist at Whole Foods Market from 2016 to 2018 and later served as a Payroll & Benefits Processor at the same company for 3 months in 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked at Clarks, first as a Human Resources Generalist from 2018 to 2020 and then as a Human Resources Manager from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Emily Richardson earned a Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Management from Johnson & Wales University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art History from Suffolk University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Early Career Experience
Richardson began her career as a Visitor Assistant at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, where she worked for 8 months in 2013 to 2014. This role provided her with initial exposure to customer service and organizational operations, which later informed her approach to human resources.