Emma Thomas, MBA, SHRM-CP

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Senior Director Human Resources at Schnuck Markets, Inc.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Overview

Emma Thomas is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Schnuck Markets, Inc. , where she leads enterprise-wide strategy for HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Culture & Belonging. She has an MBA from Webster University and is an expert in organizational design, inclusive hiring, and fostering high-performing teams rooted in a culture of belonging.

Emma is passionate about personal growth and uplifting others, having previously designed and taught courses on self-empowerment at Fontbonne University. Her personal philosophy centers on concepts like discernment and courageously rising above limitations to work toward ones goals, reflecting a deep commitment to human-centered innovation both in and out of the workplace.

She was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Missouri for 2025 by Women We Admire.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Upfront

ROI Conscious

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Culture & Belonging
She leads the enterprise-wide strategy for Culture & Belonging at Schnucks and architected the company's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion roadmap.
Talent Development
Her career history shows a consistent focus on developing talent, from facilitating training at FleishmanHillard to collaborating with HR on talent management at Nestle Purina.
Inclusive Hiring
She has deep expertise in inclusive hiring practices and has partnered with Talent Acquisition teams to diversify sourcing and embed equitable processes.

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Work History

10-2020
Senior Director Human Resources at Schnuck Markets, Inc.
1-2020 - 9-2020
Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Schnuck Markets, Inc.
10-2018 - 1-2020
D & I Leader|Recruiter|Trainer at FleishmanHillard
1-2007 - 1-2020
Adjunct Instructor|Senior Lecturer at Fontbonne University
7-1988 - 2-2018
Team Leader (Feb 2002 - Feb 2018) at Nestle Purina PetCare

Education

2017 - 2018
Advanced Certificate from School of Continuing & Professional Studies at Washington University in St. Louis
1999 - 2002
MBA from Webster University

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Insights For Selling To Emma

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Emma is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Emma

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Emma move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Emma take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Emma

Personality Compatibility


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