Emma Thomas, MBA, SHRM-CP in

Emma Thomas, MBA, SHRM-CP

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Senior Director Human Resources at Schnuck Markets, Inc.
📍 St Louis, Missouri, United States

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.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Human Resources
Job Level
Senior
Location
St Louis, Missouri, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

10-2020
Senior Director Human Resources
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
1-2020 - 9-2020
Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
10-2018 - 1-2020
D & I Leader|Recruiter|Trainer
FleishmanHillard
1-2007 - 1-2020
Adjunct Instructor|Senior Lecturer
Fontbonne University
7-1988 - 2-2018
Team Leader (Feb 2002 - Feb 2018)
Nestle Purina PetCare
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Education
2017 - 2018
Advanced Certificate
School of Continuing & Professional Studies at Washington University in St. Louis
1999 - 2002
MBA
Webster University
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