Audra Emerson

About Audra Emerson

Growing people and companies is at the heart of everything I do. During my 25 year career I have developed strategic solutions for company’s talent acquisition, retention, and management challenges. My breadth of experience crosses sports, financial services, retail, technology, agriculture, and manufacturing industries with start-ups and Fortune elite companies. Develop and lead strategic talent management and acquisition programs that have helped companies launch new divisions, enter new markets, and implement diversity initiatives. Both agency and corporate talent acquisition experience across university, early career, experienced, and executive talent. Recognized for strong business acumen and as an integrated strategic partner to the business. Relationships and people fuel my passion and have extensive experience building inclusive, high performing teams. As well as developing impactful training programs and innovative talent development programs that emphasize experiential learning.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Talent Acquisition

   Shearer's Foods

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Shearer’s is the leading co-manufacturer and private brand producer of salty snacks in North America. Headquartered in Ohio, Shearer’s has 17 manufacturing facilities producing the highest quality chips, cookies, crackers and wafers. We make snacks that make life fun! And we believe work should be fun too, which is why we strive to create a culture that’s rewarding for all. Feel the sense of pride we all share when recognizing our products in the grocery aisles.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  BA, Psychology

  1994

Skills

• Succession Planning
• Onboarding
• Human Resources
• Career Development
• Executive Search
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Internet Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Technical Recruiting
• Training & Development
• Performance Management
• College Recruiting
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Recruiting