Emily Gondek

About Emily Gondek

I’m a People Operations leader and strategic HR Business Partner with experience across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial environments, including scaling start-ups and supporting global, distributed teams.I partner closely with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives, strengthen leadership capability, and build cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and engagement. My work spans organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and change leadership, with a consistent focus on people-first solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.Known for bringing clarity and calm to complex situations, I balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution by translating vision into scalable processes, policies, and programs. I have helped organizations reduce turnover, improve engagement, mitigate risk, and build high-performing teams that sustain growth.Areas of focus include:• Strategic HR and Business Partnership• Culture, Engagement, and Leadership Development• Employee Relations and Risk Mitigation• Workforce Analytics and Process Optimization• Talent Acquisition and Performance Development

Experience

1. Senior People Operations Business Partner

   Worldwide Clinical Trials

   Dec 2022 — Present · Northville, MI, US

   Began role at Catalyst Clinical Research in December 2022. Catalyst was acquired by Worldwide Clinical Trials in February 2026.

Education

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Leadership and Change Management | Entrepreneurship

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor’s Degree, Organizational Management | Psychology