Emily Harper

About Emily Harper

Strategic Human Resources leader with over 10 years of experience driving enterprise-level HR transformation, talent development, and organizational effectiveness across complex, fast-paced environments. Proven success aligning HR strategy with business goals, enhancing leadership capability, and delivering data-informed change initiatives. Adept in partnering with executive stakeholders to build scalable programs in talent management, organizational design, and cultural transformation. Expertise in Workday, HR analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate business performance and foster inclusive, engaged workplace cultures.

Experience

1. Senior HR Change Management Specialist

   St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Design and execute targeted communication plans to support stakeholder engagement and leadership alignment across key initiatives.• Lead the development of comprehensive communication strategies to drive awareness and adoption of major departmental and enterprise-wide initiatives.• Craft and deploy a diverse portfolio of creative communication materials—including executive presentations, email campaigns, newsletters, brochures, and multimedia content—to inform, engage, and inspire stakeholders.• Advise on optimal communication channels and methods to ensure timely, relevant, and impactful messaging tailored to distinct audience groups.• Act as a trusted communications advisor, providing strategic counsel on tone, visual design, branding, and messaging for key departments and enterprise functions.• Research and integrate emerging media platforms to enhance the effectiveness and innovation of internal communications and change campaigns.• Manage project communications to ensure alignment with organizational standards, timelines, and strategic objectives, while maintaining quality and consistency across deliverables.

Education

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor's degree, Sociology

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  Executive MBA, Strategic Leadership

Skills

• Salesforce.com
• Interviews
• Employee Relations
• Healthcare
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Html
• Team Building
• Management
• Organization Skills
• Telephone Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Windows
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Coaching
• Salesforce
• Human Resources
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Employee Training
• Payroll
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Cpr Certified
• Outlook
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Employee Handbooks