Emma Atherton
About Emma Atherton
Emma Atherton is a People Experience Partner at Tower Insurance, with extensive experience in employment relations and workforce management, particularly in the banking sector. She has held various roles in organizations like ASB Bank and Hewlett-Packard, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
Current Role at Tower Insurance
Emma Atherton serves as the People Experience Partner at Tower Insurance, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and optimizing the overall people experience within the organization. Her responsibilities include developing strategies that align with business objectives and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at ASB Bank
Emma Atherton has held multiple roles at ASB Bank. She worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and later served as a People Business Partner from 2019 to 2021. During her time at ASB Bank, she contributed to talent acquisition and employee relations, leveraging her skills in workforce management.
Career at Hewlett-Packard
Emma Atherton's tenure at Hewlett-Packard spanned several key positions. She was a Team Manager from 2012 to 2013 and served as Regional Resourcing Manager from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Resourcing Manager from 2009 to 2011. Her roles involved managing recruitment processes and enhancing team performance across various locations.
Education and Expertise
Emma Atherton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology from Victoria University of Wellington between 1999 and 2001. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in employment relations and workforce management, particularly in the banking sector. She possesses strong organizational skills and excels in relationship management.
Background in Recruitment and Employment Branding
Emma Atherton has a solid background in recruitment and employment branding, having worked at Electronic Data Systems and Noel Leeming. At Electronic Data Systems, she held various roles, including Recruitment Manager and Recruitment Specialist, from 2005 to 2008. At Noel Leeming, she was the Recruitment and Employment Brand Manager from 2015 to 2017, focusing on enhancing the company's employer brand.