Gail Empson
HR Business Partner
Gail Empson is an experienced HR professional with over 20 years’ experience delivering strategic and operational HR support across local government, education, and financial services. As an HR Business Partner, Gail has built a reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR solutions while developing trusted relationships with senior leaders, managers, and employees.
Throughout her career, Gail has successfully managed complex employee relations matters, organisational change programmes, restructures, workforce planning, and recruitment strategies. She has extensive experience advising directors, headteachers, and leadership teams on employment legislation, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and organisational development, always balancing organisational objectives with positive people outcomes.
Before joining Clover HR, Gail held senior HR positions within local authorities and multi-academy trusts, leading HR services across multiple organisations and managing teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused support. Her experience also includes overseeing recruitment, safeguarding, payroll, pensions, policy development, and organisational compliance. Earlier in her career, Gail worked within the financial services sector, where she was recognised as a top-performing specialist, managing a portfolio of clients and consistently delivering exceptional customer service and tailored financial solutions.
Known for her approachable style, excellent communication skills, and practical problem-solving ability, Gail works collaboratively with organisations to navigate complex people challenges with confidence and professionalism. She is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures, supporting effective leadership, and helping organisations achieve sustainable success through their people. Gail’s broad cross-sector experience enables her to provide practical, tailored HR advice that helps businesses manage risk, develop their people, and achieve their strategic objectives.
