EMILY CHU

Emily Chu, SPHR is a highly accomplished Human Resources consultant with over 20 years of experience supporting organizations across a wide range of industries, including start-ups, retail, telecommunications, hospitality, and manufacturing. She brings a strategic, compliance-focused approach to HR, helping businesses build strong people practices while mitigating risk and supporting long-term growth.

Emily holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification and a Master’s degree in Legal Studies from UCLA, providing her with a strong foundation in employment law, compliance, and risk management. Her background allows her to effectively advise organizations on complex HR matters while aligning people strategy with business objectives.

In addition to her generalist and leadership experience, Emily has worked within the employee benefits space through a brokerage firm, giving her a well-rounded perspective on total rewards strategy and benefits administration. This experience enables her to guide clients in designing competitive, compliant compensation and benefits programs that support employee engagement and retention.

At Stratum Labor Consulting, Emily partners closely with clients to optimize HR operations, strengthen compliance frameworks, and cultivate high-performing workplaces. She is known for her thoughtful, strategic guidance and her commitment to helping organizations and their people succeed.