Denise Janeczek
About Denise Janeczek
Denise Janeczek is the Senior Global Human Resources Business Partner at Barracuda, with extensive experience in HR roles across various companies, including Applied Materials and NielsenIQ.
Current Title and Role at Barracuda
Denise Janeczek holds the position of Senior Global Human Resources Business Partner at Barracuda. In her role, she provides strategic HR support, offering advice and counsel to executives, managers, and employees on performance-related issues. Denise focuses on identifying key talent and succession planning to ensure the organization maintains its high-performance standards.
Previous Positions and Industry Experience
Denise Janeczek has an extensive background in human resources, with significant experience in various industries. Before returning to Barracuda in her current role, she worked at Applied Materials as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner for one year (2022-2023). Denise also served as Senior Director of People Operations at NielsenIQ from 2016 to 2018, focusing on global information services and data analytics measurement. Additionally, she was the Chief People Officer at Promet Source from 2014 to 2016 and the Director of Human Resources at Isix Corporation for five years starting in 2009.
Educational Background in Psychology
Denise Janeczek earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding and shaping organizational behavior, which she applies to her HR strategies and practices.
Experience in Organizational Restructuring
Denise Janeczek has notable experience in reshaping organizational structures and roles to achieve optimal performance and efficiencies. She plays a critical role in advising senior leaders and line management on restructuring efforts to ensure the alignment of human resources with the strategic goals of the organization.
Responsibilities in Compensation and Benefits
As a Senior Global Human Resources Business Partner, Denise oversees the execution of compensation and benefits programs. This includes the annual salary planning process, conducting salary surveys, and performing in-depth analysis to ensure competitive and fair compensation structures. Her expertise helps in formulating effective compensation strategies that align with organizational goals.