Karen D. Neuendorff Cde®, Sphr, Gphr, Phr Ca, Shrm Scp
About Karen D. Neuendorff Cde®, Sphr, Gphr, Phr Ca, Shrm Scp
Karen D. Neuendorff is the Chief People Officer and Head of Human Resources at Brii Biosciences, bringing over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership across various sectors. She has held significant roles at companies such as WeDriveU, Nexant, and Visa, and holds multiple HR certifications.
Current Role at Brii Biosciences
Karen D. Neuendorff serves as the Chief People Officer and Head of Human Resources at Brii Biosciences since 2022. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources initiatives with the company's business objectives. Her strategic approach aims to enhance employee engagement and organizational performance within the company.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Karen Neuendorff has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership positions. She was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at WeDriveU from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as Vice President, Global Human Resources at Nexant for two years and held multiple roles at Nexant over a span of 14 years, including Director and Senior Human Resources Manager. Her career also includes positions at Visa, BBDO, Schlumberger, and Genentech.
Educational Background
Karen Neuendorff earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco. This educational foundation supports her strategic and innovative approach to human resources, enabling her to understand employee behavior and organizational dynamics.
Certifications and Professional Qualifications
Karen holds multiple professional certifications in human resources, including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), California Professional in Human Resources (PHR-CA), and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). These certifications reflect her commitment to professional development and expertise in the HR field.
Human Resources Strategy and Influence
Karen Neuendorff positions human resources as a business partner, translating business vision into actionable HR initiatives. She influences diverse employee populations across various sectors, including finance, IT, and marketing. Her disciplined problem-solving approach balances organizational goals with employee needs, contributing to improved performance and engagement.