Karen D. Neuendorff Sphr, Gphr, Phr Ca, Shrm Scp, Cde®
About Karen D. Neuendorff Sphr, Gphr, Phr Ca, Shrm Scp, Cde®
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 industries. She has held significant roles at companies such as Nexant, WeDriveU, and BBDO, 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. She has held this position since 2022 in San Mateo, California. In her role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to enhance employee engagement and organizational performance.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Karen Neuendorff has over 20 years of experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Nexant in multiple roles, including Vice President of Global Human Resources from 2017 to 2019, and Director of Global Human Resources from 2014 to 2017. Her earlier roles include positions at BBDO, Totality Corporation, Schlumberger, and Genentech, where she developed her expertise in HR management and strategy.
Educational Background
Karen Neuendorff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco. This educational foundation has contributed to her understanding of employee behavior and organizational dynamics, which she applies in her HR practices.
Certifications and Professional Qualifications
Karen Neuendorff holds multiple professional HR certifications, 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). She is also certified as a CDE®.
Leadership and Influence in HR
Karen Neuendorff is recognized as a transformational HR leader with a disciplined approach to problem-solving. She has positioned HR as a strategic business partner, translating business vision into actionable HR initiatives. Her influence spans various employee populations, including finance, legal, IT, sales, and engineering.