Jennifer Kern
About Jennifer Kern
Jennifer Kern is a Talent Acquisition Team Lead with over 16 years of experience in talent acquisition across various industries, currently working at Centric Consulting since 2022. She has a strong background in technical recruiting and staffing, with a focus on building relationships and a proven ability to deliver quality candidates under tight deadlines.
Work at Centric Consulting
Jennifer Kern currently serves as the Talent Acquisition Team Lead at Centric Consulting, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the talent acquisition process and ensuring that the company attracts and hires qualified candidates. Her expertise in technical recruiting and staffing is instrumental in meeting the organization's hiring needs.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before her current role, Jennifer Kern worked at PFI Tech as the Technical Recruiting Lead from 2009 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on sourcing and recruiting technical talent. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Centric Consulting from 2019 to 2022, where she further developed her skills in talent acquisition. Her earlier roles include Staffing Manager at Lift Temp Ltd / Sutton, Bowen & Brimley and Staffing Executive at Chase Accounting.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Kern earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Ball State University - College of Business, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly in technical recruiting and staffing. She has developed a strong focus on building relationships with candidates and clients alike.
Specialization in Technical Recruiting
Jennifer specializes in technical recruiting and staffing, with a proven ability to handle contract, contract-hire, and direct-hire positions across various organizational levels. Her experience spans multiple industries, including Management Consulting, Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, and Manufacturing. She is known for her capability to provide top-quality candidates within strict timelines.
Career Timeline
Jennifer Kern has over 16 years of experience in talent acquisition. Her career began in 2006 as a Staffing Manager at Lift Temp Ltd / Sutton, Bowen & Brimley. She then transitioned to Chase Accounting as a Staffing Executive for eight months in 2008. Following this, she joined Centric Consulting as a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager from 2019 to 2022 before taking on her current role as Talent Acquisition Team Lead.