Karen R. Norman, Phr, Shrm Cp, Cwpm
About Karen R. Norman, Phr, Shrm Cp, Cwpm
Karen R. Norman serves as the Head of People for North America at Ideagen, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in human resources across various industries, she has previously worked for organizations such as Campbell Soup Company, Rack Room Shoes, and GoHealth.
Work at Ideagen Plc
Karen R. Norman has been serving as the Head of People for North America at Ideagen since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources strategies and initiatives across the North American region. Her leadership focuses on enhancing employee engagement and aligning workforce capabilities with the company's goals.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Ideagen, Karen R. Norman accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked as a Human Resources Office Administrator at Rose, Klein & Marias LLP from 1996 to 2001. She then served as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Rack Room Shoes & Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse for ten years, from 2008 to 2018. Following that, she held the position of Senior Human Resources Manager at Campbell Soup Company for one year, from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Karen R. Norman studied at Ashworth College, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management. Additionally, she achieved an Associate of Science in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from the same institution. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and management.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Karen R. Norman's career in human resources began at PwC, where she worked as a Human Resources Administrator from 1993 to 1996. She then transitioned to Outsource Partners International as Manager of Employee Benefits from 2003 to 2006. After a brief tenure at TalentBridge as Human Resources Manager in 2006, she continued to build her career in HR, ultimately leading to her current position at Ideagen.