Karen Oxenford, Sphr, Shrm Scp
About Karen Oxenford, Sphr, Shrm Scp
Karen Oxenford serves as the Director of Human Resources for Enterprise Shared Services at Intermountain Health, where she focuses on performance-linked compensation and employee engagement. With over 15 years of experience in human resources, she has a strong background in developing HR policies that support organizational goals.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Karen Oxenford serves as the Director of Human Resources for Enterprise Shared Services at Intermountain Health. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization remotely from Colorado. In her role, she focuses on developing performance-linked compensation and total rewards packages aimed at enhancing employee morale and productivity. She is recognized for her ability to exceed management expectations through the implementation of strategic HR initiatives.
Previous Experience at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center
Prior to her current role, Karen Oxenford worked at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center for 15 years, from 2003 to 2018. She held the positions of Director of People Strategy and Director of Human Resources during her tenure in Golden, Colorado. Her responsibilities included fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration among teams, which contributed to achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) for the organization.
Education and Expertise
Karen Oxenford earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Western Governors University. Her educational background supports her expertise in creating HR policies that align with operational and financial objectives. She holds professional certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Strategic HR Initiatives and Leadership
Karen Oxenford has a proven track record of influencing decision-making and asset allocation strategies at the executive level. She specializes in fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration within organizations. Her strategic approach to human resources has been instrumental in motivating teams and aligning HR practices with broader business goals.