Karen Ulrich Miles
About Karen Ulrich Miles
Karen Ulrich Miles serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Lightpath, where she has worked since 2021. With over two decades of experience in human resources across various companies, she specializes in HRIS, payroll systems, and benefits management.
Current Role at Lightpath
Karen Ulrich Miles serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Lightpath. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years. In her role, she implements best practice human resources initiatives that align with Lightpath's business goals. Her responsibilities include overseeing various HR functions and ensuring that the HR strategies support the overall objectives of the company.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Lightpath, Karen Ulrich Miles accumulated extensive experience in human resources across several organizations. She worked at Crown Castle as Senior Manager of Human Resources from 2006 to 2020, where she managed HR operations for 14 years. Additionally, she held a position as Senior Manager of Human Resources at KARL STORZ Endovision for one year, and she worked at RCN in a human resources capacity for four years. Earlier in her career, she was a recruiter at Hudson Highland Group and worked in staffing at Larry Tanning Technology.
Educational Background
Karen Ulrich Miles studied at the University of Massachusetts, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at Westford Academy, achieving a high school diploma. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in human resources.
Expertise in Human Resources
Karen Ulrich Miles possesses expertise in various aspects of human resources, including HRIS and payroll systems, compensation systems, and benefits management. She has a strong background in immigration management and has experience with ATS and core system implementation. Her skills also extend to onboarding and retention, career framework, and integration, allowing her to provide comprehensive HR solutions.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Throughout her career, Karen Ulrich Miles has established credibility quickly and partnered with management to deliver value-added HR solutions. She has implemented initiatives that enhance human resources practices and align them with organizational goals. Her experience in various HR functions enables her to effectively contribute to the success of the teams she supports.