Karin Renier
About Karin Renier
Karin Renier serves as Vice President at Piper Sandler, where she has effectively managed change initiatives and developed comprehensive wellbeing strategies since 2021. With over nine years of experience in employee benefits management, she has held various roles in organizations such as Target, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Caribou Coffee.
Work at Piper Sandler
Karin Renier has been serving as Vice President at Piper Sandler since 2021. In this role, she has effectively managed change initiatives and developed comprehensive wellbeing strategies. Prior to her current position, she worked at Piper Sandler as Vice President, Benefit & Wellness Manager from 2020 to 2022 and as Assistant Vice President, Benefit Supervisor from 2018 to 2020. Her contributions have focused on enhancing employee benefits and wellness programs within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her tenure at Piper Sandler, Karin Renier held various positions in employee benefits management. She worked at Buffalo Wild Wings as a Benefits Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and as Benefits Manager from 2015 to 2016. Her experience also includes a role at Target, where she served as Senior Benefits Business Partner from 2007 to 2010 and as Senior Survey Representative from 1999 to 2007. Additionally, she worked at Caribou Coffee as Benefits Analyst from 2010 to 2011 and as Benefits Manager from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Karin Renier studied at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from 1989 to 1993. She also attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, focusing on Business Teacher Education from 1989 to 1992. With over nine years of experience in managing employee benefits, she possesses extensive compliance knowledge in regulations such as Healthcare Reform, HIPAA, FMLA, ADAAA, and ERISA.
Background in Employee Engagement
Karin Renier has a strong background in employee engagement, having worked on internal engagement surveys for over eight years. Her efforts have contributed to improving employee satisfaction and organizational performance. This experience complements her roles in benefits management, where she has focused on enhancing the overall employee experience.