Karen L.
About Karen L.
Karen L. serves as the Head of People Relations at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where she has worked since 2010. With extensive experience in human resources, she previously held positions at Goldman Sachs and KPMG, contributing to her expertise in employee relations and team leadership.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Karen L. serves as the Head of People Relations at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In this role, she leads a team of seven HR professionals, emphasizing collaboration, teamwork, and inclusion. She is recognized as a subject matter expert in employee relations, addressing complex issues with integrity and discretion. Her responsibilities include providing training to managers and employees on performance management and policy updates. Karen maintains strong collaborative relationships with various HR specialty areas, including compensation, benefits, and talent acquisition.
Previous Experience at KPMG
Prior to her current position, Karen L. worked at KPMG, where she held the role of Director from 2005 to 2009 in Montvale, New Jersey. During her tenure, she contributed to the firm's human resources strategies and initiatives. Before this, she served as Manager of Human Resources at KPMG for one year from 2003 to 2004, also in Montvale. Her experience at KPMG provided her with a solid foundation in managing HR operations and employee relations.
Career at Goldman Sachs
Karen L. has extensive experience in human resources from her time at Goldman Sachs. She worked there for a total of 18 years, starting as a Manager in Human Resources from 1983 to 1991. She then advanced to the role of Vice President in Human Capital Management (Employee Relations) from 1993 to 2003. Her roles at Goldman Sachs involved overseeing employee relations and developing strategies to enhance workforce engagement and performance.
Education in Business Administration
Karen L. studied at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Her studies spanned from 1992 to 1994, equipping her with essential knowledge and skills applicable to her career in human resources and people relations.