Jennifer “Fern” Schroeder
About Jennifer “Fern” Schroeder
Jennifer 'Fern' Schroeder is the Director of People at Strata Decision Technology, where she leads the People Experience team. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles at companies such as Nike, Syntellis Performance Solutions, and BIOTRONIK.
Current Role at Strata Decision Technology
Jennifer Schroeder serves as the Director of People at Strata Decision Technology, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she leads the People Experience team, which supports a workforce of over 700 employees. Her responsibilities include overseeing various human resources functions and ensuring that the company's people operations align with its strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Syntellis Performance Solutions
Prior to her current role, Jennifer worked at Syntellis Performance Solutions from 2020 to 2023. She held multiple positions, including HR Program Manager and HR Manager. During her tenure, she redesigned and streamlined People Ops processes following the company's acquisition, enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement.
Career Background at Nike
Jennifer has extensive experience at Nike, where she worked from 1998 to 2017 in various HR roles. Her positions included HR Compliance Analyst, Talent Manager for Marketplace Operations, and Talent Operations Supervisor. This diverse experience provided her with a strong foundation in HR practices, compliance, and talent management within a leading global brand.
Education and Academic Background
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Business from Hanover College. Her educational background has equipped her with essential skills in effective communication and business strategy, which she applies in her professional roles in human resources.
Expertise in Human Resources
Jennifer possesses a broad range of expertise in human resources, including corporate values, compensation, FMLA, ADA, mergers and acquisitions, learning and development, and performance management. She has experience in process improvement, benefits design and administration, policy writing, onboarding, data integrations, and recruiting, making her a versatile HR professional.