Taylor Pennington
About Taylor Pennington
Taylor Pennington serves as an HR Rotation Partner at Sunrun, where they focus on employee progression and career mobility. With a background in psychology and human resources, Pennington has extensive experience in fostering positive work environments and enhancing employee engagement.
Work at Sunrun
Taylor Pennington currently serves as an HR Rotation Partner at Sunrun, a role held since 2024. In this position, Taylor focuses on employee progression and career mobility, contributing to the company's human resources strategies. Taylor previously worked at Sunrun in 2023 for five months, gaining valuable experience in the HR domain. The role is conducted remotely, allowing for flexibility in managing HR initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Pennington holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Indiana University Indianapolis. Additionally, Taylor earned a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Development and a Master's degree in Technology from the same institution. This educational background supports Taylor's expertise in various HR domains, including employee engagement, professional development, and learning and development.
Background
Before joining Sunrun, Taylor Pennington worked at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in various roles. Taylor served as a Peer Mentor at the School of Science from 2017 to 2018. Following this, Taylor worked as a Research Assistant from 2015 to 2018 and then as a Research Analyst from 2018 to 2022. These roles provided a foundation in research and mentorship within an academic setting.
Achievements
Throughout Taylor Pennington's career, there has been a strong focus on fostering a positive and thriving work environment. Taylor's expertise includes employee engagement, rewards and solutions, and people business partnerships. This focus on HR best practices contributes to the overall effectiveness of the teams and organizations Taylor has been a part of.