Susan Knolla
About Susan Knolla
Susan Knolla serves as the Senior Director Americas for People Partnerships at Turnitin, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in human resources and people analytics, she is recognized for her adaptive leadership and commitment to coaching future leaders.
Work at Turnitin
Susan Knolla has been serving as the Senior Director Americas, People Partnerships at Turnitin since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing people partnerships across the Americas region. Her position is remote, allowing her to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders globally. Susan's leadership style is characterized by adaptability and agility, enabling her to navigate both strategic design and tactical application effectively.
Previous Experience at J.D. Irving, Limited
Before joining Turnitin, Susan Knolla held multiple roles at J.D. Irving, Limited. She worked as the Head of Talent Management from 2011 to 2018, where she oversaw talent development initiatives. Additionally, she served as People Analytics from 2018 to 2020 and later as People Analytics & Compensation from 2020 to 2022. In these roles, she contributed to the company's people analytics strategies and compensation frameworks.
Experience at reSolved
Susan Knolla has been the Head of People & Culture at reSolved since 2022. In this capacity, she is responsible for shaping the organizational culture and enhancing employee engagement. Her leadership in this role emphasizes innovative people practices and supports the overall mission of the organization.
Educational Background
Susan Knolla studied at the University of New Brunswick, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She also pursued further education at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, achieving a PDS Graduate certification in Human Resources. This educational background supports her expertise in people management and organizational development.
Career History in Human Resources
Susan Knolla has a diverse career in human resources, beginning at Halliburton as Head of Human Resources from 1993 to 1997 in the Netherlands. She later worked at Sitel as North American Human Resources from 2005 to 2011. Her extensive experience spans over two decades, during which she has led global multi-stream projects and has been recognized as a change innovator in various competitive environments.