Kara Mc Kenna, Phr
About Kara Mc Kenna, Phr
Kara McKenna is an HR Business Partner with a background in recruitment and human resources. She has worked for several organizations, including IBM, Insight, and Verint, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from North Carolina State University.
Current Role at Verint
Kara Mc Kenna serves as an HR Business Partner at Verint, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, supporting organizational development, and enhancing employee engagement. Her experience in human resources enables her to effectively manage various HR functions and contribute to the overall success of the company.
Previous Experience at Insight
Before joining Verint, Kara Mc Kenna worked at Insight for a total of five years. She started as an HR Specialist from 2014 to 2016, where she handled various HR tasks and supported employee relations. She then transitioned to the role of Benefits Analyst from 2016 to 2019, focusing on employee benefits administration. Finally, she served as an HR Business Partner from 2019 to 2022, where she played a key role in strategic HR initiatives.
Experience at IBM
Kara Mc Kenna worked as a Recruiter at IBM for one year, from 2013 to 2014, in the RTP area. In this position, she was responsible for sourcing and recruiting talent for various roles within the organization, contributing to IBM's workforce planning and talent acquisition efforts.
Education and Qualifications
Kara Mc Kenna earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Education from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2006 to 2011. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in communication and organizational skills, which are essential in her HR roles.
Early Career at AICPA
Kara Mc Kenna began her career as a Member Service Specialist at AICPA in 2013, where she worked for five months in Durham, NC. This role involved providing support and services to members, helping to enhance their experience with the organization.