Barbara Padrnos
About Barbara Padrnos
Barbara Padrnos is a Human Resources Business Partner at BridgeTower Media, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in employee benefits management and human resources, with previous roles at organizations such as Star Tribune Company and General Electric.
Work at BridgeTower Media
Barbara Padrnos has been serving as a Human Resources Business Partner at BridgeTower Media since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for various HR functions, leveraging her extensive experience in compliance, labor relations, and employee engagement. Her tenure at BridgeTower Media has spanned over five years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of HR strategies that align with the company's goals in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current role, Barbara Padrnos held several positions in human resources and benefits management. She worked at the Star Tribune Company as an Employee Benefits Manager from 2001 to 2004. Before that, she served as a Benefits Manager/Consultant at General Electric from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, she was a Retirement Plan Specialist at Securian Financial Group from 1989 to 1996. She also managed human resources at the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities from 2004 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Padrnos earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Augsburg College, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in strategic planning and project management within the human resources field. She possesses strong skills in compliance, labor relations, and employee benefits management.
Skills in Human Resources
Barbara Padrnos has developed a robust skill set in the human resources domain, particularly in compliance and labor/employee relations. Her extensive experience in benefits and compensation management has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex HR challenges. She is adept at strategic planning and project management, which are essential for driving HR initiatives and aligning them with organizational objectives.