Karen Hargett, Sphr
About Karen Hargett, Sphr
Karen Hargett serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Gravity Diagnostics, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and employee relations, she has previously worked in various HR roles across multiple organizations, including Prysmian Group and Insight Communications.
Work at Gravity Diagnostics
Karen Hargett has served as Vice President of Human Resources at Gravity Diagnostics since 2021. In this role, she has implemented innovative employee development programs aimed at enhancing workforce skills and engagement. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Human Resources Director at Gravity Diagnostics for six months in 2020. Her contributions to the organization focus on recruiting, employee relations, and performance management.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Gravity Diagnostics, Karen Hargett held several key positions in human resources. She was the Head of Talent Acquisition for North America at Prysmian Group from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at the same company from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes a role as Human Resources Manager at Insight Communications from 2005 to 2012, and as Talent Acquisition Analyst at Toyota North America from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Karen Hargett has a strong educational foundation in human resources and management. She studied at Centre College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, she has been pursuing further studies at Western Kentucky University since 2000, enhancing her expertise in human resources practices.
Specializations and Skills
Karen Hargett specializes in various aspects of human resources, including recruiting, employee relations, policy administration, and performance management. She is skilled in team building, benefits administration, and communication. Her exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills enable her to effectively partner with managers to achieve organizational goals.