Karen Tann Ccp, Sphr

Karen Tann, CCP, SPHR has a diverse work experience in the field of compensation and benefits. Karen is currently serving as the Director of Health and Benefits at the Chicago Housing Authority since November 2019. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Compensation and Benefits at Metra Commuter Rail from June 2016 to November 2019. Karen also held the position of Director of HR Employee Services at the Cook County Sheriff's Department from December 2014 to June 2016. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Manager of Compensation at Cook County Health and Hospital Systems from May 2013 to November 2014. Additionally, Karen has worked as a Total Rewards Professional at an Independent Total Rewards Consultant from June 2012 to June 2013, a Manager of Compensation and Benefits at Ventas, Inc. from August 2011 to August 2012, and a Manager of Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, and Payroll at Access Community Health Network from February 2010 to June 2011. Karen has also served as a Compensation & HRIS Manager at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 2007 to 2009, and as an HR Consultant focusing on Total Rewards, HRIS, and Change Management as an Independent Consultant from 2006 to 2007. Karen's expertise includes establishing senior-level client relationships, leading strategic compensation initiatives, and developing total rewards programs.

Karen Tann, CCP, SPHR has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy from The University of Manchester. Karen also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Social Sciences, with a focus on Labor Relations and Statistics, from the University of Chicago.