Karen Pernu

Karen Pernu is a seasoned human resources professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Senior HR Generalist at Hearth & Home Technologies since March 2022, Karen previously held the position of HR Manager at Vyriad and HR Generalist at Kemps LLC. With expertise in employee relations, compliance with employment laws, recruitment, and management of workplace safety programs, Karen has supported a diverse workforce of union and non-union employees. In earlier roles, including HR & Safety Manager at Lakeside Foods, Karen demonstrated a strong commitment to safety compliance and employee training. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Grinnell College.