Karena Gruber, PHR, SHRM-CP

Karena Gruber, PHR, SHRM-CP has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Recently, they have been working as a Human Resources Supervisor at Home Forward since April 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Human Resources Manager at New Seasons Market from November 2017 to April 2021, where they coached managers, managed leaves, and supported leadership to ensure team morale.

Between 2013 and 2017, Karena held two roles at The Climate Trust. As the Director of Human Resources and Operations, they developed and implemented HR strategies and policies, as well as organizational strategies to integrate functions. Additionally, as the Office & Human Resources Manager, they managed operational policies, oversaw human resources, and provided coordination and support for programs and projects.

Before that, Karena worked as a Project Coordinator at PECI from June 2012 to October 2012, and as the Manager of Camp Administration at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco from February 2009 to May 2012.

Karena also has experience as a business owner, having owned Piece By Piece from November 2007 to October 2009. Furthermore, they worked at CVE, Inc. as a Clerical Training Supervisor from July 2002 to July 2007, where they managed a training program for mental health clients, supervised staff, and maintained relationships with job site supervisors.

Their early career includes a role as an Operations and Human Resources Manager at Sustainable Conservation from August 1999 to August 2003.

Throughout their career, Karena Gruber has demonstrated expertise in human resources management, organizational development, recruitment, staff development, and program management. Karena has a strong track record of implementing strategies and policies to improve employee morale and integrate organizational functions.

Karena Gruber, PHR, SHRM-CP, obtained their Bachelor's degree in Cinema from San Francisco State University, where they studied from 1997 to 1999.

In terms of additional certifications, they hold the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, which they obtained in January 2015. Karena also obtained the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) certification from HRCI in July 2021. Furthermore, they possess the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM, which they obtained in March 2015.

There is another certification listed as PHR, but no information is provided regarding the institution, obtained month, or obtained year.