Jennifer Charles

Jennifer Charles has a diverse work experience in Human Resources, starting with their current role as the Director of Human Resources at J.M. Grimstad Inc. In this position, they are a strategic business partner, overseeing HR, Safety, ESOP, and Wellness initiatives. Jennifer is also a trusted advisor to the senior management team.

Prior to their current role, Jennifer served as a Group Fitness Instructor at Innovative Health and Fitness from November 2013 to January 2022.

Jennifer also held two positions at Galland Henning Nopak, Inc., starting as a Human Resources Manager from February 2016 to September 2018. Later, they were promoted to the Director of Human Resources, where they had direct oversight of HR, Safety, and Facilities Management. Jennifer played a critical role in performance management, compensation, recruitment, onboarding, employee training, safety, employee relations, and benefits.

Before that, Jennifer was the Human Resources Manager/Safety Manager at Racine Federated Inc. from September 1999 to January 2008. Jennifer was responsible for HR and safety activities, including policy administration, employee relations, benefits, and working with the executive team.

Jennifer's earliest work experience was as a Human Resources Coordinator at Prime Manufacturing Corporation from February 1997 to June 1999. Jennifer managed various HR functions, including employment, benefits, payroll, safety, employee relations, and developing employee incentive programs.

Overall, Jennifer Charles has a strong background in HR, with experience in strategic planning, employee relations, and managing various HR functions.

Jennifer Charles obtained their Associate degree in Business Mid-Management from Milwaukee Area Technical College, where they attended from 1993 to 1996. Later, from 2002 to 2005, they pursued their Bachelor of Science degree in Management at Cardinal Stritch University.