Jenna Cipkala-Gaffin

Jenna Cipkala-Gaffin is a seasoned compensation and total rewards professional, currently serving as Lead Analyst for Compensation at Kennametal since June 2022, where responsibilities include managing the global compensation planning process and streamlining compensation structures across the Americas. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Compensation Analyst at GNC, where Jenna designed and managed corporate compensation programs and conducted pay equity analyses. Earlier roles at The Kraft Heinz Company and PNC involved HR business partnering, data analytics, and operational project leadership. Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Penn State University and a Minor in International Business from The International Institute at Palazzo Rucellai.