Jenny Brown

Chief People Officer at KnowFully Learning Group

Jenny Brown, CEBS, SPHR has over 15 years of experience in human resources. Jenny is currently the Chief People Officer at KnowFully Learning Group, where they collaboratively build and executes the long-term vision and structure for all People and Culture functions. Prior to this, they held the role of VP People and Culture at the same company.

Jenny has also worked as a Human Resources Consultant, where they led the implementation of ADP for payroll and other HR functions. Jenny reviewed and revised employee handbook policies and developed HR procedures, including recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.

At Paradigm Education Solutions, Jenny served as the Chief People Officer and directed the work of the Administrative Services/Project Manager and Payroll Administrator. Jenny created strategies and plans to foster a more open, communicative, collaborative, and innovative culture. Jenny also provided coaching and resolution advice on employee relations issues.

Jenny's experience at Salo LLC as a Human Resources Consultant involved creating strategies for a business partner model, recognition program, and gender diversity and inclusion program. Jenny oversaw the annual performance review process and designed a new framework for performance reviews.

Earlier in their career, Jenny worked as a Human Resources Manager at Johnson Brothers Liquor Co., where they coached and managed HR Generalists supporting 3500 employees nationwide. Jenny collaborated with management on major initiatives and developed plans to meet their objectives.

Jenny's experience as a Human Resources Generalist at Kinetic Solutions involved administering benefit plans, resolving employment issues, and implementing an Affirmative Action Plan.

Overall, Jenny Brown has a diverse background in human resources, with expertise in leadership, culture development, HR procedures, performance management, and employee relations.

Jenny Brown, CEBS, SPHR has a diverse education history. In 2006, they obtained a certification as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School. In 2015, they pursued further certification and became a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through HRCI. In 2019, they enrolled in Concordia University-St. Paul, specializing in Human Resource Management. Additionally, they hold the People Manager Qualification (PMQ) from SHRM, which they obtained in 2022. Although there is mention of the University of Minnesota, no specific details are provided regarding any degree or field of study.

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Timeline

  • Chief People Officer

    January, 2022 - present

  • VP People And Culture

    July, 2020