Jenny Paulsrud Phr

Jenny Paulsrud, PHR, SHRM-CP has extensive experience in human resources and organizational development. Jenny is currently the Vice President of HR & Organizational Development at Preferred Credit, Inc. In this role, they lead a team of HR professionals and focuses on various human capital initiatives, including change management, employee engagement, leadership development, and talent management.

Prior to their current position, Jenny worked as the Director of HR and Organizational Development at Preferred Credit, Inc. Here, they aligned business strategy planning and drove human capital initiatives in areas such as cultural alignment, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and talent management.

Before joining Preferred Credit, Inc., Jenny served as the Human Resources Manager at DeZURIK, Inc. where they provided leadership and oversight to the Corporate HR Department during a transitional period. Jenny partnered with executive and senior leaders to advance the strategic brand and long-term strategy of HR, and developed STEM-related recruitment and brand-building efforts.

Jenny also held the position of Director of HR Business Partnerships at Coborn's, Inc. In this role, they led a team of HR professionals and provided HR consulting to all levels of operations. Their responsibilities included training and development, performance management, employee relations, and talent acquisition.

Earlier in their career, Jenny worked as a Human Resource Services Coordinator at Benedictine Health System, where they provided HR coaching and consulting to facilities across the health system. Jenny focused on areas such as training and development, employee engagement, and compliance.

Jenny's work experience also includes a role as an HR Associate at Essilor of America. Here, they supported multiple optical laboratories and was responsible for various HR functions such as organizational development, employee retention/engagement, benefits administration, and talent acquisition.

Before transitioning into the field of HR, Jenny worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Coborn's Inc.

Overall, Jenny Paulsrud has demonstrated expertise in leading HR teams, aligning human capital initiatives with business strategies, and driving positive outcomes in areas such as employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development.

Jenny Paulsrud, PHR, SHRM-CP, has a Bachelor's Degree in Business/HR from St. Cloud State University. Jenny also holds an Associate of Arts degree from North Hennepin Community College. Additionally, Jenny has obtained certifications in Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from HR Certification Institute - HRCI and SHRM-CP from SHRM. The specific dates of their degrees and certifications have not been provided.