Jennifer Miniard Sphr

Jennifer Miniard, SPHR, MBA has a diverse range of work experience in various HR roles. Jennifer worked as the Senior Director of HR, Talent Management & Systems at Wilsonart, where they were responsible for building the Talent Acquisition strategy and implementing a new Applicant Tracking Software. Prior to that, they held the position of Director, HR, Talent Management & Systems at Wilsonart, where they also focused on talent acquisition strategy and software implementation.

Before their time at Wilsonart, Jennifer worked at Tenaris as the HR Director for US Industrial Facilities. In this role, they managed a team of Employee Relations professionals and handled workforce planning, compensation, and employee relations for eight US manufacturing facilities. Jennifer also collaborated with plant management to develop employee engagement and motivation programs.

Jennifer's experience at thyssenkrupp Steel involved managing a team of Learning and Development Specialists and Recruiting Professionals. Jennifer identified training needs for team members and executed hiring plans in collaboration with executive and director-level management.

Additionally, Jennifer had a role as a Staff Employment Manager at TeleVox Software, Inc., where they recruited for various roles, including technical IT positions. Jennifer managed a recruiter and clerical employee during their time there.

Earlier in their career, Jennifer worked as a Branch Manager at Manpower, where they oversaw daily operations, employee development, and account management. Jennifer was also responsible for generating new business. Prior to that, they served as an HR Administrator at Mobile Gas, where they administered employee benefits and handled employee relations matters.

In summary, Jennifer Miniard, SPHR, MBA has a strong background in talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR management across various industries and organizations.

Jennifer Miniard, SPHR, MBA has a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Faulkner University, which they obtained from 1998 to 2003. In 2015, they attended INSEAD and received a Certificate in Business Strategy for HR Leaders. Jennifer furthered their education in 2020 and 2021 at the Jack Welch Management Institute, where they obtained an Executive MBA.