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Jennifer Palumbo

Manager, HR Consulting

Jennifer Palumbo serves as a Manager, HR Consulting Services for OperationsInc. She has over 20 years of diverse Human Resources experience and is a subject matter expert in the areas of audit preparations and assessments, on-boarding, and reductions in force.

In Jennifer’s current role, she provides clients with full HR management including policy and procedure development, performance management, and employee relations. She also provides guidance on complex HR compliance issues to a diverse range of clients, including those in the retail, healthcare, and non-profit space.

Jennifer began her career for Citizens Communications, where she served as a Human Resource Information Systems Analyst. Jennifer then moved to the health insurance company HealthMarkets Inc., where she was a Manager of Human Resources, planning, organizing, and overseeing all activities in the Human Resources Department.

Thereafter, Jennifer joined the Western Connecticut Health Network at Norwalk Hospital as a Senior Human Resources Generalist, where she spent over 8 years partnering with Directors and Managers in all aspects of recruitment and retention.

Jennifer earned a B.S. in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University.

What do you like best about working at OI?

"I love the learning opportunities I’ve gained at OI. I love our company culture and working with HR professionals from so many walks of life. "

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

“  When I’m not doing “HR”, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, skiing, working out, walking my dog, and reading."

How would you describe your career in three words?

“Fun, engaging, team-centric.”