Brandy Jenkins

About Brandy Jenkins

With over seven years of experience in the construction industry, I am a strategic HR partner and a people connector who drives employee engagement, performance, and culture at Suffolk Construction. I have earned the SHRM-CP™ certification and the Bold Award for empowering employees to speak up and practice vulnerability and connection. As the Director, People and Culture, I serve as a trusted advisor and coach to the senior leadership and field operations teams, and lead key HR initiatives such as annual performance management, employee relations, and manager orientation. I also introduce innovative tools and programs, such as Pulse Surveys and Brandy Breaks, to reinforce a culture of inclusion, active caring, world class listening, innovation, and collaboration. My mission is to hear, feel, and see people exactly where they are and partner on a path towards greatness.

Experience

1. Director, People and Culture

   Suffolk Construction

   Apr 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Serve as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team and build strong relationships with our field operations teams. Be a trusted advisor, coaching business leadership on leadership effectiveness and performance. Drive the annual performance management process for the West Region Operations teams. Effectively use influence and negotiation strategies to secure support from stakeholders for support of key initiatives. In line with Suffolk’s vision and strategic priorities, drive employee engagement and ensure a collaborative workforce based on shared goals and accountability. Lead employee relations resolutions, minimizing risk to the organization by actively responding to and addressing employee concerns in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Conduct complete investigations and make recommendations based on findings/facts, partnering with HR leadership and legal counsel. Lead and manage change across client groups to influence organizational culture. Implement change programs as business needs dictate. Oversee annual compensation planning process in partnership with our compensation team and regional leadership, ensuring highest performers are compensated in line with their business impact and contributions. Be a D&I champion for the region in partnership with the D&I team. Partner with P&C colleagues to instill a culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and transparency among the P&C team. In partnership with the learning & development team, identify training needs, drive professional development initiatives, and ensure compliance with mandatory training.

Education

• Cardinal Stritch University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, Human Resources, Academic Distinction