Jennifer Kernosky
VP Talent & HR Business Partnering @NiSource
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WORK HISTORY
VP Talent & HR Business Partnering @NiSource
Columbus, OH, US
Coordinate and facilitate Talent & HRBP teams to drive succession and talent initiatives. Build and lead a high-performing team of 25 members to execute sourcing tasks and revamp talent acquisition operations. Deliver direction to organizational effectiveness professionals in completing the future of work, discovering hybrid ways of working, shaping workforce plans, and applying contingency strategies. Identify, retain, and grow talent to fill leadership and business-critical positions in collaboration with knowledgeable and informed officers through comprehensive succession planning.• Saved millions by uplifting human capital transformation efforts, delivering solutions, and promoting employee safety measures, as an HR section chief.• Commended for delivering savings of $500K from external change resources by elevating the standards of 19 IT initiatives and uplifting enterprise change functions for 13 professionals.• Empowered women and underrepresented populations by leading a targeted development program; streamlined the entrance of professional coaches in the organization.• Capitalized on growth opportunities by revamping existing work models, strategizing workforce development functions, delivering accurate position forecasts, mitigating succession risks, and interpreting former processes into diversity and landscape changes.• Influenced the transformation of the HR operating model, standardizing consistent talent data delivery platforms, and minimizing potential risks
EDUCATION
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, General Studies & Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JENNIFER KERNOSKY
With over twelve years of leadership at NiSource, I oversee Employee Relations, Compliance, Payroll, HRIS and People Analytics guiding a team of 35 to advance HR technology, data insights and processes to support workforce strategies. Certified in PROSCI and SPHR, I focus on aligning initiatives with business goals, fostering organizational effectiveness, and implementing strategic workforce readiness solutions. My expertise includes talent strategy, readiness assessments, and team effectiveness. I collaborate with senior leaders to retain and grow business-critical talent, drive human capital transformation, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance employee safety and engagement. Passionate about shaping the future of work, I empower teams to thrive and adapt in dynamic environments.
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