Jenny Lopez

About Jenny Lopez

With over a decade of experience in operations, human resources, and strategic…

Experience

1. HR Business Partner

   Gensler

   Sep 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As a HR Business Partner at Gensler, I bring strategic insight and deep expertise in human capital management to support dynamic, multidisciplinary teams across Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit. With a focus on aligning talent strategies with business objectives, I serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving initiatives that foster a resilient, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.I specialize in navigating complex employee relations, talent development, succession planning, and performance management. My role involves designing and implementing firm-wide HR programs, analyzing workforce data to inform decisions, and ensuring compliance with employment law to mitigate risk. I’m passionate about creating people-first solutions that empower teams and elevate organizational culture.With a collaborative mindset and a commitment to innovation, I partner across HR functions to deliver impactful programs—from DE & I initiatives to global mobility and recognition strategies. My approach is proactive, analytical, and rooted in Gensler’s mission to create a better world through the power of design.

Education

• Saint Xavier University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2008 — 2010

• Saint Xavier University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Proposal Writing
• Lease Negotiations
• Contract Negotiation
• Budgets
• Financial Analysis
• Business Development
• Real Estate Transactions
• Location Intelligence
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Real Estate
• Management
• Property Management
• Leases
• Strategic Planning
• Lease Administration
• Leadership
• Real Estate Development