About Us
Welcome to Next Level Rewards
Next Level Rewards helps organizations build clear, competitive rewards programs that support culture, performance, and employee growth across pay, benefits, well-being, career development, and recognition.
One multinational corporation experienced a 16% decrease in turnover, a 22% increase in employee engagement, and a 13% increase in productivity within the first year of implementing recommended strategies. These outcomes demonstrate that investing in effective rewards strategies not only elevates employee experience but also drives measurable business success.
Our approach is grounded in clarity, fairness, and practicality. We focus on solutions that leaders can use, employees can understand, and organizations can sustain.
Kenya Jacobs is a thought leader, published writer and conference presenter who has honed a reputation for integrity and excellence among her clients and fellow HR colleagues.
About Kenya Jacobs, CCP, SHRM-CP, PHR
Kenya Jacobs is a total rewards consultant, speaker, coach, and writer with decades of
experience designing compensation and rewards programs that align with
organizational goals and help employees feel supported and motivated. She brings a
thoughtful, data-informed perspective to help leaders modernize rewards, improve
communication, and build efficient structures that are fair, consistent, and easy for
employees to navigate.
Kenya’s background includes leading total rewards programs for large, complex
organizations such as IKEA, Jefferson Health, GE, and Cigna. She has a deep
understanding of workforce needs across diverse industries and the operational realities
of implementing fair, practical, and motivating rewards strategy at scale.
Kenya holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simmons University and a Master of Arts in
Leadership Development from Pennsylvania State University, along with certifications
from WorldatWork, SHRM, and HRCI. Kenya is an Editorial Advisory Group member of
Workspan Magazine (WorldatWork®) and has served as Board Vice President for
Wings for Success. She enjoys traveling, bicycling, and spending time with family and
friends.