Jenn Jaffe

Jen Jaffe is SVP/Chief People Officer for El Pollo Loco, a position she has held since August 2018. In her current role, she leads the human resources team that drives talent acquisition, organizational & leadership development, total rewards strategy, and the people-first culture for 6,000 employees in nearly 500 restaurants.

Over the past 15 years in human resources, Jaffe has held many diverse leadership roles in both small, entrepreneurial organizations, as well as large, global organizations. Most recently, she was responsible for leading the human resources and informational technology functions at Too Faced Cosmetics, an Estée Lauder company.

Jaffe received a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Chapman University. She holds bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and Sociology from University of California, Irvine.