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Kate Kupcho

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic and passionate Human Resource Business Partner with a proven track record of delivering results through collaborative partnerships while balancing the ever-evolving priorities of both the company and its employees. Known for crafting innovative solutions, while fostering an inclusive work environment through a leadership style marked by curiosity, transparency and empathy.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Talent Acquisition + People Business Partner

Code42
11.2017 - 07.2023
  • People Business Partner to multiple departments, including; Sales, Security, Business Application Engineering, IT, Professional Services, Research, Cloud Operations, and Engineering. Developed a deep understanding of each department's unique needs and aligned HR initiatives to support their specific goals
  • Created policies, best practices, and coached managers on policy interpretation to ensure consistent employee experience across all departments
  • Provided coaching and guidance to employees and leaders across all organizational levels, focusing on performance management, career development, and effective team leadership
  • Created and executed forward thinking comprehensive recruitment strategies and workforce planning to support internal programs and external searches
  • Fostered a strong collaborative partnership with centralized HR functions, executing critical processes, including but not limited to open enrollment, annual performance cycle, compensation, and learning and development
  • Served as the primary point of contact for resolving escalated employee relations issues, effectively addressing and mitigating complex and sensitive workplace matters
  • Served as interim Compensation Leader, reviewed market data to create a comprehensive pay structure within Radford and Salary.com (CompAnalyst)
  • Project Owner during implementation, rollout, and training of new tools for people operations portfolio; Greenhouse (ATS), GEM (Sourcing Automation), and CompAnalyst (Compensation)
  • Led external employee engagement surveys, efforts resulted in multi-year award winner for StarTribune Top Workplaces and Inc, Best Workplaces
  • Partnered with Executive and Senior Leaders to support execution through a $80 million divestiture
  • Facilitated onboarding programs, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires into the organization ensuring positive first impressions and integration to team

Senior Technical Recruiter

Deluxe Corporation
05.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Technical Recruiter

Strategic Education Company
07.2017 - 05.2018

Senior Technical Recruiter

Target
09.2012 - 03.2017

Education

BA Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

St. Cloud State University
05.2004

Skills

  • HR Business Partnerships
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Workforce Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Management
  • Compensation
  • Employee Engagement
  • ADP
  • CompAnalyst
  • Radford
  • Cornerstone
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Senior Technical Recruiter

Deluxe Corporation
05.2018 - 11.2018

Director, Talent Acquisition + People Business Partner

Code42
11.2017 - 07.2023

Senior Technical Recruiter

Strategic Education Company
07.2017 - 05.2018

Senior Technical Recruiter

Target
09.2012 - 03.2017

BA Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

St. Cloud State University
Kate Kupcho