Kati Ulbricht
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dynamic HR Business Partner with over 7 years of experience dedicated to driving organizational success through strategic support and leadership development. Committed to understanding business needs and addressing challenges while fostering a positive employee experience. Expertise in building strong relationships and implementing effective HR solutions that align with company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner, Field
Tesla
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with operational and people leaders to synchronize people strategies with business objectives across multi-site field organization.
- Enhance business relationships across multiple field sites and deliver positive influence remotely.
- Advise managers on employee relations, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
- Coach leaders through complex employee matters, organizational change, and leadership challenges.
- Partner cross-functionally to deliver integrated people solutions.
- Support workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development.
- Analyze workforce trends to improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead HR initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and the employee experience.
Human Resources Business Partner
WillScot
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Partnered with leaders across multiple business functions to deliver strategic HR support.
- Managed employee relations, investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Coached leaders on talent management, leadership development, and organizational change.
- Collaborated with cross-functional HR teams.
HR Business Partner
Tesla
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Following Associate HRBP experience, I was promoted upon 1 year of service with Tesla.
- Acquired workforce of 1400 employees (hourly workforce and salaried people leaders)
- Continued guidance on performance management practices, ensuring consistency and fairness across departments.
- Analyzed employee feedback to identify improvement areas in workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
- Performed comprehensive investigations regarding employee experience, addressing retaliation, harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination policy violations, and timecard fraud.
Associate HR Business Partner
Tesla
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to enhance workforce morale.
- Advised managers on performance management processes and conflict resolution strategies.
- Analyzed workforce data to identify trends and inform succession strategies.
- Facilitated training sessions to support leadership development and HR partnership.
Human Resources Generalist
Agena Bioscience
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR operations.
- Partnered with leaders on performance management and employee development.
- Facilitated employee onboarding processes to enhance new hire integration and retention.
- Assisted in administering benefits programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Maintained accurate employee records in HRIS systems for effective data management and reporting.
Recruiter
Maureen Kube Consulting
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Built strong hiring manager partnerships and delivered an exceptional candidate experience.
- Conducted candidate screenings and interviews to identify top talent for client positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science; Minor in Law And Society
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZTimeline
Human Resources Business Partner, Field
Tesla
01.2025 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
WillScot
01.2024 - 01.2025
HR Business Partner
Tesla
11.2023 - 02.2024
Associate HR Business Partner
Tesla
11.2022 - 02.2024
Human Resources Generalist
Agena Bioscience
07.2021 - 09.2022
Recruiter
Maureen Kube Consulting
12.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science; Minor in Law And Society
Northern Arizona University