Katie Depta
Human Resources Professional
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Professional proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. A proven track record in strategic human resource management, focusing on optimizing employee performance and organizational effectiveness. Known for building cohesive teams and fostering culture of continuous improvement. Adaptable and dependable, consistently aligning HR strategies with business goals. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director, Human Resources
Powerback
08.2017 - 06.2024
- Direct the work of 15 HR professionals who support over 10,000 employees in multiple business lines
- Drives all HR policies and processes including investigations, employee relations, leaves of absence, and workers compensation
- Partners with senior leadership to implement policy to drive change and align with business goals including a new compensation strategy that successfully transitioned from a traditional hourly model to a pay per visit model for the community-based care services business line
Regional Director, Human Resources
Powerback
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Lead all aspects of HR, in a highly regulated industry
- Direct the efforts of HR Managers and HR Generalists handing FMLA, leaves of absence, benefits eligibility, payroll, employee relations, and worker's compensation
- Partner with senior leadership to identify trends and offer solutions to positively impact employee relations issues while maintaining compliance in a heavily regulated industry
- Develop and implement P&P's, including for CA
Regional Manager, Human Resources
Powerback
11.2010 - 04.2016
- Promoted from HR Associate in 11/2010
- Supervise HR Generalists
- Identify employee trends and provide advice/training to management to effectively resolve and improve employee satisfaction
- Provide performance management guidance and policy interpretation to management
- Successfully implemented change management strategies through two acquisitions that brought on 3000+ employees
- Partner with multiple levels of leadership to solve complex employee relations issues
- Knowledge of various state laws, including CA
- Manage ADA request
- Respond to EEOC complaints
HR Associate
Powerback
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Process all new hire paperwork, bonuses, and benefits
- Handle leave of absences and workers compensation claims
- Developed a more efficient process for handling bonus payments
HR Coordinator
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and ACHC regulations
- Maintain passing scores on HR audits
- Process new hire paperwork
- Administer all new hire orientations
- Developed employee newsletter to improve communication with external employees
- Process direct deposit, employment verification, workers compensation and unemployment claims
Education
B.S - Human Resources Management
King’s College
Wilkes Barre, PA01.2007
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Relationship Building
- Employee Relations
- Talent management
- Onboarding Programs
- HR analytics
- Succession Planning
- Retention Strategies
- Employment law
- Legal Compliance
- Performance Appraisal
- Human Resources Management
Timeline
Sr. Director, Human Resources
Powerback
08.2017 - 06.2024
Regional Director, Human Resources
Powerback
04.2016 - 08.2017
Regional Manager, Human Resources
Powerback
11.2010 - 04.2016
HR Associate
Powerback
09.2009 - 11.2010
HR Coordinator
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2007 - 09.2009
B.S - Human Resources Management
King’s College
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