Catherine Peglow

About Catherine Peglow

Mission driven HR and operations executive with extensive experience in workforce development, legal compliance, nonprofit leadership, and organizational effectiveness. Known for strengthening governance, improving systems, and building inclusive, high performing cultures. Adept at stepping into transitional roles, stabilizing operations, and supporting mission critical initiatives. Brings an intentional leadership style and a commitment to mission impact.

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   nextSource

   Jan 2023 — Present

   As a member of the nextSource executive team, leads human resources functions, including benefits, 401K, organization-wide engagement and communication.Leads the organization\'s compensation program, including the firm\'s Compensation Committee, revising annual variable compensation plans to align compensation with performance management. Established annual training for internal professionals regarding annual bonus program.Responsible for corporate compliance and risk function, maintaining in-depth knowledge of changing employment laws and regulations, implementing all policies, procedures and systems to ensure federal and state regulatory compliance to reduce organization\'s legal risks.Sets talent acquisition strategy and supports recruitment for all internal positions. Responsible for operations team of onboarding, customer service and HRIS professionals who support internal staff, as well as over external staff assigned to clients, ensuring that all onboarding processes are followed to ensure excellent orientation for all new employees.Resolves complex employee relations issues, providing legal support and managing external counsel in litigation cases.Responsible for corporate business services function, including contracting and insurance, including workers compensation for internal professionals and external staff assigned to clients.Responsible for learning and professional development function, including tuition reimbursement program. Implemented new Learning Management System (LMS) with integration with corporate HRIS system.Executive team sponsor of the corporate Diversity, Equity and Belonging program, including providing support to 5 Employee Resource Groups.

Education

• University of Strathclyde

  Junior Year Abroad, English

  1987 — 1988

• Penn State Dickinson Law

  Juris Doctor, Law

  1989 — 1992

• Louisiana State University

  B.A., English, Political Science

  1985 — 1988

• Duke University

  Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Litigation
• Arbitration
• Bankruptcy
• Mediation
• Business Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Civil Litigation
• Recruiting
• Legal Writing
• Legal Issues
• Corporate Law
• Management
• Courts
• Human Resources
• Legal Advice
• Marketing