Katherine Costello

About Katherine Costello

I’m an HR professional who believes great workplaces are built at the intersection of strategy, empathy, and execution. Throughout my career, I’ve helped organizations strengthen their people practices, bringing structure to complexity, improving processes, and building programs that make employees feel seen, supported, and valued.My experience spans every corner of HR, from operations and systems integration to culture, engagement, and Total Rewards. What drives me most is creating meaningful impact, helping leaders make data-informed decisions while ensuring employees have an exceptional experience along the way.Whether navigating change, scaling for growth, or fostering connection, I approach every challenge with curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Let’s connect — I love sharing ideas about how thoughtful HR can drive both people and business success!

Experience

1. Senior Compensation Analyst

   Revlon

   Jan 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Model, analyze, and interpret compensation data. • Provide detailed insights and reporting to support decision-making across compensation programs. • Contribute to the planning, coordination, and administration of global annual compensation programs. • Ensure data integrity, assist with tool functionality and testing, and provide ongoing support throughout the cycle. • Assist in interpreting survey results and identifying appropriate job matches and level adjustments in collaboration with senior team members. • Maintain and audit compensation-related data including business processes, incentive targets, payout rules, and job profiles to ensure accuracy and consistency. • Partner with the HR Service Center and other HR functions to ensure accuracy in HR data related to compensation, job levels, titles, bonus programs, and salary structures. • Assist in reviewing proposed and existing job descriptions using internal criteria and external market data. • Collaborate with Compensation team members to ensure grade and salary recommendations align with market benchmarks and internal equity. • Manage assigned projects from initiation to completion, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and providing regular status updates. • Embrace and adapt to evolving technologies, including AI-powered tools and platforms, to enhance efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making within compensation processes.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Masters, Human Resource Management

  2018 — 2019

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor’s Degrees, Human Resources Management, Communication

  2014 — 2018