Katie Lemke

About Katie Lemke

I earned my degree in Human Resource Management with a minor in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After graduation, I began my career in Human Resources, where I discovered my passion for empowering individuals to navigate their career paths, define their goals, and thrive in their professional journeys.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Method Workers\' Comp

   Mar 2025 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   Serve as a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees for grievances,organizational changes, benefit concerns and all other employee-relations matters-Create and enforce policies and procedures that maintain compliance with federal, state,and local employment laws and regulations across 30+ states, proactively mitigating legaland operational risk-Successfully executed three RIFs (Reduction in Force) impacting 20% of the organization,partnering closely with leadership and legal to ensure compliance, effectivecommunication, and minimal risk exposure-Lead total rewards strategy including benefits administration, vendor management, andannual open enrollment, aligning benefit offerings with employee needs, organizationalgoals, and cost-effective plan designs-Partner with leaders to manage the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning,hiring, onboarding, development, retention, and separation strategies-Build manager capability by training leaders on effective coaching, performancedocumentation, and progressive discipline, reducing employee relations escalations andstrengthening leadership accountability-Analyze and present HR metrics and workforce data to senior leadership, deliveringinsights that support strategic decision-making and long-term workforce planning-Lead and oversee complex employee investigations, ensuring fair, consistent outcomeswhile minimizing legal exposure and reinforcing a compliant, respectful workplace culture-Administer bi-weekly payroll processing for 130+ employees, ensuring accuratecalculation of wages, reimbursements, and incentive payments across multiple paygroups.

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), HR Management

Skills

• Teamwork
• Event Planning
• Philanthropy
• Event Management
• Social Networking
• Team Involvement
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership