Katherine Huss

About Katherine Huss

I am passionate about guiding organizations through transformation by building high-impact teams and driving sustainable growth and profitability.How do I do it? I’m a strategic partner and purpose-driven leader with deep expertise in organizational effectiveness and project management. I’m known for bridging the gap between business strategy and people-focused outcomes—developing strong, trust-based partnerships with leaders to align operational decisions with culture and talent goals.What I Bring: Strategic PartnershipI collaborate closely with senior leaders to uncover opportunities, spark innovation, and drive value creation. Strong relationships are the foundation of my work. Organizational EffectivenessFrom integrating diverse business units into unified operating models to unlocking six-figure cost savings, I position teams for long-term success and scalability. Project Management ExcellenceI lead complex restructuring initiatives from end to end—securing C-suite buy-in, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering results that make a measurable Strengths: Strategic HR Leadership Talent Management & Retention Organizational Design & Effectiveness Inclusion & Belonging Data-Driven Problem Solving Project & Change Management Team Engagement & MentorshipI\'m always open to connecting, exchanging ideas, or exploring consulting opportunities. Feel free to reach out at h••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Global Human Resources Business Partner (Contract) - Pax8

   Robert Half

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Within weeks of starting, elevated from a regional to a global business partner scope owning the full global Partner Experience portfolio.• Directly support the Chief Experience Officer and seven global VPs, increasing strategic influence across multiple international teams.• Selected as the lead Business Partner for the company’s highest-priority transformation initiative, underscoring trust in my leadership and cross-functional impact.• Operational Excellence: Redesigned and refreshed Separation Agreement roles & responsibilities, documentation, and processes—driving clarity, compliance, and consistency across cross-functional partners and BP teams.• Manager Enablement: Co-created the Manager’s Guide to Managing FTO with Benefits; rolled out across the Americas BP team and Partner Experience leadership to support equitable, transparent time-off management.• Leadership Enablement: Created a suite of leadership enablement tools—Stay Interview Guide, Retention Guide, Knowledge Transfer Guide—to increase talent engagement, career clarity, and continuity.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  MA, Human Resources & Industrial Relations

  2009 — 2011

• Bradley University

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Leadership
• Employee Benefits
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Job Descriptions
• Employee Engagement
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Career Development
• Deferred Compensation
• Onboarding
• Human Resources
• Training
• Succession Planning
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Management
• Talent Management
• Hris