Katie Russell

About Katie Russell

Strategic people leader who connects data, systems, and human insight to drive scalable growth and fairness at every level of the organization. Leading a high-performing team that transforms data into strategy — shaping compensation, equity, and people programs that support both business performance and employee experience. Passionate about building the infrastructure and frameworks that make equitable, data-driven decisions the norm, not the exception.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, People Analytics & Compensation

   Housecall Pro

   Jan 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Lead a cross-functional team driving excellence across analytics, systems, people operations and total rewards.Oversee People Systems strategy, optimizing the HR tech stack (HRIS, ATS, compensation tools, and engagement platforms) to enable accurate data, streamlined processes, and a seamless employee experience.Design and manage compensation frameworks and total rewards programs that align pay with performance, equity, and market competitiveness.Partner with Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to develop and administer equity compensation programs, ensuring fairness, transparency, and strong employee ownership alignment.Deliver people analytics and reporting that inform strategic decisions on headcount planning, retention, and organizational effectiveness.Build scalable processes and infrastructure to support company growth while maintaining compliance, operational excellence, and data integrity.Champion a data-driven, people-first culture that connects insights with action — ensuring that every decision supports both business goals and employee success.

Education

• Cegrí

  Spanish language & literature

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Spanish

Skills

• Manage Client Relationships
• Organization Skills
• Management
• Records Management
• Strengthsfinder
• Teamwork
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Order Fulfillment
• New Hire Training
• Human Resources
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Events Coordination
• Screening Resumes
• Policy Writing
• Marketing
• Os X
• Mac Os X
• Training
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Teaching Experience
• Staff Development
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Account Management
• Customer Experience
• Compliance
• Technology
• Employee Wellness
• Event Planning
• Communication
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Ada Compliance
• Disc
• Event Management
• Onboarding
• Manage Client Expectations
• Customer Service