Lea Daughtridge Wharton

HR Consultant | Fractional People Leader | Culture & Strategy

Role
Consultant at Catapult Employers Association
Location
Raleigh, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Lea Daughtridge Wharton

With extensive experience in human resources and people operations, I specialize in aligning HR strategy with business growth across diverse industries. Currently consulting with organizations in professional services, advanced manufacturing, software, healthcare, and logistics, I focus on building scalable HR frameworks, fostering leadership development, and driving cultural transformation. Passionate about creating inclusive and effective workplaces, I collaborate with C-suite leaders to ensure strategic alignment between people and organizational goals. As an HR Strategy Consultant, I partner with organizations to design HR systems that enable accountability, growth, and cultural consistency. My recent engagements include coaching operational leaders, leading culture change in legacy environments, and serving as a strategic advisor to executives. With expertise in compensation planning and benefits design, I bring a holistic approach to HR, ensuring that people strategies drive meaningful impact for both employees and businesses.

Experience

  1. Consultant

    Catapult Employers Association

    Sep 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

Education

  • UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

    Talent Management Institute

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