Victoria Catalano

About Victoria Catalano

Tori Catalano is a strategic and adaptable HR Business Partner with cross-functional experience spanning multiple facets of HR. She has supported high-impact initiatives across the semiconductor and aerospace industries, with a focus on change management, leadership development, employee engagement, and project execution.Tori turns business priorities into people strategies. Her current role involves partnering with leaders and team members across Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and more with her scope spanning operations tied to ~$67M in revenue, with broader site impact exceeding $450M.Tori has built a reputation for quickly establishing trust with new leadership teams, delivering scalable people-first solutions, and driving measurable impact in fast-paced, evolving environments. Her passion lies in creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces where people feel valued and empowered to grow. As a dedicated business partner, Tori ensures alignment between talent strategy and organizational goals, bridging the gap between culture and performance to help businesses thrive.

Experience

1. Human Resources Generalist (Hrbp)

   Parker Aerospace

   Oct 2025 — Present · Simi Valley, CA, US

   Based in Simi Valley, CA, Parker Aerospace\'s Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) specializes in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. FSPSD is a key supplier across select energy markets, with specialized capabilities in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We partner directly with leading aerospace organizations, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin.As an HR Business Partner, I support Building 2 Operations composed of OEM and MRO (Aftermarket) Production, Manufacturing/Quality Engineering, and Supply Chain, which contribute ~$67M in annual sales. I also directly support Demand Planning, Customer Account Management, and the full Engineering organization (Mechanical/Design, Electrical, Systems, and Software) for the Simi Valley site, which generates over $450M in annual sales. My role spans strategic advisory and coaching to leadership on talent acquisition, onboarding, organizational design, and performance management.I champion a high-impact talent acquisition process to attract, hire, and retain top-performing, diverse exempt and non-exempt talent, while leading initiatives that elevate employee engagement, inclusion, and the overall employee experience. I provide guidance on employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes aligned with Parker policies and applicable labor laws. I manage complex Employee Relations matters through thorough investigations and risk assessments, partnering with HR leadership and Legal. With strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, I leverage HR systems and data to inform decisions and drive process improvements, and I’m known for building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes across all levels of the organization.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Management