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💼 Past Experience

Human Resources Business Partner at The Hartford from April 2015 to April 2016 (1 year 1 month) in Hartford, Connecticut Area. Partner with business leaders and Sr. HR leaders to execute strategic Talent plans to support the needs/priorities of the Small Business business and functions. Provide support to the Sales Center, Strategy, and Project Management office in areas of recruiting, employee relations, compensation, performance, management, and special projects. Provide insights from HR data and analytics tools to help diagnose and solve human capital problems. Senior Associate, Cerberus Capital Management in New York, New York. Partner with Private Equity and Operating Partners to conduct pre-acquisition human capital due diligence, pre- and post-close activities; including, Day 1 readiness, integration support, and implementation of value creation initiatives.Provide post-acquisition consulting support on a variety of HR projects related to process optimization, vendor selection, system implementation, organizational design, performance improvement, employee engagement/ retention, project management, change management, etc. Human Resources Leadership Development Participant at The Hartford from June 2013 to April 2015 (1 year 11 months) in Hartford, Connecticut Area. Human Resources Leadership Development Program Participant.Rotation 1: Organizational CapabilitiesLead the Annual Employee Engagement Survey process by participating in weekly meetings, becoming the subject matter expert on the Kenexa tools, and training approaches to help our HR business partners. Identified ways to streamline the process by eliminating wasteful steps and finding alternative solutions. Reviewed, created, and analyzed reports of the data from the Annual Employee Engagement Survey to help consult with HR partners on action steps for their business. Developed a working knowledge of employee engagement best practices to maintain survey webpage and interactive trainings.Rotation 2: Compensation ConsultantConsulted with Consumer Markets business during Compensation season on various reports, bonus/merit pools funding, and general funds distribution inquiries. Maintained the Integrated Services department as a client group for ad-hoc requests and to assist with compensation re-alignment and organizational design changes. Participated in projects to re-design various company incentive plans, surveys to adjust salary market data, and initiatives to promote employee career development.Rotation 3: HR GeneralistPartner with business leaders and Sr. HR leaders to execute strategic Talent plans to support the needs/priorities of the Small Commercial business and functions. Provide support to the PMO, Marketing, and Strategy teams in areas of recruiting, employee relations, compensation, performance, management, and special projects. Coordinate and execute on key HR processes. Provide insights from HR data and analytics tools to help diagnose and solve human capital problems.

🎓 Education

Katelyn LaTorra is a psychology professor with a concentration in human resources development. LaTorra had a degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2007 and a masters in industrial organizational psychology from The University of New Haven in 2013. LaTorra taught at Enrico Fermi High School from 2007-2011, and then at The University of Connecticut from 2011-2013. From 2009-2013, LaTorra taught at University of New South Wales. LaTorra is currently a psychology professor at University of New South Wales in Australia.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Katelyn LaTorra'sbroad range of experience and knowledge in the technology field allows her to provide valuable insights and support to her clients. LaTorra has a deep understanding of human resources and the business world, and her skills in managing and consulting with employees make her a valuable asset to any organization. LaTorra is highly knowledgeable in the use of HRScan and Kenexa tools, and her experience in the compensation and benefits field added value to her services. LaTorra also has a strong understanding of employee communications and how to best support and empower her employees.LaTorra has a long history of working with businesses of all sizes, and her experience in human resources, compensation, and Blessman Gallup scales will be valuable to her new clients. LaTorra is a professional and careful thinker who understands the responsibilities and challenges of working in a complex and fast-paced world. Her skills as a consultant and leader make her a valuable addition to any organization and her understanding of the technology field will be valuable to her new clients.