Areas of Expertise
Strategic Alignment
Connects business strategy with human capital objectives, ensuring that every HR initiative supports broader organizational goals and measurable results.
Change Leadership
Thrives in high-change environments, guiding teams through transformation with clear communication, structure, and empathy.
Collaborative Culture Building
Believes strong cultures start with trust and transparency, fostering engagement that empowers employees to perform at their best.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Chandler Industries
- HR Manager
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Tierney
- HR Specialist
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Robert Half
- Staffing Manager
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The Judge Group
- National Healthcare Recruiter
ALMA MATER
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University of Saint Thomas
- Bachelor’s of Arts Psychology
Something You Should Know
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors with my husband, kids, and dogs, and getting together with our extended family. Family time keeps me grounded and reminds me what it’s all about.
Katie Halstead is an accomplished and insight-driven Human Resources Manager who excels in guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and change. With deep expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, workforce alignment, and change management, she helps Growth Operators clients connect people strategies to business results. Katie has successfully led HR strategy design and execution during mergers and acquisitions, aligning workforce structures, culture, and talent strategy to meet new ownership objectives.
Known for her clarity of communication and organized, adaptable leadership style, Katie partners with executives to build collaborative, high-performing cultures that drive engagement and long-term success. Her experience spans compensation design, payroll operations for 300+ employees, union workforce relations, and full-cycle recruitment. Whether navigating complex labor environments or leading through organizational change, Katie consistently delivers client solutions that balance people and performance.
STRENGTHS
- Change Management
- Communication
- Employee Engagement
- Quick to grasp new concepts and processes, and adapt rapidly
- Relationship Builder
- Strategic and Decisive Decision-Making
I was drawn to Growth Operators for its collaborative culture and the chance to make an impact across diverse clients, it’s a team that truly grows together.
