Catie Orth, SHRM-CP
Littleton
Summary
People Operations & HR Leader with over a decade of professional experience, including 7+ years specializing in performance management, employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational development across high-growth and acquisition environments. Known for leading complex HR initiatives – including post-acquisition integration of 65 employees, HRIS optimization, benefits administration for 250 employees, and performance cycles with 100% completion – while improving culture, retaining talent, and enabling leaders through coaching and data-driven insights. Strong partner to executives with deep expertise in policy design, analytics, compliance, and process optimization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, People Experience
Houseful, an RBC Company
02.2023 - Current
- Represent the People function across enterprise-level initiatives including the D&I Council, Performance Committee, and Celebration of Impact program, aligning Houseful’s people practices with RBCx enterprise standards.
- Lead the Employee Engagement Team, designing integration, development, and process improvement initiatives. Created and launched an Individual Development Plan (IDP) framework across the organization, improving career clarity and manager-employee alignment.
- Own the quarterly employee engagement survey program, delivering a 95% participation rate and driving measurable improvement in key focus areas through targeted action planning with senior leadership.
- Directed post-acquisition integration for 65 employees including HRIS alignment, communications, onboarding and change management activities – achieving 100% first year retention and full compliance with RBCx’s regulatory environment.
- Facilitated a comprehensive 2-day orientation and developed an organization-wide values and behaviors framework to support cultural integration and clarity.
- Managed enterprise technology transition, including company-wide laptop migration, ensuring continuity, compliance, and full adoption within a condensed one-year timeline.
- Led annual performance and compensation cycles with 100% completing rate, establishing standardized calibration processes, manager enablement tools, and cross-functional reviews with Finance.
People Operations Generalist
OJO
Austin
07.2018 - 02.2023
- Administered employee benefits for a workforce of 250 employees, managing renewals that resulted in a rate reduction while maintaining
- Optimized HRIS workflows, increasing data integrity and enabling more accurate reporting across the employee lifecycle.
- Built and delivered monthly HR dashboards, compensation summaries, and workforce analytics to support executive decision-making with 100% data accuracy.
- Coached managers through performance improvement plans, achieving resolutions within 30 – 60 days, fostering employee growth and organizational effectiveness.
- Led multiple People Ops initiatives, including a wellness program design introducing four new benefits, policy modernization, and post-acquisition integration activities.
- Designed and authored the company’s HR handbook, establishing policies that improved clarity, consistency, and equity-including extending parental leave by 6 weeks for all new parents.
- Built and facilitated a structured onboarding program, successfully onboarding 200+ employees over four years and continuously refining process through feedback and best practices.
- Supported employment compliance, employee relations inquiries, and HR operational processes during multiple stages of organizational growth.
STEM Teacher
Hays CISD
Buda
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Served on the district vertical team for science, collaborating with top 5% of teacher leaders to make recommendations on instruction and resources and implemented 4 project-based learning modules, positively impacting 50 students.
- Collected and analyzed data to determine interventions and drive instruction, resulting in 100% of students meeting expectations on end-of-year State Assessments.
Operations Manager
Hello World CS
Austin
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Coordinated operations across three partner facilities for 50+ students, optimizing logistics and technology.
- Maintained engagement with 50 families to ensure satisfaction and quality of experience.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Univ. of Texas at Austin, Dept of Mathematic
Austin
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Facilitated weekly discussion sessions for 50 students, incorporating multimedia instruction and curriculum adaptation that resulted in 90% of students earning an A.
- Supported syllabus design, curriculum planning, and student performance analysis.
Teacher - 4th & 5th Grade
Del Valle ISD - Title I School
Del Valle
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Designed curriculum, analyzed performance data, and delivered instruction to support student development across diverse classroom environments.
- Participated on Campus Advisory Team to provide insights on educational initiatives.
- Contributed to District Math Vertical Team to align math instruction across grade levels.
Education
Master of Arts - STEM Education
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, TX05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, TX05-2012
Skills
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- HRIS Administration
- Talent Development
- Leader Coaching
- Policy & Compliance
- Organizational Development
- Engagement Strategy
- Process Improvements
- Workforce Planning
- Change Management
- People Analytics
Certification
SHRM-CP
Timeline
Senior Manager, People Experience
Houseful, an RBC Company
02.2023 - Current
People Operations Generalist
OJO
07.2018 - 02.2023
STEM Teacher
Hays CISD
08.2017 - 06.2018
Operations Manager
Hello World CS
06.2017 - 07.2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Univ. of Texas at Austin, Dept of Mathematic
01.2016 - 12.2016
Teacher - 4th & 5th Grade
Del Valle ISD - Title I School
08.2012 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - STEM Education
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin