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Kathryn White

@kathrynwhite

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Certified HR professional optimizing people operations and HRIS in retail.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a people-focused HR role where I can lead HRIS administration, full-cycle recruiting, and development initiatives within a collaborative, growth-oriented retail or corporate environment.

I am a certified HR professional with over 10 years' experience in people operations, HR systems administration, employee relations, and performance management across retail brands. I leverage HRIS platforms to maintain payroll and employee data accuracy while aligning people strategies with business goals.

In retail leadership roles I managed high-performing stores with multimillion-dollar results, led full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll and compliance processes, and coached managers on performance management and conflict resolution. I have driven retention improvements through engagement initiatives and delivered structured training programs to develop teams and leaders.

I hold SHRM-CP certification and additional certifications in mental health first aid and CPR. I contribute to employee resource groups and volunteer organizations, and I bring a collaborative, results-oriented approach focused on fostering positive workplace culture and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Store Manager

Stuart Weitzman

Oct 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Managed a high-performing store with a $2M annual sales target, led full-cycle HR operations including HRIS administration, payroll guidance, onboarding/offboarding, and performance management, resulting in improved retention and operational efficiency.

HRIS Management Payroll Processing Onboarding Performance Management Employee Relations Recruitment Coaching Reporting

Assistant Store Leader

Kate Spade New York

Aug 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Partnered on new store opening and led full-cycle recruitment, HRIS recordkeeping (PeopleHub), payroll support, compliance audits, and training programs to streamline operations and readiness for corporate reviews.

Recruitment Onboarding PeopleHub ServiceNow Payroll Support Compliance Audits Training Store Opening

Associate Store Manager

Coach

Aug 2015 - Jun 2020 (4 years 10 months)

Managed a Coach location with $16M annual sales and up to 100 employees, owned HRIS and timekeeping accuracy, led hiring, performance reviews, manager training, and built a visual merchandising team to drive sales and presentation.

HRIS Talent Development Performance Reviews Visual Merchandising Recruitment Coaching Sales Analysis

Merchandise Team Manager

Macy’s

Apr 2011 - Aug 2015 (4 years 4 months)

Managed cross-functional teams up to 100 employees driving $10–$12M annual department sales, led training, scheduling, inventory control, sales analysis, and partnered with HR on performance management to boost profitability.

Team Leadership Merchandising Inventory Control Sales Analysis Scheduling Performance Management Training Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising

Grade: Magna cum laude

Activities and societies: Honors College; Dean's List

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and minors in Retail/Merchandising Marketing and Spanish; member of the Honors College and Dean's List.