Kate Blain
About Kate Blain
Kate Blain is a Senior HR Business Partner in Business Operations, currently working at Alma since 2023. She has held various HR roles at companies including Aaptiv, Heap, Policygenius, and Oscar Insurance, and has a background in Musical Theatre from East Carolina University.
Work at Alma
Kate Blain currently serves as the Senior HR Business Partner for Business Operations at Alma. She began her role in 2023 and has been with the company for one year. In this position, she focuses on enhancing HR strategies that align with the organization's operational goals. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various departments to foster a positive work environment and support organizational growth.
Previous Experience in HR
Before joining Alma, Kate Blain held several HR roles in various organizations. She worked as an HR Business Partner at Heap from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she was an HR Business Partner at Policygenius Inc. from 2021 to 2022 and served as the Senior Manager of Employee Experience at the same company from 2019 to 2021. Her experience spans multiple facets of HR, including employee experience and business partnership.
Background in Employee Experience
Kate has a strong background in employee experience, having worked as the Employee Experience Manager at Aaptiv from 2018 to 2019. She also served as the People Experience Manager at Oscar Insurance from 2015 to 2017. In these roles, she focused on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Education and Expertise
Kate Blain studied at East Carolina University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance from 2006 to 2011. This educational background contributes to her unique perspective in HR, particularly in fostering creativity and collaboration within teams. Her expertise includes supporting diverse functions such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
Professional Skills and Interests
Kate has experience leading Employee Experience and Executive Support teams. She enjoys collaborating with various stakeholders to contribute to organizational success. Kate is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive culture that aligns with company mission and values, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement in achieving business objectives.