Kate Butts, Phr
About Kate Butts, Phr
Kate Butts is a Senior Manager of People Operations with extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She has held positions at Ascension Health, Premier Research, BridgeBio, Clarkston Consulting, Centerline Digital, and Sears, Roebuck and Co., and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Kate Butts serves as the Senior Manager of People Operations at BridgeBio, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of human resources and people operations, ensuring that the organization effectively manages its workforce and fosters a positive work environment.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Prior to her current role, Kate Butts worked at BridgeBio as the Manager of People Operations from 2021 to 2023. Her experience also includes a position as a Senior HR Generalist at Clarkston Consulting from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she held the role of HR Generalist at Premier Research from 2018 to 2020 and at Centerline Digital from 2016 to 2018.
Experience at Ascension Health
Kate Butts began her career in human resources as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Ascension Health, where she worked from 2013 to 2016 in the Indianapolis, Indiana Area. This role provided her with foundational experience in recruitment and talent management within a healthcare setting.
Educational Background
Kate Butts earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. This educational background has equipped her with insights into human behavior, which is beneficial in her roles within human resources.
Early Career in Human Resources
Before transitioning into her more recent roles, Kate Butts worked as a Human Resources Lead at Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 2012 to 2013. This early experience in HR laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in the field, contributing to her expertise in people operations.