Katie Basch
About Katie Basch
Katie Basch is a Senior HR Business Partner with extensive experience in human resources management across multiple companies, including Liftoff Mobile and Vungle. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communications from UC Santa Barbara and specializes in HR infrastructure, benefits administration, and compliance.
Current Role at Liftoff Mobile
Katie Basch serves as the Senior HR Business Partner at Liftoff Mobile, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing HR functions and strategies that align with the company's goals. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and managing employee benefits. Her expertise in HR practices contributes to the overall effectiveness of the HR department.
Previous Experience at Liftoff Mobile
Before her current role, Katie worked at Liftoff Mobile as an HR Business Partner from 2021 to 2022. During this time, she focused on enhancing HR operations and supporting employee engagement initiatives. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her advancement to Senior HR Business Partner.
Professional Background in Human Resources
Katie Basch has a diverse background in human resources, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked as a People Partner at PatientPop Inc. from 2020 to 2021, and as a People Partner at Zest AI from 2019 to 2020. Prior to these roles, she gained experience at Vungle as a Human Resources Generalist and Talent Operations Specialist, contributing to HR functions from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her educational background supports her expertise in building and implementing HR infrastructure, managing benefits, and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations. She is skilled in compensation planning and has experience with systems like Paylocity.
Compliance and HR Management Skills
Katie is proficient in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, including workers’ compensation and EEO reporting. She has experience in managing HR functions within the United States and has exposure to global HR practices. Her skills include conducting annual surveys and managing relationships with benefit brokers to ensure effective benefits administration.