Kate Bandrapalli
About Kate Bandrapalli
Kate Bandrapalli is a Senior HR Business Partner with over a decade of experience in HR leadership roles, specializing in talent attraction and employee engagement. She has a strong background in collaborating with executive leaders to enhance business strategy and improve key performance indicators.
Current Role at QAD
Kate Bandrapalli serves as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SR HRBP) at QAD, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she collaborates with executive leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives. Her focus includes energizing employees to enhance performance and engagement levels. With a strong emphasis on talent attraction, she works to build high-performance teams that contribute to the company's overall success.
Previous Experience in HR
Prior to her current role, Kate Bandrapalli accumulated significant HR experience across various organizations. She worked as an HR Manager at Excelitas Technologies Corp. from 2012 to 2016, where she managed HR functions and contributed to organizational development. Following this, she served as an HR Business Partner at GRUNDFOS from 2016 to 2019, focusing on strategic HR initiatives. Additionally, she held the position of Interim Human Resources Consultant at MRA - The Management Association from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Kate Bandrapalli earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Oklahoma Christian University. She furthered her education at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, part of the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she achieved a Doctor of Law (JD) degree with a specialization in Labor & Employment Law. This educational background supports her expertise in HR practices and legal compliance within the workplace.
Expertise in HR Best Practices
With over a decade of experience in HR leadership roles, Kate Bandrapalli specializes in developing and implementing HR best practices. Her work focuses on improving key performance indicators (KPIs) and enhancing employee engagement. She has a proven track record of collaborating with executive leaders to drive business strategy and support organizational goals through effective HR initiatives.
Early Career Experience
Kate Bandrapalli began her career in HR as a Legal Intern at MRA - The Management Association from 2010 to 2011. This role provided her with foundational knowledge in human resources and legal aspects of employment. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in HR, where she has continued to build her expertise.