Katelyn Lawton
About Katelyn Lawton
Katelyn Lawton is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Russell Investments, where she has worked since 2017. She focuses on relationship building and talent development to enhance employee engagement and business success.
Work at Russell Investments
Katelyn Lawton has been with Russell Investments since 2016, progressing through various roles within the organization. She began her tenure as an Intern in Private Client Services Marketing, where she worked for two years. Following this, she served as an Associate Talent Acquisition Partner for eight months. Since 2017, she has held the position of HR Business Partner, and in 2022, she advanced to Senior Human Resources Business Partner. In her current role, she has been instrumental in implementing performance management systems and has played a key role in talent development initiatives that enhance employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Katelyn Lawton studied at the University of Washington, where she earned a Major in Law, Societies, and Justice from 2012 to 2016. During the same period, she also completed a Minor in Urban Planning. She furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Human Resources Management from 2017 to 2018. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in human resources management and personnel administration, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Before joining Russell Investments, Katelyn Lawton worked at Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington as the RCSA Director of Programming for nine months in 2013-2014. This role provided her with experience in program management and organizational support. Her early career experiences contributed to her development in human resources and talent acquisition, setting the stage for her future roles in the field.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Russell Investments, Katelyn Lawton has made significant contributions to the HR department. She has focused on relationship building to support business success and has been pivotal in implementing performance management systems. Her efforts in talent development initiatives have led to enhanced employee engagement, demonstrating her commitment to fostering a supportive workforce.