Carrie Cauthorne

Strategic and people-centered HR professional with 7+ years of progressive experience partnering with leaders across healthcare, consumer products, and public-health focused organizations. Proven success aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering positive employee relations, and driving organizational effectiveness. Recognized for building trusted partnerships, coaching leaders, and delivering practical solutions that enhance employee experience and support sustainable growth.

Human Resources Business Partner - Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. - Glen Allen, VA

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Partnered with executive leadership and managers across multiple functions to align people strategies with business goals and drive organizational success.
• Led employee relations case management with professionalism and consistency; coached leaders on conflict resolution, performance concerns, and corrective action.
• Advised on performance management practices, talent development, and succession planning to build bench strength and support internal mobility.
• Interpreted and implemented HR policies and procedures; ensured compliance with federal and state employment laws and company standards.
• Designed and facilitated leadership and HR training on topics including performance management, communication, and employment relations.
• Analyzed HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and inform decision-making.

Senior HR Generalist - Cotiviti, Inc. - Remote (Multi-State)

(2019-01 - 2025-12)

• Served as a trusted HR partner to leaders supporting a multi-state employee population of more than 1,200.
• Advised leaders on complex employee relations, performance management, corrective action, policy interpretation, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Designed and facilitated leadership-development programs for new and emerging managers, including HR 101, performance management, cultural competency, and appropriate workplace conduct.
• Created manager toolkits, practical job aids, and recurring HR refresher sessions to strengthen leadership capability and improve consistency in day-to-day people management.
• Partnered closely with Employment Legal on EEOC and NLRB matters, including fact gathering, document review, case strategy, position-statement support, and response preparation.
• Conducted and supported complex workplace investigations involving performance concerns, attendance, timekeeping, policy violations, employee complaints, and workplace conduct.

HR Coordinator/Field Support Specialist - Maxim Healthcare Services - Glen Allen, VA

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Coordinated field HR operations including hiring, onboarding, and employee file management for clinical staff.
• Provided guidance on HR policies, payroll processes, and timekeeping for field managers and employees.
• Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations; prepared reports and audit documentation.
• Supported employee relations matters and contributed to initiatives that improved retention and engagement.

Master of Science - Health Administration - Saint Joseph's University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education - James Madison University