I'm Kathy Claytor and my mission is to transform HR from a transactional function into a strategic driver of success—because when people flourish, businesses do too.
I help organizations cultivate strong, inclusive workplaces where people and business thrive. With deep expertise in HR strategy, leadership development, and leveraging technolgy, I partner with companies to attract top talent, foster engagement, and create cultures where employees feel valued and empowered.
75% of organizations that partner with HR consultants report better talent acquisition and retention outcomes within the first year.
Source: LinkedIn Talent Solutions
How I help
Global HR Advisory
Taking your company international is exciting, and complex. I help you navigate cultural differences, regulatory requirements, and people strategy across borders so you can focus on growth. Whether you're building your first international team or scaling across continents, I work with your board and leadership to create a global HR framework that actually works.
HR Technology Consulting
The right HR technology can transform how you work. But the wrong tech stack wastes time and money. I help you assess your current systems, select solutions that fit your business, and guide implementation so your team actually adopts them. If you're exploring AI in HR, I help you move thoughtfully, balancing innovation with responsible adoption.
Executive Coaching
Your first CHRO role. A major workforce transformation. Leading teams across cultures. These moments define your career and your company's future. I work one-on-one with HR leaders and C-suite executives to build confidence, clarify strategy, and navigate complex people decisions with clarity.
Global Perspective, Local Commitment.
HR Leadership That Spans Continents and Communities
Testimonials
Kathy has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the success of Delta Dental of Virginia and has strived over the years to help the organization develop cutting edge management practices which focus on creativity, customer service, and employee development.
Paula Wilder, Ed.D
Senior Organization Development Consultant, Coach
Kathy is a global professional in HR operating at a strategic level offering her organization strong HR leadership in both domestic and global arenas. She is recognized for her ability to identify talent and for bringing clarity and business perspective to the products and services Human Resources provides in support of Corvesta Companies' goals. I am honored to support her and work as a member of her extended team!
Nina Elizabeth Woodard
Lecturer at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and University of Arizona Global Campus
Kathy and I traveled together on an executive HR exchange to South Africa in 2012. She demonstrated an astute capacity to synthesize the intricacies of US and global HR practice to our local counterparts, while showing deep respect and genuine curiosity for their operations, best practices, and challenges.
Howard A. Wallack, SHRM-SCP, GPHR
Global HR & International Development Professional