Kathy Hite

Kathy Hite serves as a compensation analyst in the total rewards area at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where she has worked in higher education since transitioning from the banking sector. With 18 years of experience in HR, her responsibilities include making final candidate offers, creating job descriptions, conducting equity analyses, and managing leave of absence and retirement plan administration. She began her career in banking's mortgage division, advanced to become a trust officer utilizing her financial background, and later moved to higher education for its more collaborative environment. Hite holds three degrees from the University of Louisville, a paralegal degree, a business finance degree, and a master's degree in HR, as well as a trust officer certification. She attributes her success to her internal drive, strong mentors, faith, and the example set by her grandparents of perseverance and staying true to oneself. Hite values work-life balance, sharing knowledge, human interaction, and a supportive workplace culture that encourages growth and open communication.