Katie Puma

Founder

New York City, New York, United States14 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Founder of HR consultancy specializing in startups.
Over 12 years of experience in People Operations.
Expert in designing impactful HR programs.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR consultant specializing in operational excellence for startups.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr OperationsPeople Operations

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBenefits AdministrationCRMCustomer ServiceData IntegrityEmployee BenefitsEmployee Benefits & Total RewardsEmployee RelationsHR (People) OperationsHR SolutionsHRISHiringHuman ResourcesInterviewingInterviews

About

I am the founder of Popstars Consulting Group, an HR consultancy specializing in fractional and project-based People Operations support for lean teams & startups. With over 12 years of experience in People Operations, I help startups and small businesses build the processes, systems, and infrastructure needed to scale effectively. My mission is to design and implement impactful People Ops programs that foster growth, culture, and innovation. Whether optimizing HR operations, streamlining onboarding, or supporting strategic projects, I bring a strong foundation in project management, strategic thinking, and effective communication to every engagement. If you're a founder or leader looking for operational HR support, I'd love to connect and see how I can help your team thrive. ~ Behind every great People Team, there’s a Popstar ~

Experience

Katie can

CEO & Founder

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · New Jersey, United States

A premium personal concierge service, offering both in-person and remote support, helping you reclaim time by taking errands, appointments, organization, and daily tasks off your plate. From dog vet runs to complex logistics—I’ve got it covered so you can focus on what matters most.
Katie Can… Because You’ve Got Enough on Your Plate!

Popstars consulting group, llc

CEO & Founder

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · New Jersey · Remote

~ Behind every great People Team, there’s a Popstar ~
Popstars Consulting Group LLC helps startups and lean teams thrive by handling HR projects that drive operational excellence. We streamline processes, audit systems, and build the HR infrastructure you need to scale. Our behind-the-scenes approach allows your team to focus on what matters most—your people. From optimizing onboarding and supporting open enrollment to evaluating your HR tech stack, we ensure your HR operations are efficient, effective, and built to last.

HR (People) OperationsEmployee Benefits & Total RewardsData IntegrityBenefits AdministrationHRISHR Operations+23

Lightning ai

People Operations Leader

Jun 2024 – Nov 2024 · 5 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

Kickstarter

People Operations

Jun 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

As Kickstarter's Senior Manager of People Operations, I am responsible for overseeing Benefits, Compensation and Payroll processes, Policy and Compliance, HR Systems and Employee Relations.