Kathryn Gombos, MBA, SPHR

Co-Founder

Washington, DC, United States20 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in building competitive compensation programs.
Proven track record in strategic HR leadership.
Collaborative problem solver in diverse organizational settings.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR and compensation expert in the Tech and Healthcare industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Compensation StrategiesTotal Rewards StrategiesGlobal CompensationStrategic Human Resources LeadershipCompensation Program ManagementTalent Management

Other Skills

HR ConsultingCompensation BenchmarkingExecutive PayCompetitive AnalysisCompensation StructuresCompensation PlanningCompensation AdministrationHR AnalyticsTotal Reward StatementsBusiness StrategyChange ManagementFacilitation

About

At Gombos Group, we are passionate about people, jobs and rewards within organizations. We enjoy partnering with leaders to establish or refine an organization’s job architecture in order to better support business needs and realities. Once this foundation is set, we can build many people programs upon it. My specialty is in building a strong rewards program that is market competitive and internally equitable. It gets really fun in organizations with diverse job functions and geographies. In addition to building compensation programs, we enjoy helping leaders create performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, as well as talent acquisition programs that improve the employee experience. At Gombos Group, we are big fans of bringing it all together and keeping things efficient and purposeful.

Experience

Gombos group

Founder & Managing Director

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

As a strategic HR and compensation leader, my team and I partner with organizations to deliver impactful solutions through both project-based engagements and retainer-based support. Whether you're navigating a complex transformation or need ongoing leadership, we are here to help.
What we offer:
✅ Project-Based Work – Tailored solutions for specific initiatives such as compensation strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and more.
✅ Retainer-Based Support – Flexible, embedded leadership for consistent guidance and execution over time.
Examples of Retainer Engagements:
6-Month VP, Global Compensation
Cybersecurity Global Tech Startup | 3,500 Employees
Led global compensation strategy, benchmarking, and executive pay design during a high-growth phase.
18-Month Senior Director, Human Resources
Life Sciences Organization | 700 Employees
Provided strategic HR leadership, talent development, and change management during a period of organizational restructuring.
Whether you need hands-on leadership or strategic advisory, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative approach to drive results.
Let’s connect if you’re looking for a trusted partner to support your people strategy.

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