Kate Kear

Kate Kear, SHRM-CP, currently serves as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at The Village Bank, where responsibilities include acting as the main HR contact for employees, supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, managing the HRIS system, and driving wellness programs. Prior experience includes a role as a Human Resources Generalist at Newton Public Schools, where consultation on employee relations and regulatory standards was emphasized, and a position at Massachusetts Bay Community College focused on recruitment processes and support for faculty and staff. Kate Kear began a career in the banking sector, progressing from a Teller position at Benjamin Franklin Bank to Head Teller at Rockland Trust, where supervisory duties and training were a focus. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from New England College of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bowling Green State University.