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Kathy is thorough and creative She can see both the big picture and the detail.  She proves the two can go together. She has strong technical and analytical skill, but doesn’t get mired down in the details.


Helen G. Drinan
Former President/CEO
Society for Human
Resource Management

Kathy provided a good value for the consulting dollar. The greatest benefit for me, personally, was knowing that I could trust her. She is honest and ethical.


Sally VanZandt
 Director of Compensation & HRMS

NeighborCare, Inc

 


I’ve used a number of consultants over time. Kathy brings us large consulting firm experience and expertise at a fraction of the cost.

Timothy Walkup
Sr. Director of Human Resources
GTSI Corp.

 

 


 

 



 

 


 

Kathleen Ann Kitagawa, CCP®

Kathy is results–oriented and technically skilled. Her approach is carefully thought out, based on thorough analysis and detailed knowledge of pertinent facts. At the same time, she is creative and capable of developing new ideas and systems.

Her professional experience includes compensation and generalist positions with The Rouse Company, Mercer Human Resource Consulting, and Zurich Financial Services. She has worked with emerging and mature, for-profit and non-profit organizations in the following industries:

  • Engineering

  • Health Care

  • Insurance

  • Manufacturing & Distribution

  • Foundations & Associations

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Real Estate Development

  • Utilities

  • Voice and Data Communications

Kathy is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®), a designation of expertise and excellence in compensation practices earned through passing nine examinations administered by World at Work Professional Association for Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards. She is a member of World at Work Professional Association, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Tucson Consultants Association, and multiple community service organizations.

Approach and Fees

KAK Compensation Services provides professional compensation and performance management support with a commitment to the individualized needs of each client.

Our fee arrangements are based on the number of hours required to perform the work. Services may be contracted on a project, hourly, contingency or  a combination fee basis.

You incur no cost or obligation with an initial consultation to discuss your organization’s human resource needs. We utilize an informal network of associate consultants when additional resources are required, matching clients with the best person for the job.

To contact us:
info@kakcomp.com
KAK Compensation Services
Kathleen Ann Kitagawa, CCP®
1700 East Chula Vista Road
Tucson, Arizona 85718-1114
FAX: 520-797-3510
TEL: 520-878-0440


 

 

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