SABRINA JACKSON
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Versatile Human Resources and Global Mobility professional with 15+ years of
administrative and HR experience, including recruitment, international assignments,
payroll coordination, immigration support, policy development, and employee relations.
Skilled in varies SAP applications, HR analytics, and multinational compliance. Known for
improving employee experiences, optimizing HR processes, and supporting large-scale
organizational transitions across global environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Assignments Specialist
Volkswagen Group of America
Reston, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end support for inbound and outbound global assignees, including immigration coordination, relocation logistics, payroll alignment, and onboarding/offboarding activities.
- Monitor assignment budgets, initiate and track purchase orders, and ensure financial accuracy across global mobility programs.
- Submit monthly payroll files to Deloitte, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international policies.
- Coordinate employee tax payments in collaboration with Vialto, ensuring adherence to multi-country requirements.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve complex vendor billing issues and maintain timely invoice processing.
- Designed and launched an Assignee Experience Survey to capture feedback from international assignees and drive continuous improvement in mobility services.
- Prepare English-to-German translations for executive travel and official documentation.
HR Coordinator
Volkswagen Group of America / Dako Group
Herndon, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Executed full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and contractors.
- Coordinated new hire orientations.
- Processed organizational changes, preparing documentation for transfers, promotions, and terminations.
- Ensured accuracy of personnel data aligned with payroll, benefits, and timekeeping systems.
- Provided high-level HR administrative support to three consultants across multiple business units.
- Facilitated employee communications regarding leave-of-absence matters and drafted visa support letters.
- Troubleshot issues related to HR data integrity, payroll submissions, and system corrections.
HR Specialist
Federal Republic of Germany — Office of Defense
Reston, USA
09.2015 - 10.2022
- Led end-to-end recruitment efforts, including job analysis, requisition creation, candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and orientation.
- Advised leadership on performance evaluations.
- Authored HR policies and operational protocols, updating employee handbook to align with organizational standards.
- Provided comprehensive HR support for 150+ civilian military employees across U.S. locations.
- Managed annual bonus and performance appraisal cycles.
- Generated quarterly SAP workforce analytics reports, ensuring personnel data accuracy to support strategic decision-making.
- Researched U.S. federal and state labor laws, maintaining compliance to mitigate legal risks and support organizational integrity.
- Supported organizational and personnel transitions related to the closure of several German military locations in the U.S., ensuring compliant offboarding, communication, and coordination with German and American authorities.
Office Administrator
Federal Republic of Germany — Office of Defense
Reston, USA
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Monitored budgetary funds and provided financial oversight for expenditures, facilitating accurate tracking and reporting.
- Processed SAP invoices for housing, education, and medical allowances, ensuring timely payments and compliance with budget guidelines.
- Coordinated billing for events, equipment transport orders, and facility maintenance services, streamlining payment processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Oversaw fleet services and managed the fuel card program for military assignees.
- Prepared accounting documentation and supported mailroom operations.
Financial Officer / Event Planner
The Side-Out Foundation
Fairfax, USA
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Planned and executed large-scale fundraising events, enhancing community engagement through targeted marketing strategies.
- Advised coaches and youth programs on effective fundraising strategies, increasing overall fundraising success.
- Managed $1.5M in annual cash receipts, ensuring accurate donor account reconciliation to maintain financial integrity.
- Represented the organization at national events and coordinated logistics.
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
Vienna, USA
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Coordinated structured childcare and scheduling for a family of five from France, facilitating smooth daily routines and activities.
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a safe environment.
- Organized educational and recreational activities to promote child development.
- Communicated regularly with host families to discuss children's progress and needs.
Vocational Trainee & Pharmacy Assistant
Paracelsus Pharmacy
Hamburg, Germany
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Assisted pharmacists with prescription preparation, inventory control, and quality assurance procedures.
- Managed bulk OTC orders and billing processes, maintaining compliance with medication recall documentation.
- Processed weekly cash transactions, ensuring accurate financial handling and high-quality customer service.
Education
BBA - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Manassas, VA01.2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA01.2010
Skills
- Global mobility and immigration support
- Talent management systems
- Recruitment and talent acquisition
- Payroll and timekeeping coordination
- Policy and procedure development
- Employee relations and customer service
- Training and development
- SAP HCM
- CRM solutions
- Procurement and budget management
- Microsoft Office Suite (advanced)
Languages
German
Professional
Timeline
Global Assignments Specialist
Volkswagen Group of America
06.2023 - Current
HR Coordinator
Volkswagen Group of America / Dako Group
10.2022 - Current
HR Specialist
Federal Republic of Germany — Office of Defense
09.2015 - 10.2022
Office Administrator
Federal Republic of Germany — Office of Defense
01.2014 - 08.2015
Financial Officer / Event Planner
The Side-Out Foundation
01.2011 - 07.2014
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
05.2005 - 05.2007
Vocational Trainee & Pharmacy Assistant
Paracelsus Pharmacy
08.2002 - 05.2005
BBA - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College