Sara Tsivikis
Robbinsville,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented Human Resources Vice President with broad experience in all areas of HR, including recruitment, benefits, employee relations and training and development. Highly responsible, organized and self-motivated.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Vice President
Cherry Hill Programs
02.2023 - Current
- Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategies with business goals
- Translate business plans into actionable HR objectives and initiatives
- Build strong relationships with leadership, HR teams, and employees to drive success
- Lead performance management processes and coach managers on best practices
- Address employee grievances and provide guidance on complex HR issues
- Implement change management initiatives to enhance organizational performance
- Ensure best practices in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding
- Ensure accurate job descriptions with defined roles and career progression
- Oversee professional development and employee training programs
- Implement and enforce federal and state employment laws and company policies
- Collaborate with Legal/Compliance teams to manage HR-related legal matters
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and manage workers' compensation claims
- Maintain up-to-date employee handbooks and HR documentation in compliance with regulations
- Continuously improve HR systems, policies, and procedures to enhance overall performance
Human Resources Vice President
Sesame Place
09.2020 - Current
- Leads and manages all park-level people-related initiatives and functions
- Ensures everyone has the opportunity to excel in a productive, engaging and motivating environment
- Oversees all people-related functions, ensuring effectiveness, sound practices, efficiency, compliance and satisfaction of business needs
- Executes strategic, operational and tactical plans
- Collaborates with subject matter experts and other leaders to design and develop programs, policies and compensation practices
- Oversees employee relations, including conflict resolution, while promoting the use of an alternative resolution program
- Develops annual financial and capital budgets while managing overall labor budget
- Ensures compliance with legal requirements, as well as company guidelines, ethical and social principles, while promoting park culture and workplace climate
HR Manager
Six Flags Great Adventure
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Directed and coordinated all daily human resource functions for staff of 2,500 seasonal employees and over 150 fulltime employees including recruiting, employment, training and development, compensation, benefits, performance management and employee relations
- Monitored and handled employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents as well as employee grievances
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams throughout union negotiations and meets with union representatives monthly
- Ensured park and department policies and procedures are in compliance with all corporate policies, as well as any and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Assisted with the planning, developing and forecasting of department labor and expense budgets
HR Supervisor
Six Flags Great Adventure
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Oversaw daily operation of Employment Center, HRIS, and the HR Training Team
- Interviewed applicants and administered assessments to determine employability, including identifying skills and evaluating barriers
- Directed training programs and development paths for full time and seasonal employees
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials
- Filmed, edited and produced various training videos for Six Flags Corporate Training Division
- Trained, mentored and coached staff to improve performance and results for hiring qualified applicants
Intramural Graduate Assistant
Oklahoma State University
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated officials and supervisors at Colvin Recreation Center
- Developed training and evaluation material for various sports programs
- Created and communicated staff work schedules and submitted payroll weekly
- Assisted with the planning, promoting and administrating of all intramural sports events including leagues, tournaments and playoff schedules
- Prepped and maintained safe field space for all sports and special events
- Officiated and supervised intramural sport events
Education
Master of Science - Leisure Studies
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKBachelor of Arts - Advertising & Communication Studies
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ2010
Skills
Employee Relations
Benefits Administration
Training and Development
Project Management
Recruitment Strategies
Labor Relations
Policy and Procedure Adherence
Innovation and Adaptability
Certification
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
- Generational Clashpoint Training Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Human Resources Vice President
Cherry Hill Programs
02.2023 - Current
Human Resources Vice President
Sesame Place
09.2020 - Current
HR Manager
Six Flags Great Adventure
03.2017 - 09.2020
HR Supervisor
Six Flags Great Adventure
07.2013 - 03.2017
Intramural Graduate Assistant
Oklahoma State University
08.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Communication Studies
Rowan University
Master of Science - Leisure Studies
Oklahoma State University
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