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Sarah Alhayek

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

People and Culture professional with 3+ years of experience in engagement programs, workforce analysis, and inclusive initiatives. Skilled in turning feedback into impactful solutions that enhance employee experience and retention. Seeking to apply a people-first approach in an Inclusion & Diversity Specialist role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

People and Culture Generalist

ALDI
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed, maintained, and implemented multimillion-dollar engagement programs aligned with strategic culture goals
  • Program managed multiple initiatives while liaising with business partners, internal stakeholders, and external vendors
  • Conducted risk assessments on products to ensure compliance with diversity and inclusion guidelines before store release
  • Created data intake forms, surveys, and distribution strategies to evaluate engagement efforts and organizational feedback
  • Led debrief meetings and coordinated programming calls with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
  • Worked closely with executive leadership to identify collaboration opportunities and implement program enhancements
  • Created a comprehensive cultural landscape guide and holiday calendar, and maintained competitor benchmarking on cultural observances
  • Strategized a company-wide Mentorship Program to foster talent and personal development

Employee Engagement Generalist

ALDI
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing engagement programs and initiatives aligned with ALDI's engagement framework and strategy
  • Collaboratively designed employee programs and developed action plans that enhanced retention, engagement, and employee experience
  • Managed multiple projects across teams to support employee well-being, inclusion, and workplace culture
  • Fostered an inclusive environment by analyzing employee feedback and embedding those insights into strategic priorities
  • Served as an SME for leaders and stakeholders to improve morale, and engagement

Employee Engagement Analyst

ALDI
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Administered and submitted data to international employee engagement survey platforms, including hierarchy builds, demographic/job role mapping, and data file management
  • Collaborated with HRIS and the HR Reporting & Analytics team to ensure clean, accurate data submissions
  • Oversaw administration of employee exit surveys and generated actionable reports for leadership teams
  • Served as SME for the online reporting platform, generating detailed survey insights and response rate tracking.
  • Analyzed and synthesized open comments from engagement surveys to provide leadership with meaningful, culturally relevant insights.
  • Responded to post-survey report requests and supported teams with interpreting results to guide improvements.

HR DEI Intern

The Village of Arlington Heights
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Advanced DEI strategic goals by leading outreach, recruitment, and hiring efforts focused on diversity and inclusion; mentored an undergraduate intern and contributed to internal workforce group initiatives.
  • Partnered with HR to revise performance evaluations based on evolving DEI trends; conducted research, analyzed data, and presented actionable recommendations to Village Administration.

Event Coordinator

Roosevelt University
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: Roosevelt University
  • Planned and executed university-wide events by managing budgets, vendors, and logistics; collaborated with internal teams, aligned event design with client vision, and assessed success through feedback and cross-departmental partnerships
  • Coordinated and planned a homecoming dance at the White Sox Stadium.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
05.2022

MA - Industrial Organizational Psychology

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
05.2022

BA - Psychology

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Assessments
  • Project management
  • MS office
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Proposal development
  • Reports and documentation
  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Employee engagement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Employee recognition programs

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with multiple teams of inclusive of entry level employees to directors in the development of a multimillion dollar recognition program.

Affiliations

  • RIOPA- Roosevelt University I-O Psychology Association
  • SIOP- Society of Industrial Organizational Psychologists
  • Phi-Chi - Psychology Honor Society
  • Franklin Honor Society
  • Alpha Gamma Delta

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

People and Culture Generalist

ALDI
03.2025 - Current

Employee Engagement Generalist

ALDI
01.2023 - 03.2025

Employee Engagement Analyst

ALDI
05.2022 - 12.2022

HR DEI Intern

The Village of Arlington Heights
06.2021 - 11.2021

Event Coordinator

Roosevelt University
05.2016 - 05.2017

MA - Industrial Organizational Psychology

Roosevelt University

BA - Psychology

Roosevelt University

MBA - Business Administration

Roosevelt University

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