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Sarah Gilman

Evansville,WI

Summary

Accomplished Human Resource Business Partner with a proven track record at Amazon, adept at integrating policies and managing employee relations. Skilled in coaching leadership and enhancing work culture, I excel in talent management and recommending policy improvements. My strategic approach has significantly contributed to aligning HR practices with business objectives, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resource Business Partner

Amazon
Beloit, WI
12.2020 - Current
  • Directly support 1,400 associates and 40+ managers, while applying Leadership Principles and values
  • Compile and interpret metrics for our Weekly Business Reviews to increase awareness of business patterns and associate concerns
  • Engage in performance management plans by eliciting feedback, ensuring thorough documentation, and acting as a partner for operations
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans to support business objectives
  • Conduct investigations and fact finding on employee relations issues, including gathering and analyzing evidence
  • Asses behaviors and coach direct reports, associates and managers to demonstrate Leadership Principles in their role

Human Resources Partner

SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Madison, WI
02.2016 - 12.2020
  • Partnered with business unit leaders to develop and align Human Resource practices with business strategies and identify potential barriers to goal attainment, and to achieve business unit goals
  • Provided proactive employee relations advice to leaders and/or employees in the administration of Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Conducted investigations and fact finding on employee relations issues, including gathering and analyzing evidence
  • Partnered with business unit leaders in the process of performance management, employee engagement survey interpretation and action planning, patient satisfaction strategies, and training and development needs in order to develop a culture that supports achievement of objectives
  • Used knowledge of Human Resources, legal, and regulatory requirements in conjunction with market best practices to ensure business unit compliance and competitiveness

Senior Talent Staffing Recruiter

WPS Health Insurance
Madison, WI
07.2001 - 02.2016
  • Collaborated with management to establish recruiting strategies for current and future roles.
  • Recruited, sourced, screened, and interviewed both exempt and bargaining unit staff, including IT and management.
  • Coordinated internal promotion/selection process and performance assessment interviews
  • Provided Human Resource support to other functional HR areas, outside of recruitment
  • Trained department managers in employment procedures, recruiting, screening, and interviewing techniques
  • Facilitated management coaching/training, working closely with management to develop performance improvement plans, and deliver termination notices
  • Conducted exit interviews with exempt staff and presented results to top management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology with minor in Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Skills

  • Managing employee relations
  • Integrating policies
  • Coaching leadership
  • Talent management
  • Work culture enhancement
  • Recommending policy improvements

Certification

  • Professional in Human Resource (PHR) - Certificate
  • Society of Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Timeline

Human Resource Business Partner

Amazon
12.2020 - Current

Human Resources Partner

SSM Health Dean Medical Group
02.2016 - 12.2020

Senior Talent Staffing Recruiter

WPS Health Insurance
07.2001 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Sociology with minor in Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Sarah Gilman