Sarah Hinze
Watertown
Summary
Strategic Electric Utility Business Manager with expertise in financial planning and regulatory compliance. Developed long-term utility expansion strategies that enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency. Led diverse teams and forged partnerships to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Electric Utility Business Manager
Jefferson Utilities
Jefferson
01.2022 - Current
- Developed long-range plans for utility service expansion based on projected service area needs, created specifications for major equipment purchases, and prepared budgets to ensure financial alignment.
- Planned, organized, and directed customer service, billing, and line personnel to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw operations of municipally owned electric distribution and transmission systems in a supervisory and administrative capacity.
- Coordinated with City officials and public/private sector representatives to advise on utility programs and activities, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment.
Human Resources Director
DODGE COUNTY
Juneau
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Responsible for directing and administering a centralized County Human Resources Department which includes recruitment, labor relations, compensation and classification administration, employee benefits, policy development, configuration and implementation of County’s HRIS system (UKG), employment law interpretation and application, worker’s compensation, and affirmative action for over 12 County Departments employing approximately 1000 employees.
Assistant Human Resources Director
DODGE COUNTY
Juneau
08.2002 - 08.2015
- Assistant to the Director in all phases of the Human Resources Department activities, with emphasis in recruitment, retention, worker’s compensation, FMLA, compensation and classification, training and administration of personnel policies and employee benefits.
- Assist Director and Information Technology department with upgrades, implementation and training of users of the HRIS system (UKG).
Human Resources Specialist
Signicast Investments
Hartford
11.1999 - 08.2002
- Responsible for recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee benefits administration, FMLA administration, employee relations and employee engagement.
- Signicast employed approximately 200 employees in two locations.
Human Resources Generalist
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Oconomowoc
08.1998 - 11.1999
- Led recruitment and selection, facilitated onboarding, provided employee benefits orientation, addressed employee relations, and fostered employee engagement to enhance overall workforce integration.
Education
Bachelor's - Human Resources
Ottawa
Greater Kansas City, WIAssociate’s - Veteriary Technology
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WISkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Cost management
- Project management
- Asset management
- Equipment procurement
- Partnership development
- Business planning
- Business administration
- Cross-functional communication
- Customer service
Timeline
Electric Utility Business Manager
Jefferson Utilities
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Director
DODGE COUNTY
08.2015 - 01.2022
Assistant Human Resources Director
DODGE COUNTY
08.2002 - 08.2015
Human Resources Specialist
Signicast Investments
11.1999 - 08.2002
Human Resources Generalist
Rogers Memorial Hospital
08.1998 - 11.1999
Bachelor's - Human Resources
Ottawa
Associate’s - Veteriary Technology
Madison Area Technical College