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Sarah Sever

Largo,FL

Summary

Strategic-minded HR professional with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring leaders with proven success in understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as an indispensable partner.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

SSM Health
04.2019 - Current
  • Create and present a virtual HR update monthly for all leaders in order to keep them updated on new policies, procedures and HR initiatives
  • Completed an 8-hour Mental Health First Aider training, which assists in supporting leaders and employees in the organization during times of crisis, as well as providing needed resources
  • Certified in training employees and leaders on equity, diversity and inclusion definitions, resources, learning tools and providing a safe space for these discussions to occur
  • Successfully moved New Employee Welcome from in-person presentation to virtual setting while keeping the excitement and organization's mission, vision and values at the forefront
  • Organized, and created a new virtual New Leader Assimilation project, which helps to successfully onboard new leaders, helping to create standardized processes, check-ins and alleviate conflict and attrition during this vital time frame
  • Successfully supported leaders and employees through COVID-19 measures, including furloughs, workforce alignments, CDC ADA Accommodations, vaccination requirements/waivers, and the successful transition of over 1000 employees to remote work, including implementation of policies, training and equipment
  • Successfully provided training to employees and leaders with the new Workday implementation
  • Partner with business unit leaders to align Human Resources practices with business strategy and identify potential barriers to goal attainment within established timeline and budget
  • Support positive employee relations through engagement, early coaching/interventions, Just Culture practices and as a positive change agent, leading to higher retention and job satisfaction
  • Partner with business unit leaders in performance management, associate engagement, action planning, departmental/organization design planning, and training and development.
  • Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
  • Partnered with legal counsel to ensure compliance with employment regulations, reducing potential liability risks for the organization.
  • Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
  • Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
  • Championed change management efforts during company restructures, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining morale during transitions.
  • Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
  • Created a strong employer brand by promoting company values and showcasing positive work culture both internally and externally.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Optimized onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into their roles from day one.
  • Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
  • Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
  • Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.

HR COORDINATOR

Murphy Company
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and data compilation of the various interviewed HRIS providers
  • Successfully identified and transitioned to a new HRIS, as the HR point-person
  • Created innovative procedures and areas of focus for phone and in-person interviews, allowing a more streamlined interview process and eliminating interviewer bias
  • Successfully recruited and onboarded record-number summer internship participants
  • Coordinated all recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for mechanical engineering/construction company
  • Maintained and expanded use of the existing Applicant Tracking System for full-cycle recruitment
  • Collaborated with the leadership team to create job descriptions and identify top talent
  • Supported and strategized with leadership and management in employee engagement concerns
  • Created new on-boarding practices in coordination with hiring managers.

CALL CENTER SUPERVISOR

Colibri Learning Group
07.2014 - 12.2017
  • Recipient of 2 company 'Epic' awards, awarded by vote, and executive selection on quarterly basis, for leading teams
  • One of 18 employees chosen as 'Culture Champion' to improve and sustain the company's core values and culture
  • Created innovative procedures and areas of focus for phone and in-person interviews, allowing a more streamlined interview process and eliminating interviewer bias
  • Created customer service requirements for migration to new platform and systems
  • Facilitated all recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
  • Collaborated with leadership team to create job descriptions and identify top talent
  • Worked closely with engineering, marketing, product, business development and our finance department as a liaison to the employees and customers.

RESOURCE MANAGER

Bridges Community Support Services
02.2014 - 07.2014
  • Provided on-boarding training, coaching, and documentation of employee performance
  • Through people-centric based recruitment and a more thorough interview process, stabilized staff retention.

VICTIM ADVOCATE

Saint Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Office
08.2007 - 12.2011
  • Participated as trainer and co-facilitator of conferences for local court personnel, judges, attorneys, and court clerks, as well as law enforcement, advocates, and volunteers
  • Successfully trained all Saint Charles County Police Officers, 5 major municipalities, and police academy on Domestic Violence awareness
  • Assisted in organizing an annual candlelight vigil honoring victims of domestic violence
  • Raised consciousness and co-facilitated domestic violence conference.

Education

Masters - Human Resource Management

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Missouri
Saint Louis, MO
01.2002

Skills

  • Coaching leadership
  • Conducting employee surveys
  • Optimizing performance
  • Employee Relations
  • Organizational Culture
  • Strategic planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Succession planning
  • Talent management
  • Retention Strategies
  • HRIS Systems
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Affiliations

  • SHRM

Certification

  • SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
  • DEI-Now is the Time to Disrupt Racism - 2022
  • Mental Health First Aid-2021

Timeline

HR BUSINESS PARTNER

SSM Health
04.2019 - Current

HR COORDINATOR

Murphy Company
02.2018 - 11.2018

CALL CENTER SUPERVISOR

Colibri Learning Group
07.2014 - 12.2017

RESOURCE MANAGER

Bridges Community Support Services
02.2014 - 07.2014

VICTIM ADVOCATE

Saint Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Office
08.2007 - 12.2011

Masters - Human Resource Management

Lindenwood University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Missouri

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