Sara Harmon, M.A., SPHR

Experience

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  BridgePort Networks

  Apr 2004 - Nov 2005

  HR Consultant/Assistant

  • Designed and implemented communications initiatives resulting in increased commitment and communication among managers and employees at BridgePort Networks.• Developed and executed first comprehensive New Employee Orientation for BridgePort Networks, successfully working with all departments, at all levels.• Developed comprehensive employee development program for BridgePort Networks.• Designed performance dimension, rater error, and feedback skills training for use with employee development program.• Executed successful job analysis of the administration department.• Participated in the recruitment & selection of new employees. Show less

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  Watson Dwyer Inc.

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

  Personnel Consultant/Recruiter (Internship)

  Participated in all aspects of recruiting and placing qualified candidates in client corporations, resulting in the permanent placement of two candidates and multiple temporary positions.

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  CBIZ

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2009

  Senior Human Resources Consultant

  Advised clients across the country on a variety of Human Resources issues including policy and procedure development, unemployment, benefits administration, employee handbooks, performance management, and training. Managed team of Consultants assigned to various projects to ensure that services were delivered in a timely manner with the highest quality.• Design of Employee Handbooks in order to ensure that client companies are compliant with employment laws.• Design of Human Resources operations and processes. • Recruitment activities, including sourcing, interviewing, testing, reference checking, and processing of background checks.• Development and implementation of new hire orientation and performance appraisal processes and materials.• Review and development of job descriptions, ensuring FLSA and ADA compliance.• Coordination of Leave of Absence administration, including paperwork, tracking and proper designation of leaves.• Full-service administration of client benefit plans, including assisting in open enrollments, qualifying event changes, developing benefits summaries, COBRA paperwork and other materials.• Assistance in employee terminations, including consultation regarding terminations, preparation of separation materials, documentation and handling of unemployment claims. • Conducted audits and assessments of client Human Resources departments to assess legal compliance and efficiency.• Managed CBIZ University, CBIZ’s online HR Compliance training website. Responsible for upgrading training content and website to increase ease of use and effectiveness, client service and new business development. • Designed, revamped and reviewed live workshop training materials.• Researched legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources functions to ensure that policies, procedures, and reporting procedures are in compliance. Show less

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  Tandem HR

  Jul 2009 - May 2015

  Senior Human Resources Consultant

  Function as Client Service Manager to provide and manage delivery of HR services for multiple clients of various sizes and industries. Manage HR consulting team in handling all Human Resources functions, while monitoring Benefit and Payroll teams to ensure the highest quality of service.• Responsible for all aspects of client relations, including development of client service plans, activity reports and maintenance of an open dialogue with client decision-makers, including addressing client concerns where necessary.• Design and oversight of Human Resources operations and processes for the client.• Conduct Assessments of current HR practices, providing recommendations for compliance and HR strategy.• Review and development of job descriptions and evaluation of job duties to ensure FLSA and ADA compliance.• Consultation with managers on employee relations and development issues, including disciplinary action and performance management.• Design and development of performance management forms, processes and training for managers.• Development and review of employee handbooks, policies and training to ensure client compliance with applicable employment laws.• Management and coordination of Leave of Absence administration.• Conduct and/or oversee investigations of employee complaints, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Prepare investigative reports and provide recommended actions.• Investigate and draft responses to EEOC and other State Agency charges of discrimination. • Consultation regarding terminations, participation in termination meetings and drafting and delivery of severance paperwork as necessary. • Management of the unemployment process, including filing of initial protests, telephone hearings and review of quarterly statements.• Review and provide recommendations regarding Collective Bargaining agreements for union negotiations.• Oversee the filing of annual EEO-1 reports. Show less

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  WTW

  May 2015 - Sept 2021

  Associate Director, HR Partner

  Advise clients regarding the latest HR trends and insights. Guidance provided via high-level consultation and provision of best practices to help with critical people challenges to help the client better understand regulatory issues and challenges, but also increase their awareness and adherence with best practices, in turn helping them make more informed decisions and become more efficient in their HR delivery. • Primary topics with the scope of services include: o Talent Management, including the employee experience, onboarding, performance management, succession planning and training and development. o Total Rewards, such as employee/talent value proposition, paid time off, workplace culture and work-life initiatives. o Leave of Absence consultation regarding ADA, FMLA, state-specific leave, paid parental leave, paid family leave and paid sick leaves. o HR support and best practice guidance where needed, including but not limited to federal and state analysis, policy reviews and benchmarking.• Deliver and develop HR Gap Assessments for clients to assess HR effectiveness and federal compliance, including targeted guidance around HR best practices.• Development of Employer Guides, containing concentrated expert guidance on various topics, such as Effective Onboarding and Performance Management best practices.• Keeping clients abreast of best practices via consultation, educational webcasts, seminars and publications.• Advise client service teams regarding HR Partner offerings by holding capabilities meetings with clients and prospects and answering client questions in a timely manner.• Participate in the sales process by contributing to RFP’s and attending finalist meetings. Show less

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  The Hackett Group Inc.

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director, ADP Executive Advisory Program

  World class defined and enabled. The Hackett Group® (NASDAQ: HCKT) is an intellectual property-based strategic consultancy and leading enterprise benchmarking firm to global companies, offering digital transformation including implementation of leading enterprise cloud applications, workflow automation and analytics that enable Digital World Class™ performance.