Sara (Tilkens) Walgenbach, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Air Wisconsin Airlines

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Recruiting Specialist
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  Oshkosh Corporation

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  HR Representative
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  Footlocker.com/Eastbay

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Human Resources Generalist

  Provide HR Generalist support for up to 300 employees and leadership staff in a call center environment. This includes: administering FMLA, benefits and payroll; developing and facilitating training and employee activities; and conducting corrective action and termination meetings.

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  Alta Resources

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2016

  Lead Human Resources staff while supporting over 75 operational and senior leaders for guidance regarding legal compliance, talent management, performance management and employee relations. Project Manager for large HR initiatives including program launches of 200+ employees, ATS implementations and corporate initiative projects. Responsible for multi-location full cycle recruitment, employee relations, on-boarding, policy review/creation, and various projects.

  • HR Team Leader

    Mar 2012 - Nov 2016

  • HR Generalist

    Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
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  YMCA of the Fox Cities

  Nov 2016 - now

  Responsibilities include; the management of the performance improvement efforts, staffing and recruitment, salary and benefit administration, training and development, safety, worker’s compensation, unemployment, employee relations, development and administration of personnel policies, legal compliance, new employee orientation, OSHA regulations, employee wellness, and diversity initiatives.

  • Vice President Human Resources

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Human Resources Director

    Nov 2016 - Mar 2022