Sara Sawyer

Experience

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  Buffalo Wild Wings

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2016

  Manager

  Oversaw company policies, practices and procedures to all members of my team.

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  Wedding Day Diamonds

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Office Manager

  Managed records, restocked supplies, and organized inventory storage. Assisted in order processing, packaging, and shipping. Performed inventory audits to ensure accuracy. Handled store-to-store transfers and supported various office tasks.• Maintained trust and integrity of customer relationships by ensuring all special requests and needs were effectively communicated to designers and specifications followed.• Conducted inventory audits and streamlined reporting processes, ensuring compliance. Show less

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  School District 622: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Special Education Paraprofessional

  Worked to foster a supportive and nurturing learning environment, ensuring every child has resources they need to thrive academically and personally. Provided 1-on-1 and small group support. Helped students with academic modifications, self-care tasks, behavioral challenges, and overall well-being and development. Created a positive educational experience.• Adapted learning methods to meet each student's unique needs, fostering active engagement and ensured a positive and inclusive learning environment, resulting in students achieving Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. Show less

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  Xcel Energy

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  Facilitated training and development programs for new hires, ensuring comprehensive onboarding in safety, regulatory compliance, compensation, and benefits. Counseled team members, employees, and management through complex human resources issues, providing follow-up and monitoring for successful resolution.• Developed and modified process documents and training, helping business units achieve strategic objectives.• Collaborated with other human resources teams, executing projects related to annual enrollment, compliance audits, and payroll.• Oversaw HRC, focusing on workload management, process improvement, and enhancing customer service.• Maintained strong customer service skills and effective working relationships, ensuring confidentiality in handling sensitive issues. Show less Assisted current, former, and retired employees with questions related to medical insurance, disability, pension, Medicare, retirement eligibility, payroll, and timekeeping. Kept and promoted strong relationships between Xcel Energy and its vendors by ensuring high-quality, timely service.• Recognized by leadership for exceptional customer service during annual enrollment, particularly for handling highest volume of calls.• Updated and maintained internal database used by other team members, streamlining customer service. Show less

  • Human Resources Operations Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Human Resources Service Center Representative

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  CHS Inc.

  Jan 2022 - now

  Senior Human Resources Analyst

  Collaborated with HR management, business partners, and IT to document and identify improvement opportunities, develop and implement system enhancements. Ensured compliance with internal policies and government regulations. Evaluated pay structures, recommended pay changes, and ensured new hire offers complied with relevant laws.• Partnered with legal counsel, ensured system practices complied with internal policies and relevant laws, while working with HR management, business partners, and IT to identify and document improvement opportunities, resulting in cross-functional projects that enhanced communication platforms, drove operational efficiency, and maintained compliance.• Developed, implemented, and performed user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements related to compensation, resulting in improved accuracy and enhanced user satisfaction.• Created and shared work instructions and company process documents, supporting design, implementation, and administration of total rewards programs aligned with company culture and strategies, increasing employee satisfaction and enhancing retention rates and a stronger alignment between compensation practices and organizational goals. Show less