Sarah Barnes

Sarah Barnes is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in payroll and benefits management. Currently serving as the Global Payroll & Benefits Manager at Cinven since October 2020, Sarah previously held the role of HR Operations Specialist at Merian Global Investors from June 2015 to October 2020, where responsibilities included designing and improving HR processes and serving as the primary contact for employees. Earlier roles involved HR administration at Old Mutual Global Investors and Hogan Lovells, with a focus on managing employee data, payroll processing, and facilitating the onboarding of new joiners. Sarah's educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies from the University of Nottingham, as well as ongoing CIPD qualifications since 2014.