Sarah Scottpaul Barnes

Sarah Scottpaul Barnes has extensive work experience in the field of human resources and learning and development.

Sarah currently holds the position of Head of People & Culture - Australia / Global Head of Learning & Development at Enero Group, a globally recognized marketing services group. Sarah joined Enero Group in April 2013 as the Group Global Head of Learning & Development and later took on the role of Senior People & Culture Manager for Naked Communications & Precinct. In their role as Global Group Learning & Development Manager, they were responsible for implementing learning and development strategies across the company's 11 specialist agencies.

Sarah also worked as an HR Manager at both Naked Communications and Precinct, which are part of the Enero Group. In these positions, they played a crucial role in implementing HR strategies, being a part of the leadership team, and embedding people processes within the agencies.

Prior to joining Enero Group, Sarah worked as a Leadership Capability Coach at Lion Co, a leading food and beverage company. This role involved a generalist HR focus, primarily in leadership coaching, and also included various project, learning and development, onboarding, policy interpretation, and remuneration components.

Before their time at Lion Co, Sarah had significant experience as a Senior HR Advisor at Stuart Alexander & Co. Sarah started their career at the University of Sydney, where they held various HR, career, and administrative roles.

Overall, Sarah's work experience showcases their expertise in human resources, learning and development, leadership coaching, and implementing HR strategies.

Sarah Scottpaul Barnes attended PLC from 1994 to 2001, where they obtained their High School Certificate (HSC). In 2002, they took a Gap Year and worked at The Kings School Cambridge. From 2003 to 2006, they studied at the University of Sydney and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, focusing on HRM and Organisational Development.

In terms of additional certifications, Sarah obtained the following:

- In 2007, they became a DiSC Certified Trainer from Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand.

- In 2013, Sarah completed The Leadership Circle program from The Leadership Circle Asia-Pacific.

- In 2016, they obtained the certification for 5 Behaviours of a Cohesive Team from The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team.

- In March 2023, Sarah obtained certifications from NIDA Corporate Training, including Executive Voice and Presenting with Influence Online.

- In March 2023, they also became a Mental Health First Aider from Mental Health First Aid® Australia.

- In April 2023, Sarah obtained a certification in Persuasive Communication from (NIDA) National Institute of Dramatic Art.