Sarah Wolak

Sarah Wolak, CCP has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Sarah currently holds the position of Director, Compensation at IDEX Corporation since June 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Compensation Manager at both IDEX Corporation and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. At The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, they managed salaried and executive compensation programs, as well as employee stock purchase and equity compensation programs. Sarah implemented process improvements and an online grant agreement acceptance process. Before that, Sarah worked as a Studio Wellness Guide & 24/7 Click to Chat Coach at WW (formerly Weight Watchers) for seven years, providing member support and assistance. Earlier in their career, they held roles such as Senior Compensation Analyst and Compensation Analyst at Briggs & Stratton, where they worked on job evaluation, compensation planning, and data analysis. Sarah also served as a Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Briggs & Stratton, focusing on recruiting for student co-op and internship programs. Sarah has experience in recruitment as a Recruitment Specialist at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Campus Recruiter at Northwestern Mutual, and Recruiter in the Permanent Placement Division and G10 Associates Program at Genesis10. Sarah has also held positions at Cooper Power Systems, where they managed college recruiting and leadership programs, and at Rockwell Automation as a Customer Briefing Representative/Co-op Student. Sarah began their career as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student at Kimberly-Clark, where they achieved cost savings through process improvements. Overall, Sarah's work experience showcases their expertise in compensation, recruitment, and talent management across multiple industries.

Sarah Wolak, CCP has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University, which they earned from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, they attended Preble Highschool from 1999 to 2003. In 2018, they obtained the CCP certification from WorldatWork.