Sarah Schildts, MLS, PHR, SHRM-CP

Sarah Schildts, MLS, PHR, SHRM-CP is an experienced human resources professional with a range of roles and responsibilities. Sarah is currently the Director of Human Resources at Openforce, where they built and manages a team, oversees payroll, employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and policy enforcement, and leads employee recognition initiatives. Prior to their current role, Sarah worked as the Director of Human Resources at Shamrock Foods Company, where they held similar responsibilities. From 2015 to 2021, they worked at SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence as the Director of Human Resources, where they implemented HR strategies, managed a team of HR professionals, collaborated with the executive team, and worked with third-party vendors. Sarah also has experience at Take Charge America, Inc., where they started as a Benefits Specialist and worked their way up to Manager of Human Resources, handling various HR functions, guiding employees, and developing long-term strategies. Sarah began their career as a Human Resources Generalist at MedPro, where they handled HR tasks, conducted employee investigations, managed HRIS records, and facilitated employee appreciation meetings. Sarah brings a wealth of experience and expertise in HR to their current role at Openforce.

Sarah Schildts, MLS, PHR, SHRM-CP, holds a Master of Legal Studies degree in Employment Law from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, which they obtained from 2019 to 2021. Prior to their master's degree, Sarah completed their Bachelor's degree in Global Business with a Concentration in Human Resources at Arizona State University.

In addition to their academic achievements, Sarah has obtained several certifications relevant to their field. Sarah has completed a course in Interviewing Techniques through LinkedIn, enhancing their skills in this area. Sarah is also certified as a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) through the HR Certification Institute - HRCI and holds the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional) certification from SHRM. The specific details regarding the months and years of obtaining their PHR and SHRM-CP certifications are not provided.