Sara Curtis, M.B.A., Cae, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Director of Human Resources, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2007 - Present Director of Human Resources, 2014 - PresentSenior Human Resources Manager, 2013 - 2014Human Resources Manager, 2010 - 2012Human Resources Generalist, 2007 - 2010Lead Human Resources function and strategy for organization. Define and implement human resource programs that align with ASA’s mission, strategic plan, prioritized initiatives, staff values and desired culture. Drive departmental excellence in all human resources related activities including compensation and total rewards, organizational development, performance management, staffing and recruiting, employee relations, policies and procedures, legal compliance, and recordkeeping. Define employee values, drive employee engagement, and cultivate collaborative relationships throughout the organization. Drive DEI enhancements and initiatives. Manage and mentor Human Resources team.Special Accomplishments: Conducted DEI assessment and created staff DEI strategic plan with tactics and initiatives to bring a continual focus to diversity, equity, and inclusion at ASA. Translated a vision to build a high-performance culture by leading an organizational change effort that reshaped the culture and transformed the organization. Selected annually since 2017 as one of the Nation’s and Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Medium Business, 101–300 employees category. Created HR strategic goals and operational plans to align with organizational initiatives, budgets, and strategic plan. Grew staff size 200% in seven years. In addition to overseeing Human Resources, manage Facilities/Office Services and provide strategic partnership to Chiefs, Department Directors, and Foundation CEOs.  Serve as a member of senior staff and report to CEO. Manage budgets up to $25 million. Work with physician leaders and board committees, including Executive Compensation Committee.

Effectively taught students enrolled in “Managing in Organizations”. Prepared appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to reach desired course outcomes. Presented to students using various medias. Constructed, administered and assessed assignments for measuring student learning. Provided overall assessment/recommendation to college on each student.

Served as the first line Human Resource representative for employees. Worked on full recruitment lifecycle including advertising, screening, interviewing, and extending offers of employment. Grew staff from 85 – 150 employees during tenure. On-boarded all new employees to company. Evaluated and monitored compensation practices. Reviewed, designed and implemented a formal employee performance appraisal process that enhanced individual as well as organizational performance. Managed and administered benefit plans. Maintained HRIS. Kept current with legislation, trends, policies on all matters related to Human Resources Administration.

Mba, Management, Technology/Education And Human Resources

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Behavioral Science And Law