Sarah A Malik Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for directing the end-to-end digitization of Crane’s Human Resources departmentthrough product ownership of the organization’s HRIS platforms.

Houston, Texas, Us

Leading the implementation of Corporate HR initiatives across the globe. Also focusing on Global Talent Acquisition methodologies and policies plus a strong focus on Employee Relations and Engagement.

Houston, Texas, Us

Managed a team of HR Generalists, the first point of contact for employee relations across the US plus 30 other countries across the globe and in 120+ locations, ensuring consistent execution of core HR service provision. Management of HR activities such as Employee Relations; Policy Implementation; Talent Development; Organizational Change Management and Employee Engagement Developing the Human Resource Generalist team to fully execute HR initiatives and administer and implement HR programs and policies Facilitating the implementation of company-wide initiatives such as Performance Management, Reward, Service & Recognition Programs, Career Development and Planning etc. Driving and executing HR Best Practices: monitor, analyze and report relevant data and ensure consistent process improvement and positive change

Houston, Texas, Us

Served as a business partner to management at Crane Worldwide East locations plus Crane Cartage & Freight locations across the United States & Latin America. Participated in the development and implementation of human resources plans to support business objectives.  Provided HR expertise and advice to an employee headcount of 600+ across the Eastern United States including Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida as well as Ohio, Michigan and Texas. First point of contact for DOT regulated employees across the United States including California, Colorado, Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee Advised on employee relations issues and conducted investigations as needed Assisted the business in formulation of manpower objectives, staffing plans, and individual, team and organization development plans Implemented HR strategies to drive Employee Engagement, conducted Succession Planning and encouraged Career Development intitiatives Provided guidance to business unit managers on performance management, learning and development, appraisals and employee recognition Reported HR Metrics and built strategies around compliance, affirmative action and employee retention.

Houston, Tx, Us

Teaching current issues and discussing upcoming trends in Human Resource Management with a focus on technology applications.

Provided custom-built HR solutions to multinational firms with global operations, acting as change agent to implement and streamline HR processes, strategizing HR issues with innovative solutions leading businesses to achieve operational goals. Trusted advisor to firms on M&A including conducting due diligence, providing subject matter expertise, employee communication to reduce anxiety and change management for the post-close organization Developed and proposed retention and engagement solutions by collecting and analyzing internal data, comparing to benchmarks and examining best practices in the industry, resulting in improved employee satisfaction scores Implemented an organizational restructuring process by clarifying direct reporting lines and updating job descriptions, affecting 26 management level employees and 150+ non-exempt employees Reviewed HR policy manual for Oil & Gas client and provided significant updates for consistency and transparency

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Responsible for 500+ employees in 16 clubs in the Houston area providing policy and procedures administration, employee counselling, employee complaint resolution, and supporting training and development programs in assigned territory Created an HR plan for my district focusing on recruitment, retention, people development and performance analysis for the year with detailed analysis of current bench strength and complete strategy for future growth Conducted and documented investigations pertaining to Department of Labor, unemployment, harassment and discrimination complaints closing cases within an average of 5 days Conducted Management Interest Day for about 40 frontline employees including a presentation and one on one interviews with managers to pinpoint 12 employees ready for promotion Reviewed interview notes and trained club leaders in behavioral interview techniques to drive down 30, 60 and 90 day turnover by 2 – 5%

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Provided HR support for multi state clients with 200+ field employees, including administration of FMLA, FLSA, EEOC, OSHA and Federal and State compliance matters. Responsible for managing EEOC complaints and providing resolution to employee relations issues. Supervised a team of 3 HR Specialists to create HR Metrics for the organization focusing on reasons for employee turnover and assisted the HR Director in implementing our recommendations in a company-wide rollout that helped reduce turnover by 9% in the first quarter Created and disseminated a weekly ATS report to review open requisitions that were automatically highlighted when approaching or exceeding the 60-day mark to energize recruitment efforts resulting in reduction of time-to-fill on exempt positions by 17% Supported 6 Regional General Managers and their staff in the annual performance management process, employee relations, training & development and led investigations related to Title VII complaints Collaborated with OD&L to develop a companywide Manager’s Resource Toolkit consisting of 15 – 20 tools to manage individual behavioural issues geared towards the career development of hourly personnel Single-handedly developed a complete 30 day On-boarding Process for new hires which was adopted companywide including Orientation, On-the-Job Training, Peer Mentoring as well as One on Ones with senior management and HR Created an executive leadership toolkit with more than 100 activities & assessments for Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Houston, Tx, Us

Organized and implemented a comprehensive Mentoring Program for NAWMBA members to connect them to successful role models in and around Houston. Each member was paired with a mentor who shared similar educational aspirations, professionals goals as well as personal interests.The program was very successful and earned rave reviews from NAWMBA members as well as the mentors, almost all of whom signed up for the following year as well.

London, Gb

Responsible for coordination of data repositories in USA, Canada & Brazil to provide consistent information and reduce number of days in HR processing. Developed employee reporting process encompassing North and Latin America employee base that highlighted changes to employee status to timely process federally required new hire and termination documents. Supported HR function by creating and managing a tracking system for paid time off and sick leave for 1500+ employees Assisted the Regional HRD in bringing over employees from company acquired by Lloyd’s in October 2008 to Lloyd’s HRIS; conducted weekly data audits and provided updates to the HR Team

Mba, Human Resource Management

Ma, Human Resource Management

Ba, Applied Psychology, English