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Sarah Patommel

Kelowna,British Columbia

Summary

High influence, results-driven HR leader offering 8+ years of progressive business partnering. Specialized in building and motivating high performing teams through employee-centric cultures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Kal Tire
10.2023 - Current
  • Managing a team of 6 HR Shared Services professionals focused on streamlining processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation
  • Partners with leaders to navigate employee relations professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times
  • Subject matter expert on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization
  • Enhancing team performance and employee engagement by coordinating proactive communication and clear expectations
  • Supporting leaders to achieve compliance with organizational policies by providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes

People & Culture Manager

The Talent Blend
03.2022 - Current
  • Offered modern talent and culture solutions to small and medium sized wineries, blending seamlessly into wine business strategy to target initiatives that improve team performance and increase retention
  • Customized programs and offerings to resonate with client culture and people objectives while catering to industry seasonality and demands
  • Drove projects from conception to completion and championed change management initiatives during organizational shifts, minimizing employee resistance and ensuring a smooth transition period
  • Recruited top talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates for their open positions, streamlining the hiring process and helping clients find the perfect fit for their teams

People & Culture Director

The Flowr Corporation
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed a high-performing passionate people and culture team of 3 (both in person and remote) through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Partnered with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to develop a fresh people strategy aligned with company objectives and pillars of success, resulting in a 27% improvement of employee confidence in the company's goals, resourcing, and the direction of funding
  • Provided business partnership and coaching to all leaders in the areas of workforce planning including, talent acquisition, total rewards, employee engagement, performance management, and organization design
  • Evolved Flowr's acquisition, onboarding, recognition, and retention practices to optimize the employee experience and strengthen the DE&I strategy
  • Implemented a full-cycle goal setting program aligning department and individual goals with strategic pillars to deliver engagement, market growth and financial targets
  • Built a customized talent management review system in consideration of Flowr's strategic direction, leadership capacity, and future talent requirements
  • Analyzed and identified trends using influential HR metrics to assist in people and business decisions

People Operations Partner

Mark Anthony Group (Wineries & Vineyard Division)
01.2016 - 06.2021
  • Partnered with the leadership team to align people strategies curated for each department - retail, food & beverage, marketing & admin, operations, winemaking, and vineyards - across 7 dynamic business locations
  • Drove a real-time feedback culture by training leaders on creating and communicating key performance indicators while leveraging quality feedback to produce desired engagement and behaviours
  • Coached leaders through executing high potential development and mentorship programs, performance improvement plans and department restructuring
  • Successfully managed the people integration of 2 acquired wineries including initial communication, entity transition, training, and continued people partnership
  • Facilitated Franklin Covey's 6 Critical Practices of Leading a Team to all management, creating a shared leadership language and culture of effective mindsets
  • Led the full-cycle talent acquisition for 7 unique business units, including the recruitment of 150 seasonal hospitality/retail team members and 95 seasonal agricultural workers
  • Expanded an internal development program across 6 properties to create a long-term bench of strong, company ambassadors
  • Collected and analyzed annual engagement surveys while supporting leaders with communications, action planning, and ongoing initiatives
  • Mediated manager and employee issues in an empathetic manner through coaching and advising
  • Managed the voluntary and involuntary termination process including exit interviews, termination meetings, and collection of corporate collateral.

Human Resources Student

Tolko Industries
05.2015 - 08.2015

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
12.2017

Skills

  • Office 365 & HRIS proficient - UKG Pro (implementation team), Dayforce, and PeopleSoft
  • Trusted advisor of Canadian employment standards
  • Knowledgeable business partner across the employee life-cycle
  • Confident learning and development facilitator

Industries

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Luxury retail & DTC
  • Food & Beverage

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Kal Tire
10.2023 - Current

People & Culture Manager

The Talent Blend
03.2022 - Current

People & Culture Director

The Flowr Corporation
07.2021 - 06.2022

People Operations Partner

Mark Anthony Group (Wineries & Vineyard Division)
01.2016 - 06.2021

Human Resources Student

Tolko Industries
05.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Okanagan College

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