Sara Schroeder, Sphr, Shrm Scp
About Sara Schroeder, Sphr, Shrm Scp
Sara Schroeder serves as the Senior Vice President of People & Development at Backstop Solutions Group, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in human resources, she previously held leadership roles at companies such as Maropost and Signal, and has a strong focus on fostering employee-friendly cultures.
Current Role at Backstop Solutions Group
Sara Schroeder serves as the Senior Vice President of People & Development at Backstop Solutions Group. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's global organization. In this role, she is the principal architect of the people strategy, focusing on creating an employee-friendly culture and implementing work-life balance programs to enhance organizational results.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Sara Schroeder held several significant positions in human resources. She worked as the Vice President and Head of Global Human Resources at Signal ™ from 2016 to 2018. Before that, she served as the Vice President of People at Maropost for one year in 2018. Her experience also includes being an HR Business Partner at Press Ganey from 2014 to 2015 and Director of Talent Management at Analyte Health in 2013.
Educational Background
Sara Schroeder earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from DePaul University's Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2001 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and French from the University of Vermont, where she studied from 1993 to 1997.
Skills and Recognition
Sara is recognized for her skills in presentation and facilitation, characterized by a comfortable and approachable style. She is known for her ability to influence others and drive change initiatives through effective communication and analysis. Her passion for fostering an employee-friendly culture has been a significant aspect of her career.
Career Progression
Sara Schroeder's career in human resources began as an HR Assistant at Dovenmuehle Mortgage in 1998. She then progressed to roles such as Human Resources Manager at McKesson Corporation from 2000 to 2004, Human Resources Director at Dearborn Advisors from 2010 to 2013, and various other positions that contributed to her expertise in the field.