Sara Sedmak, Cphr
About Sara Sedmak, Cphr
Sara Sedmak is an HR Business Partner at First Nations Health Authority in Vancouver, Canada, with over 10 years of experience in human resources across various industries. She specializes in employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational performance.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Sara Sedmak has served as an HR Business Partner at First Nations Health Authority since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Her responsibilities include developing strategies that align with the organization's goals and fostering collaborative partnerships. Based in the Vancouver, Canada area, she has contributed to building resilient teams and effective leadership within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sara Sedmak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Simon Fraser University. She also completed a Human Resource Management Certificate at Mount Royal University. Additionally, she participated in the Co-Active Coach Training Program at The Coaches Training Institute (CTI). Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resources, where she has developed expertise in various HR functions, including Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, and Leadership Development.
Background in Human Resources
With over 10 years of experience in human resources, Sara Sedmak has worked across diverse industries, including Oil & Gas, Power, Chemical Manufacturing, and Non-Profit sectors. Her career includes roles at Agrium Inc. as an HR Analyst and Campus Recruiter, and at TransAlta as an HR Coordinator. She also served as an HR Business Partner at Sherritt International Corporation, where she focused on employee engagement and organizational performance.
Achievements in HR Functions
Sara Sedmak specializes in retention, engagement, and onboarding processes. She is experienced in facilitating workshops and providing coaching and career development services. Her work involves developing strategies and action plans that support both organizational and individual performance objectives. Additionally, she has been involved in student and new graduate recruitment initiatives, enhancing the talent pipeline for organizations.