Sarah Kingsley
About Sarah Kingsley
Sarah Kingsley serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where she has worked since 2020. With a career spanning over 15 years in various HR roles within the organization, she leads a team of HR professionals and provides direct support to the CFO.
Current Role at Gannett
Sarah Kingsley serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. In this role, she leads a team of 11 HR Business Partners and 5 Recruiters. She has been in this position since 2020, contributing to HR leadership across 250 local markets and the USA Today brand. Her responsibilities include providing direct HR support to the CFO and overseeing various HR functions within the organization.
Previous Experience at Gannett
Prior to her current role, Sarah Kingsley held multiple positions at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. She worked as HR Director from 2015 to 2020, and as Senior Human Resources Business Partner from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier roles included Human Resources Generalist from 2008 to 2010, Human Resources Business Partner from 2012 to 2014, and HR Employee Services Representative from 2011 to 2012. She began her career at the Lansing State Journal/Gannett as a Human Resources Assistant from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Kingsley earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management from Michigan State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various HR roles within a complex organization. She has strategic and hands-on experience managing HR functions for over 4,700 employees.
HR Leadership and Responsibilities
In her role as Senior Director, Sarah Kingsley is responsible for HR leadership across a large organization. She manages a team dedicated to supporting the HR needs of Gannett Co Inc., ensuring effective HR practices are implemented across multiple local markets. Her leadership extends to overseeing recruitment and HR business partnership functions, contributing to the overall success of the HR department.