Sarah Koehler, M.A., Shrm Scp
About Sarah Koehler, M.A., Shrm Scp
Sarah Koehler, M.A., SHRM-SCP, is an HR Manager at General Mills with extensive experience in HR roles at Target and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
Company
Sarah Koehler works at General Mills, a renowned global food company known for its diverse range of products. She holds the position of HR Manager, playing a crucial role in the HR department for the US Sales segment.
Title
Sarah Koehler serves as the HR Manager at General Mills. In her role, she supports key HR initiatives and partners with senior management to address strategic HR needs within the company.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Koehler holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership (Strategic Management) from St. Catherine University, completed in 2014. She also obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Saint Thomas in 2001. Additionally, she has earned a SHRM-SCP credential, underscoring her expertise in strategic HR management.
Professional Background
Sarah Koehler has accumulated extensive experience in HR and business partnerships. Before joining General Mills, she worked at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation as an HR Business Partner from 2015 to 2017. Her career at Target Corporation spanned over a decade, during which she held multiple roles such as Project Management & Communications Consultant (2006-2011) and HR Business Partner/Consultant (2011-2015). She began her tenure at Target in roles focused on assets protection and corporate security.
HR Initiatives and Project Management
At General Mills, Sarah Koehler has led significant HR projects, including strategic workforce reduction plans achieving $2M in payroll savings, and re-engineering the Sales career path for all levels of employees. She managed communication plans affecting 1600 employees, supported global HR processes, and collaborated with centers of excellence in Diversity, Recruiting, Compensation, and Change Management. She partners closely with senior leaders to ensure smooth HR operations and effective organizational development.