Sarah Burton
About Sarah Burton
Sarah Burton is the Head of HR Operations at M247, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various positions in organizations such as Jabil, Maintel, United Utilities, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Current Role at M247
Sarah Burton serves as the Head of HR Operations at M247, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing HR policies and procedures that align with the business needs of the organization. Her work is centered in Manchester, England, where she has been instrumental in enhancing the HR function within the company.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Sarah Burton held various positions in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked at Jabil as HR Manager from 2001 to 2004, and later served as HR Business Partner at United Utilities from 2004 to 2006. She also held the position of HR Manager at Maintel from 2017 to 2020, and briefly worked as Head of HR at Maintel in 2020 for four months.
Educational Background
Sarah Burton studied at Lancaster University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from 1994 to 1997. She furthered her education at The Manchester Metropolitan University, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from 1998 to 2000. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in human resources.
Expertise in HR Management
Sarah Burton possesses expertise in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Management Information (MI). She specializes in areas such as reward and recognition, remuneration, and employee relations. Her proactive approach focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives to achieve organizational goals and exceed expectations.
Professional Relationships and Stakeholder Engagement
In her roles, Sarah Burton has worked to enhance the reputation of HR within the organizations she has been part of. She emphasizes building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, which is crucial for effective HR management and for supporting the overall business strategy.