Sarah Bayne
About Sarah Bayne
Sarah Bayne serves as a Human Resources Business Partner (Retail) at The North Face, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in employee programs and benefits coordination, she collaborates with various management levels to enhance HR initiatives.
Current Role at The North Face
Sarah Bayne serves as the Human Resources Business Partner (Retail) at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for managing HR initiatives and collaborating with District Managers, the Director of Retail Store Operations, and Senior HR Management. Her work focuses on strategizing employee programs and incentives, as well as handling workers' compensation cases. Bayne plays a key role in the merit cycle and training programs for retail employees, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the HR function within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Sarah Bayne worked as an Employee Health & Safety Coordinator at Cottage Health System from 2010 to 2014. Her experience also includes a role as a Benefits Analyst at FLIR Systems for one year in 2007-2008 and as a Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment) for the City of Santa Barbara from 2002 to 2007. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in HR practices, employee benefits, and recruitment processes.
Education and Qualifications
Sarah Bayne studied at UC Santa Barbara, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physical and Biological Anthropology from 1997 to 2002. She later pursued Human Resources Management at the same institution, completing her studies in 2004. Additionally, she graduated from West Bakersfield High School with a High School Diploma in 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and employee management.
Role at VF Outdoor, Inc.
In addition to her role at The North Face, Sarah Bayne has been working as a Benefits Coordinator at VF Outdoor, Inc. since 2014. This position involves managing employee benefits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her experience in benefits coordination complements her HR expertise and enhances her ability to support employees effectively.
Expertise in Wage Analysis and Performance Management
At The North Face, Sarah Bayne is involved in wage analysis and performance management for retail store management across the United States and Canada. This responsibility highlights her analytical skills and her commitment to ensuring fair compensation and effective performance evaluation processes within the organization.