Samantha Strube, Phr, Sphr
About Samantha Strube, Phr, Sphr
Samantha Strube is the Head of People & Culture for air up in the US, bringing over 12 years of HR experience across five countries. She has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Encamp, LogicGate, and trivago, and possesses expertise in areas like Organizational Effectiveness and Diversity & Inclusion.
Work at air up
Samantha Strube serves as the Head of People & Culture for air up in the United States, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the organizational culture and employee engagement within the company. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent management, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and employee relations. Strube's leadership aims to foster a positive work environment that aligns with air up's mission and values.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining air up, Samantha Strube held several significant roles in human resources. She was the VP of People at Encamp for five months in 2022 and previously served as the Head of People at Encamp in 2021 for five months. Strube also worked as the HR Manager and HR Business Partner at The Executives' Club of Chicago from 2017 to 2018. Her experience includes positions at Eight Bit Studios, where she was the Director of People Operations in 2019 and the People Operations Manager/HRBP from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Strube earned her Bachelor’s Degree in History from East Carolina University. She possesses over 12 years of human resources experience across five different countries, showcasing her global perspective in the field. Strube's expertise includes organizational effectiveness, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, talent management, learning and development, total rewards, and talent acquisition.
Background in International HR
Samantha Strube has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various international settings. Her experience includes serving as the HR Manager at Wall Street English in Beijing, China, from 2012 to 2014, and as an HR Manager at trivago in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 2014 to 2017. This international exposure has contributed to her understanding of different workplace cultures and practices.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional career, Samantha Strube enjoys a variety of activities. She likes traveling, hiking, dancing, and playing pickleball. Strube values spending time with her husband, cat, and dog, indicating a commitment to work-life balance and personal well-being.