Sarah Murphy
About Sarah Murphy
Sarah Murphy is a Senior Human Resources Leader at FreshBooks in Toronto, Canada, where she has worked since 2019. With over 10 years of global HR experience, she specializes in organizational transformation and performance management.
Work at FreshBooks
Sarah Murphy has been serving as the Senior Human Resources Leader at FreshBooks since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the HR function within the organization, leveraging her extensive experience in human resources to support the company's growth and employee engagement initiatives. Her tenure at FreshBooks is marked by her commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment and building strong relationships with management and executives.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Murphy has pursued extensive education in human resources. She has been studying at the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) since 2011. Additionally, she studied at the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), where she achieved Certified membership. Sarah holds a Joint Honours Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management and Marketing from the University of Strathclyde, completed in 2004.
Background
Sarah Murphy has over 10 years of global HR experience across various industries, including Banking, Telecommunications, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Technology. She has worked in multiple roles that have contributed to her expertise in program management, employee relations, organizational transformation, and performance management. Her career includes positions at notable companies such as Bank of Ireland Asset Management, Wrigley, Rogers Communications, TomTom, and Mamut ASA.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining FreshBooks, Sarah held several significant positions in human resources. She worked at Rogers Communications in various capacities, including HR Business Partner and Manager of Internal Talent Management and Diversity. Her earlier experience includes her role as HR Business Partner at TomTom and HR Project Manager at Wrigley. Sarah began her career as an AIESEC Management Intern at Mamut ASA, which laid the foundation for her HR journey.
Professional Skills
Sarah Murphy specializes in organizational transformation and performance management. She is known for delivering results through collaboration, coaching, and building relationships with executives and management in fast-paced, matrix environments. Her expertise in program management and employee relations has been a significant asset throughout her career, enabling her to effectively navigate complex HR challenges.