Sara Bowers Appl

About Sara Bowers Appl

With over 25 years of distinguished experience in Human Resource (HR) strategy, administration, and talent acquisition, consistently supporting Global and Government Businesses within Commercial, Technology and Solution-driven organizations, integrating digital technology to enhance HR management.•Strategic HR Business Partner: Adept at addressing complex human capital challenges with resourcefulness and creativity, leveraging digital tools and platforms.•HR Leadership: Proven track record in building consensus among senior staff and fostering a culture of teamwork, growth, and development across global teams and diverse HR functions, utilizing digital collaboration tools.•Strategic Planner: Exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through the use of advanced HR analytics and digital dashboards.•Trusted Advisor: Establishes strong business partnerships and builds trust with executives and employees to cultivate a positive and productive work environment.•Conflict Resolution Expert: Skilled in navigating daily global challenges, mediating conflicts, and driving strategic initiatives.Core Competencies:• Strategic Human Resources Planning• Change Management• High-Performing HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition• Talent Management• Metrics/Statistics/Analytics• Collaborative Leadership• Conflict Mediation/Employee Relations• Workforce Planning• Employee Mentoring/Coaching• Performance Management• Digital HR Solutions• HR Technology Integration

Experience

1. VP of HR and People Leader

   KBR, Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present · Fulton, MD, US

   KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.Lead a diverse and expanding team across 28 global locations, including the US, UK, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and China. Provide leadership and strategic direction for our People Team, ensuring operational excellence, HR compliance, high employee engagement, and continual service improvement, with a strong focus on digital technology integration.•Strengthening and aligning teams: Responsible for HR and regulatory compliance across all global locations, leveraging digital tools for efficiency.•Developing best-in-class people development systems: Utilizing advanced HR technology to enhance training and development.•Implementing and evaluating HR management systems: Making strategic changes as needed, supported by digital analytics and dashboards.•Staying informed about industry best practices: Keeping abreast of labor laws and market trends in all regions, implementing changes and improvements through digital platforms.•Collaborating at the executive level: Leading the execution of the company’s strategic priorities and plan.•Developing and implementing a cohesive strategy: Building a strong organizational culture and employee engagement across all regions.

Education

• Texas State University

  BS, Biology and Psychology

• IMD

  Emerging Leaders Programme

• University of Maryland Global College

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Change Management
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Workforce Planning
• Onboarding
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Team Building
• Management
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Project Management
• System Administration
• Time Management
• Training
• College Recruiting
• Screening
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Payroll
• Proposal Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Mentoring
• Program Management
• Executive Search
• Strategy
• Customer Service
• Networking
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement