Sara Covarrubias
Human Resources Director @Women's Health Arizona
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WORK HISTORY
Human Resources Director @Women's Health Arizona
Phoenix, AZ, US
Lead HR strategy for a large, multi-site women’s healthcare organization, supporting providers, clinical teams, and administrative staff across Arizona- Partner directly with executive leadership to align HR programs with business strategy, focusing on workforce planning, employee engagement, and operational excellence- Spearheaded the integration of multiple acquisitions, achieving 90% adoption of new processes within 60 days through tailored onboarding, communication, and change management strategies- Designed and implemented a performance management system that increased goal alignment and feedback participation by 40%- Introduced employee engagement frameworks that improved workflow efficiency and boosted engagement scores by 25%- Rolled out advanced HR technology platforms that reduced administrative workload by 30% and improved data accuracy- Trusted advisor to operational leaders, ensuring HR alignment with value-based care and patient experience initiatives.
EDUCATION
South Suburban College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching
Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
ABOUT SARA COVARRUBIAS
I build people strategies that drive results without losing the human element.With over a decade of experience leading HR transformations across healthcare, education, financial services, and more, I specialize in helping companies scale with intention. From M&A transitions to culture revamps, I guide leadership teams through moments of change with clarity, empathy, and a bias toward action.What sets me apart? I don’t just focus on policies or programs, I focus on people. I work across functions to align HR strategy with business goals, enabling both performance and engagement to thrive. Whether I’m optimizing a talent strategy, managing complex employee relations, or standing up new systems, I show up as a partner who brings equal parts insight and follow-through.Core Focus Areas: Change Management & Organizational Design Talent Strategy & Succession Planning Culture, Engagement & Leadership Development HR Tech Optimization (UKG, Paycom, Paylocity, ADP, Workday) Compliance & Risk (Multi-State & Healthcare)I believe great HR is proactive, not reactive and that the best people strategies are both data-informed and human-centered.
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