Sara Zepeda
Sr. Total Rewards & People Analytics Manager @ Outset Medical | Making sense of comp, data & talent — and building better employee experiences along the way
- Role
- Sr Total Rewards & People Analytics Manager at Outset Medical, Inc.
- Location
- San Mateo, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sara Zepeda
I’m a People Ops leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, systems, and employee experience. With a decade of experience across the U.S. and Mexico, I bring both breadth and depth to the way I lead total rewards, people analytics, and talent programs that scale with intention.Over the years, I’ve grown through a wide range of People Ops roles — from specialist and generalist positions to HR leadership, total rewards, and business partnership. That hands-on experience grounds how I build strategy today: with empathy, clarity, and a sharp eye for what works in real life.My work centers on- Designing compensation and U.S. benefits strategies that are competitive, equitable, and aligned to business goals- Turning workforce data into actionable insights that inform decisions and shape the employee experience- Partnering with leaders to build talent programs that support growth, internal mobility, and leadership readiness- Navigating change with empathy and clarity — from org-wide initiatives to complex transitions- Scaling People Ops infrastructure with a systems-thinking lens and a deep respect for the people it’s built to supportI’ve led through M&A, international expansion, and organizational transformation — always with a mindset of curiosity, rigor, and impact.Working style highlights:Gallup StrengthsFinder: Strategic | Achiever | Input | Activator | IdeationDISC Profile: Di – fast-paced, direct, people-focusedPredictive Index: Maverick – challenge-driven, innovative, future-focused
Experience
Sr Total Rewards & People Analytics Manager
Apr 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor's degree, Feminist Studies & Sociology
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Event Management
- Community Outreach
- Social Media
- Fundraising
- Customer Service
- Fmla
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning
- Research
- Nonprofits
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Volunteer Management
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