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Sara Bailey

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Senior Director, HR Operations & Compliance at Emergent BioSolutions
📍 Greater Lansing, United States

Sara Bailey is the Senior Director of HR Operations & Compliance at Emergent BioSolutions, where she provides strategic leadership across key HR functions. Educated with a Masters in Public Administration from Western Michigan University, her career is marked by a focus on compliance, employee relations, and operational efficiency. People who have worked with her describe her as compassionate, dedicated, and action-driven.

Outside of her corporate role, Sara has a demonstrated passion for health and wellness. This is highlighted by her experience as a Group Cycling Instructor for the Ann Arbor YMCA and holding certifications as a Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist and a Lifestyle Coach.

Unique fact: She combines her senior HR expertise with a hands-on background in physical fitness and wellness coaching.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, HR Operations & Compliance
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Lansing, United States
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HR Compliance
Her entire career progression at Emergent BioSolutions has been centered around HR compliance, operations, and risk mitigation in alignment with business objectives.
Employee Well-being
Her social media posts show a focus on compassionate leadership and supporting employees, especially during difficult transitions like workforce reductions.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Senior Director, HR Operations & Compliance
Emergent BioSolutions
4-2023 - 1-2025
Director, HRBP Operations & Compliance
Emergent BioSolutions
2-2021 - 4-2023
Senior Manager, HR Compliance
Emergent BioSolutions
7-2013 - 6-2016
Human Resources Manager
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
7-2014 - 9-2014
Group Cycling Instructor
Ann Arbor YMCA
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Education
2009 - 2012
Masters in Public Administration
Western Michigan University
2003 - 2006
Bachelors of Science in Business Adminsitration
Central Michigan University
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