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Sarah Brown, SHRM-CP

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Senior Director Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College
📍 Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area, United States

Sarah Brown is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, managing daily operations for 1, 800 employees. Her expertise, backed by an MBA and SHRM-CP certification, covers talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, and benefits. In 2020, she was recognized in the Corridor Business Journals "40 Under 40. "

Outside of work, Sarah is married with three children and enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dogs. She is passionate about fitness and reading. She also serves as a Programs Chair and Past-President for the Eastern Iowa Human Resource Association (EIHRA), demonstrating her commitment to the local HR community.

She is so passionate about professional development that she spends her free time reading leadership books.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Human Resources
Job Level
Senior
Location
Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area, United States
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HR Management
Manages daily HR operations for 1, 800 employees, including payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and employee relations at Kirkwood Community College.
Talent Acquisition
Previously held multiple talent acquisition roles and actively promotes open positions for her team at Kirkwood.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Senior Director Human Resources
Kirkwood Community College
6-2021 - 10-2023
Talent Acquisition Manager
Kirkwood Community College
9-2018 - 6-2021
Talent Acquisition and Development Supervisor
Kirkwood Community College
9-2014 - 8-2015
Director Human Resources
Living Center West
6-2012 - 9-2014
Business Office Manager
Living Center West
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Education
8-2019 - 12-2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Upper Iowa University
2006 - 2010
BA
University of Iowa
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