Sarah Diamond
Chief People & Culture Officer at BOA Technology · BOA®
Denver, Colorado
In My Own Words
Global HR leader, thriving in fast paced consumer oriented organizations.
A firm believer in the power of collaboration, connection and honest dialogue to drive performance and growth. I help organizations, teams and leaders to identify and reach their goals.
As an active Linked In user, it should be noted that comments and articles posted by me are personal views and observations, and are not made on behalf of any employer or client.
Talk to me about: Strategy; Organization Development and Design; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Succession Planning; Leadership Development; Coaching, Culture and Engagement; Training design and facilitation; Total Rewards; Change Management; Talent Management; Corporate Philanthropy / Community Giving; Social Responsibility, Board Governance.
Work Experience
Chief People & Culture Officer / VP
BOA®2019 – Present
Lead the development and delivery of the global People & Culture strategy, partnering with leaders from across the business to build culture, performance and capability.
Career Break
Moved to the U.S2018 – 2018
Took a career break to move with my husband from London to Colorado, spending time enjoying all that the Rocky Mountains have to offer. Also spent some time volunteering with a US Not For Profit, helping recruit and on-board volunteers for overseas health missions.
Organisation Development Director
Pentland Brands2017 – 2018
A member of the Senior Leadership team, responsible for leading the OD function, developing and implementing a strategy around organisational culture, talent and leadership.
Head of Organisation Effectiveness
Pentland Brands2015 – 2016
Responsible for building organisational effectiveness; creating tools, frameworks, capability and principles around how change leadership, organisation design, diversity & inclusion, and HR insights across the business.
Senior HR Business Partner
Pentland Brands2014 – 2015
Lead business partner to the Global leadership team for Lacoste footwear; with responsibility for Organisation Design, Communications, Leadership Development, HR Strategy, and Engagement.
HR Business Partner
Relocating to The UK2014 – 2014
A three month sabbatical that included rock climbing in the Greek Islands, eating my way through Italy, and creating a new home in the UK.
Senior HR Business Partner
Westfield property group2011 – 2014
A member of several divisional leadership teams, I partnered directly with Directors and senior leaders in order to develop and implement HR strategies to support commercial outcomes. This included initiatives around succession planning, talent management, leadership capability, culture and structure. Developed Westfield's Diversity & Inclusion framework and approach, including sponsorship of Internal networks, flexible working practices and more. Created a series of change initiatives to broaden and build organisational capability and performance. Developed and facilitated a range of programs aimed at building the Talent pipeline for divisional partners. Responsibilities also included coaching of front line managers, change management, employment relations, OD interventions, policy development and recruitment.
HR Business Partner
Reckitt Benckiser2009 – 2011
A member of the leadership team for the ANZ Consumer Goods Supply Chain division, as well as business partner to the Pharmaceutical division. Responsible for HR planning, Change Management, Succession planning, Graduate recruitment, Manager coaching and training, ER, IR, Talent Management, Engagement, Policy development, Workers Compensation.
HR Business Partner / Manager (Contract roles)
GTA, Reckitt Benckiser, RD2008 – 2009
Led a series of projects and change initiatives with organisations across the FMCG, travel, and publishing industries. Projects included a focus on organisational restructuring, policy development, engagement, reward, training facilitation, industrial relations.
HR Manager
Squiz2006 – 2008
Created the HR function and led the development of HR frameworks and processes to support this Open Source IT business.
Senior HR Consultant
Sydney Opera House2005 – 2006
HR Business Partner to the Performing Arts and Security portfolios.
HR Generalist and Business Partner
Northern Sydney Health2000 – 2005
Led the HR function for Ryde Hospital, and partnered with Womens and Childrens Health, covering a portfolio of over 1000 multi-disciplined health professionals and support staff.
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