Sara Alvarez

Dynamic and people-focused Workplace Experience leader with a proven track record of creating engaging, efficient, and employee-centric office environments. Experienced in leading workplace operations, employee events, and cross-functional initiatives that strengthen company culture, drive employee satisfaction, and enhance the overall workplace experience. Skilled at building strong relationships across all levels of an organization, managing high-performing teams, and delivering seamless office operations that support business objectives.

Recognized for fostering collaboration, improving processes, and developing programs that create meaningful connections between employees and the workplace.

Workplace Experience Lead - Cockroach Labs - Austin

(2025-09)

• Manage workplace operations across global offices supporting employee populations ranging from 45–1,000+ employees.
• Lead planning and execution of employee engagement programs, workplace events, and culture-building initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding experiences to ensure smooth employee transitions.
• Partner with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support inclusion and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with People Operations, Recruiting, IT, Facilities, Security, and Leadership teams on cross-functional projects.
• Manage workplace vendors, services, and operational programs that enhance employee experience.
• Serve as a key resource for workplace concerns and employee support.
• Planned and executed quarterly offsite meetings.
• Updated policies and procedures to enhance employee engagement and create a consistent workplace experience across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Coordinated weekly office events.
• Managed facilities and workplace experience vendors, including property administration, landlords, cleaning services, food and beverage services, and IT facilities vendors.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with regional and global workplace leads.

Executive Assistant to Managing Partner - RDM, Inc. - Austin

(2024-09 - 2025-09)

• Provided executive support to the Managing Partner of a 500+ employee restaurant organization.
• Coordinated cross-functional initiatives across Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Recruiting, and Leadership teams.
• Supported payroll administration, employee records management, onboarding activities, and personnel documentation.
• Assisted with recruiting coordination, candidate communications, and new hire processes.
• Managed office operations, vendor relationships, contracts, and administrative functions.
• Coordinated company meetings, employee events, leadership gatherings, and special projects.
• Assisted with budgeting, invoice processing, and expense tracking.
• Maintained accurate records through detailed reporting, documentation, and data entry.

HR Generalist - Academy Sports + Outdoors - Austin

(2022-09 - 2024-09)

• Supported HR operations for 200+ employees, including employee relations, payroll support, onboarding, and performance management.
• Managed employee relations concerns and conflict resolution efforts while partnering with leadership.
• Conducted onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Assisted employees with payroll, benefits, policies, and HR-related inquiries.
• Maintained confidential employee records and completed high-volume data entry with accuracy.
• Supported recruiting initiatives including interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and HR procedures.

HR Specialist - The TJX Companies - Austin

(2019-10 - 2022-09)

• Supported recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes across multiple locations.
• Assisted with payroll administration, benefits support, and employee relations matters.
• Addressed employee concerns and supported conflict resolution initiatives.
• Maintained personnel records, audits, and HR documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Coordinated candidate interviews, hiring documentation, and onboarding activities.
• Supported employee engagement and People Operations initiatives.

University of California, Los Angeles (2019 - 2020)

General Education - Long Beach City College (2017 - 2019)