KPM

Sara Choate

, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Chief People Officer
Sara serves as the firm’s Chief People Officer responsible for developing and executing a people-centric strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of KPM, specifically in the areas of recruiting, employee engagement and retention, succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, and compensation. In addition, she serves as the managing director of KPM's Human Capital Solutions practice and provides human resources compliance and workplace culture services to help organizations thrive.

PRACTICE EMPHASIS

  • Establish & implement HR efforts that effectively communicate & support the firm’s mission & strategic vision
  • Cultivate a vibrant firm culture that fosters employee engagement & an environment that allows leaders to thrive
  • Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting & retention plans
  • Advises firm leadership on people-related topics & provides updates on initiatives as requested

CREDENTIALS

  • Senior Professional in Human Resources
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional

EDUCATION

  • B.S. degree in Communications, Missouri State University
  • Participates in 20+ hours of CPE annually

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Springfield Area Human Resources Association, Member
  • Society of Human Resources Management, Member
  • The Network, Former Member

RECOGNITION

  • Biz 417 ’10 For The Next 10′ Honoree
  • Leadership Springfield Signature Class 44, Graduate
  • Springfield Business Journal Top Local Human Resources Professional
  • Frequent speaker on human resources topics to various organizations

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Coordinated firmwide Polar Plunge team for the Special Olympics of Missouri
  • P.E.O. International, Member
  • Cents of Pride, Volunteer
  • United Way of the Ozarks, Day of Caring Volunteer
  • United Way of the Ozarks, Women United Leadership Council, Member

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS

Strategic | Maximizer | Adaptability | Activator | Ideation

Sara Choate

, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Chief People Officer

Services:

Human Capital SolutionsManagement Consulting

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