Aug 11
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Soon after you get the “You’re hired” message from your new boss at West Herr, you may meet Sara Skovenski. As a Human Resources administrator, it’s her responsibility to introduce new hires to the West Herr culture. Luckily, she makes the process easy. 
Sara says that at her job, the employee is her customer. By all accounts, the “customers” leave happy.
“Sara is great, she does her job the right way and is easy to work with,” said Pete Small, director of variable operations at West Herr.
Sara says that for her, no two days are exactly the same and she enjoys addressing employee concerns. As an employee, it’s important to know there is always someone there to respond to questions or issues.
“There’s just a great camaraderie in this company that I love being a part of,” Sara said.
Prior to her time at West Herr, Sara worked for Ford. She says the auto industry always provides her with a new challenge, part of what has kept her in it. The other part has plenty to do with West Herr.
“This company has always had a good reputation, and from working here I can attest that they always follow through on what they say,” she said.
She mentioned one encounter a friend of hers had with West Herr President Scott Bieler. Her friend met Scott on a plane, not realizing he was the West Herr President. They talked cars for awhile and eventually Scott told the man to call him if he needed a car. He did, and Scott met him at the dealership personally.
“What’s great about West Herr is that even if your friend or family member has a problem or question, they’ll do their best to help out,” Sara said.
Outside of work, Sara is very family oriented. She visits her mother for coffee in the morning and Skypes with her grandchildren in South Carolina whenever she can.
“My grandchildren are the center of my world,” she says.
Sara hopes to finish her career at West Herr. She says she’s happy with her work and enjoys working with the newest member of the HR team, Ryan Sattler. Working with Sara, he’s clearly in good hands.