Sara-Gene Curtis is an HR Consultant at Amplēo HR who specializes in helping growing organizations build structured, compliant people operations that support both performance and long-term scalability. With a background in operations leadership, legal administration, and hands-on HR management, she brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to employee relations, policy development, and process optimization. She is especially passionate about transforming reactive HR environments into intentional, well-designed systems that strengthen accountability and culture. Sara-Gene delivers clear, right-sized solutions that reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and allow leaders to focus confidently on growth.
Sara-Gene Curtis
Manager, HR
Professional Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Recruitment & Onboarding Strategy
- Employee Relations & Performance Management
- HR Policy & Handbook Development
- Organizational Process Optimization
- Workforce Planning & Operational Alignment
Technical Proficiencies
- HRIS & Payroll Systems
- Employee Lifecycle Management
- Compensation & Benefits Administration
- Process Optimization & Systems Implementation
Professional Experience
HR Consultant
Amplēo HR | 2025 – Present
- Provide embedded HR consulting support to small and mid-sized organizations across multi-state payroll, compliance, benefits, and policy development.
- Develop scalable HR frameworks, handbooks, and operational systems aligned with client growth strategies and risk mitigation goals.
- Partner with executive teams to strengthen documentation practices, streamline workflows, and improve compliance visibility.
Office Manager & HR Lead
Law Office of Charles V. Hardenbergh, PC | August 2019 – December 2025
- Led full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, and performance management for a multi-office law practice.
- Designed and implemented structured workplace policies and training programs that improved operational consistency and staff productivity.
- Streamlined cross-department workflows and introduced process automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
- Managed profit-share bonus calculations, PTO oversight, scheduling, and compliance documentation.
General Manager
Shamin Hotels – Hilton Brand Properties | 2013 – 2019
- Led hotel operations for properties with 50+ employees, overseeing HR functions including hiring, training, performance management, and compliance.
- Drove year-over-year revenue growth by optimizing staffing models, labor costs, and operational efficiency.
- Developed annual budgets and managed P&L performance, aligning workforce planning with financial goals.
- Successfully passed city, state, and corporate inspections while maintaining high guest satisfaction metrics.
Education & Credentials
- Associate of Science (A.S.)
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Sara-Gene enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, as well as life at home with her three dogs. She loves being outdoors, working on home improvement projects, and caring for her collection of houseplants. Building a life rooted in connection and creativity helps her maintain the balanced, people-first perspective she brings to every client engagement.