Sarah Kulhanek
About Sarah Kulhanek
Sarah Kulhanek is a Senior People Operations Specialist at brightwheel, where she has played a significant role in scaling the workforce and managing employee relations since 2021. She has extensive experience in human resources and operations, having held various positions at the University of Michigan Athletic Department and Accel Partners.
Work at Brightwheel
Sarah Kulhanek currently serves as a Senior People Operations Specialist at Brightwheel, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she oversees comprehensive employee relations programs and manages complex immigration processes for employees. Previously, she worked at Brightwheel as an Executive Assistant to the CEO from 2018 to 2020, and later as an Executive Assistant and HR Generalist from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she developed and implemented reporting systems that enhanced HR operations and played a key role in scaling the workforce from 30 to over 450 employees.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Kulhanek earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Management from the University of Michigan, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in management principles, which she applies in her current role in People Operations. Her expertise includes employee relations, HR operations, and immigration processes, which are critical in her work at Brightwheel.
Background in University of Michigan Athletic Department
Prior to her role at Brightwheel, Sarah Kulhanek gained extensive experience at the University of Michigan Athletic Department. She served as a Program Assistant from 2012 to 2016, where she contributed to various administrative functions. Additionally, she held the position of Head Intern from 2013 to 2016 and worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Tennis program for three months in 2016. These roles provided her with valuable insights into operations and management within a large organization.
Experience at Accel Partners
Sarah Kulhanek worked as an Office Coordinator at Accel Partners from 2016 to 2018 in San Francisco, California. In this role, she was responsible for various administrative tasks that supported the office's operations. This experience further developed her organizational skills and prepared her for her subsequent positions in human resources and operations.
Role at DeWitt Area Recreation Authority
From 2010 to 2015, Sarah Kulhanek served as the Interim Camp Coordinator at the DeWitt Area Recreation Authority. In this position, she managed camp operations and ensured a positive experience for participants. This early experience in a leadership role contributed to her development in people management and operational oversight.