Amanda Bendel

About Amanda Bendel

I’m a people-first professional with a background in organizational psychology, employee engagement, and workplace experience. Across every role I’ve held—from higher education to corporate settings—I’ve been driven by one central belief: when people feel valued, seen, and supported, they thrive.My experience spans people operations, talent development, training facilitation, and event planning, with a passion for creating inclusive spaces and fostering authentic workplace culture. I’ve led trainings on professionalism, personal branding, and career readiness for interns, early-career professionals, and cross-functional teams, always tying back to the importance of values-based leadership.To me, professionalism isn’t just about how we show up—it’s about the intention behind our actions. I believe your values should inform your decisions, your relationships, and your growth. That’s how you build a career and a reputation you’re proud of.Currently, I’m focused on creating environments where people feel empowered to do their best work—and have a little fun while they’re at it.Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Hachette Book Group

   Oct 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Establish collaborative business relationships with leaders of specific functional areas and provide strategic advice and hands-on support related to people matters.• Coach managers regarding employee relations issues, helping them understand and apply the company\'s policies and procedures, legal concepts and requirements in a fair, consistent and equitable manner; write documentation as needed. • Guide and assist managers in their team members\' performance, development, succession planning, retention, engagement, and progression. Coach managers on providing effective feedback and fostering a high-performance culture. • Proactively engage with employees to anticipate situations and propose solutions to overcome challenges or barriers and support business growth.(Conflict Resolution)• Oversee, develop, and implement training programs based on company/employee needs.• Manage the recruitment life cycle for positions across multiple locations, assisting hiring managers in identifying a diverse candidate pool, and establishing strong and trusting partnerships with departments by understanding business needs. • Conduct exit interviews and new hire three-month check ins; compiling and analyzing and acting upon findings as needed. • Ensure proper onboarding and off-boarding of employees, following company protocols.• Assist in planning and implementing employee wellness and volunteer programs and other Human Resources projects as needed.

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology

  2016 — 2020

• Hofstra University

  Master of Arts - MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology