Rachel Niese

Trusted Talent & Leadership Advisor | Empathetic Coach | Builder of Leaders, Culture, and Clarity

Role
Human Resources Consultant at Gusto
Location
Columbus, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Rachel Niese

People are the common thread.Whether in HR, employee relations, investigations, or talent strategy, every role I’ve held has reinforced that meaningful connection is the foundation of growth — for individuals and for organizations.Over nearly a decade at Amazon, I’ve worn multiple hats at once: moving from Sr. HR Assistant to HRBP to Employee Relations Manager. In every role, I’ve operated at the cross-section of ER and talent management — leading sensitive investigations and corrective action processes while also building calibration and coaching frameworks that strengthened leader capability and accountability.I’ve learned that I’m at my best when I’m helping others become their best: creating clarity, offering guidance, and building cultures where people can grow confidently. My leadership style is rooted in empathy, consistency, and discernment — a combination that’s earned the trust of senior leaders, frontline associates, and my own teams while guiding them through high-risk, complex situations.As I continue to grow and build in this space, I’m always open to meaningful conversations about performance management, scaling leadership capability, and people-centered strategies that drive both trust and results.If you’re building something special and believe people are the strategy, I’d love to connect.

Experience

  1. Human Resources Consultant

    Gusto

    Mar 2026 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

Education

  • Ohio University

    Study Abroad, Spanish Language and Literature

    2014 — 2014

  • Ohio University

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management and Strategic Leadership/International Business

    2012 — 2016

  • Ohio University

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management and Strategic Leadership

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Easily Adaptable
  • Social Media
  • Intuitiveness
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Intermediate Knowledge of Spanish
  • Time Management

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