Rachel Abrams

About Rachel Abrams

Strategic Human Resources Leader with 18 years of experience within New York City hospitality, spanning hotels, quick-service and full-service restaurant groups, food halls, and holiday markets. I bring a strong HR Generalist foundation with deep expertise in full-lifecycle talent acquisition, workforce planning, multi-state payroll administration, total rewards, benefits administration, progressive discipline, employee relations, and compliance across union and non-union environments. I am highly effective in building and scaling HR infrastructure, policy development, and change management, partnering with organizations through growth and transformation.I serve as a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive leadership, translating organizational vision, mission, and values into people strategies that drive employee engagement, retention, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. My approach balances risk mitigation, labor strategy, and regulatory compliance with a strong focus on culture, inclusion, and leadership development, delivering measurable impact on both employee experience and business outcomes.I wear my passion for people and HR not just on my sleeve, but in everything I do. I believe leadership rooted in integrity, transparency, and ethical decision-making creates a high-performing, engaged workforce—one that demonstrates ownership, accountability, and commitment to excellence.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Graduate Hotels

   Jul 2024 — Present · Roosevelt Island, NY, US

Education

• Penn State University- Main Campus

  BA, Psychology

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Onboarding
• Asset Management
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Banking
• Talent Acquisition
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Recruiting
• Training
• Capital Markets
• Hiring
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Executive Search
• Investment Banking
• Hotels
• Hospitality
• Hospitality Management