Susan Rahimi

About Susan Rahimi

Experienced Global Human Resources professional with over 15 years of expertise in recruitment, policy development, training and development, employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll, and compensation & benefits. Skilled in supporting both national and international teams across multiple countries, ensuring HR strategies align with organizational goals while fostering a positive and compliant work environment. I hold an MBA in Business Administration and have earned multiple U.S. certifications, including HR Management and Benefits & Compensation Management from Cornell University.

Experience

1. Global Human Resources Advisor

   Mercy Corps

   Nov 2015 — Present · CA, US

   This is a Global HR role. For over nine years at Mercy Corps, I have supported international expatriate and national HR practitioners across our country programs in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. For the past five years, I have mainly been supporting U.S-based team members. The primary focus of this role is onboarding, managing employee lifecycle changes, and overseeing end-of-service processes. Additionally, I have played a key role in developing and providing guidance on HR policies across multiple countries, ensuring best practices that support both employees and the organization. I have managed employee relations, including conflict resolution and compliance, while also supporting internal movement, workforce planning, performance management, and employee development initiatives. Furthermore, my responsibilities have included maintaining HR systems, analyzing key HR metrics, and assisting with payroll, timekeeping, and benefits administration to enhance overall HR efficiency.

Education

• MBA

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General Administration and Management

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Recruiting
• Program Management
• Onboarding
• Teaching, Office Management
• Human Resources
• Team Management
• Leadership Development
• HR Policies
• Project Management
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Employee Relations
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Proposal Writing
• Policy
• Training
• Organizational Development
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Management
• Change Management
• Performance Management