RACHEL NUZZI
West Grove
Summary
Human Resources leader with strong track record in strategic HR management, organizational development and benefits and compliance administratation. Skilled in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management, with focus on fostering team collaboration and driving impactful results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Human Resources Officer
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained compliance with employment laws and regulations through continuous monitoring of legal updates and prompt implementation of required changes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address employee concerns and provide innovative solutions to complex HR challenges.
- Coordinated benefits administration process, ensuring accurate enrollment in health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefit programs.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding procedures to ensure smooth integration of new hires into the organization.
- Supported succession planning efforts by identifying key roles within the organization that required proactive talent pipeline development strategies.
- Promoted a culture of learning within the organization by offering various professional development opportunities to employees at all levels.
- Developed effective internal communication strategies, keeping employees informed and engaged on company updates, policies, and initiatives.
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
Human Resources Director
Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC
11.2012 - 08.2022
- Responsible for all stages of attorney and staff recruiting, retention and on-boarding for 12 offices around the country.
- Manage all aspects of employee compensation and benefits programs, including facilitating open enrollment and ensuring complaince.
- Coach and counsel employees, including processing disciplinary action and separations as necessary.
- Conduct yearly performance reviews for attorneys and staff.
- Develop and implement firm policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Manage all office facilities, including planning and implementation of office moves and expansions.
- Organize all firm events, including Member and attorney retreats, high-level client meetings, internal CLEs and professional development programs, employee engagement activities, as well as internal DE&I programs.
- Work hand-in-hand with CFO & COO on profitability analyses, budgets, payroll, internal controls, and cost-saving measures.
Office Manager
Cooley Manion Jones LLP
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Responsible for all stages of attorney and staff recruiting, retention and on-boarding.
- Evaluated and managed staff performance.
- Supervised and coordinated support staff tasks and assignments.
- Designed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Managed office vendor relationships, and monitored and maintained office supply inventory.
- Processed accounts payable and internal reimbursements, and assisted with accounts receivable.
- Worked with managing partner to develop new business and marketing plans.
- Organized firm events and meetings, such as firm outings, holiday parties, client meetings and depositions.
General Manager/Special Events Manager
Market Street Management
05.2005 - 12.2008
- Hired, trained and managed front of the house staff for three venues.
- Coached and counseled employees, processed disciplinary action and separations as necessary.
- Tracked and processed payroll and benefits for all employees.
- Managed day-to-day billing and accounting, and created month end reports to investors.
- Booked and managed both on and off-premise events and catering for up to 200 people.
Attorney Recruiting Assistant
Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell, LLC
05.2005 - 10.2006
- Coordinated and scheduled on-campus interviews at top law schools throughout the country.
- Interviewed candidates for lateral and summer associate positions and arranged interviews within practice groups.
- Organized complete summer associate program, including fall recruiting events, departmental assignments, mentoring and summer activities.
Project Coordinator
Wilmington Renaissance Corporation
12.2003 - 05.2005
- Oversaw all aspects of a $200,000 annual public art program, ensuring that all deadlines and project goals were met, including developing and coordinating all events (workshops, receptions, unveiling and auction).
- Cut excess spending on 2005 public art program by 25%.
- Worked closely with local legislators, corporate CEO's and community leaders.
- Developed marketing campaign to promote Downtown Wilmington, held focus groups and informal surveys.
- Planned and facilitated all day Summit event attended by 400 legislators and business leaders.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
University of Delaware
Newark12.2002
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Organizational culture
- Compliance management
- Benefits administration
- Talent management
- Employee engagement
- Payroll administration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Operations management
Accomplishments
Recognized as one of the top 2024 Women in Business in Delaware by DelawareToday.
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM-CP
- Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) - First State Chapter, Immediate Past President
Certification
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management.
- Mental Health First Aid Certified Professional - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Timeline
Chief Human Resources Officer
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
08.2022 - Current
Human Resources Director
Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC
11.2012 - 08.2022
Office Manager
Cooley Manion Jones LLP
01.2009 - 10.2012
General Manager/Special Events Manager
Market Street Management
05.2005 - 12.2008
Attorney Recruiting Assistant
Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell, LLC
05.2005 - 10.2006
Project Coordinator
Wilmington Renaissance Corporation
12.2003 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
University of Delaware
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