Raechel Edwards
Gorham
Summary
Human Resources professional with a strong passion for supporting employees and fostering a positive workplace. Dedicated to creating an environment where employees feel comfortable seeking assistance with conflict resolution, benefits, payroll concerns, and personal matters, while ensuring HR is viewed as a trusted resource.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Nichols Portland Incorporated
Portland
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with the training department during annual audits to verify compliance with all required training and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated and communicated company-wide announcements and business changes, ensuring employee needs were addressed.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees to maintain a positive work environment.
- Administered employee benefits and compensation plans for staff members.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess employee progress and development needs.
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
Hr Specialist
Nichols Portland Incorporated
Portland
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Facilitated recruitment processes to attract qualified candidates for various positions.
- Assisted in managing employee relations by addressing workplace concerns effectively.
- Assisted employees with Short-Term Disability (STD) and FMLA processes, verifying documentation for accuracy and proper completion.
- Collaborated with the safety department to track workplace injuries, support workers’ compensation processes, and assist with OSHA reporting requirements.
- Processed payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of wages and deductions.
HR Intern
Nichols Portland Incorporated
Portland
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted initial screenings of job applications to identify qualified candidates.
- Maintained employee records and updated HR databases efficiently.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or entering data into databases.
- Organized events such as orientations, training sessions, benefits fairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2024
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Recruitment strategies
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Employee engagement
- HR reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Manager
Nichols Portland Incorporated
10.2025 - Current
Hr Specialist
Nichols Portland Incorporated
06.2024 - 10.2025
HR Intern
Nichols Portland Incorporated
12.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University