Rebekah Strauser

Rebekah Strauser has a diverse and extensive work experience in talent acquisition and talent development. From 2012 to 2013, they worked as a Contract Recruiter for AmeriHealth Mercy, where they successfully managed recruitment for various lines of business, including a project with a tight deadline.

From 2013 to 2017, Rebekah held multiple roles at Aramark, including In-Market Recruiter, Regional Field Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Manager for Sports & Leisure, and Talent Acquisition Manager for Correctional Services. In these roles, they developed sourcing strategies, created talent pipelines, and focused on niche and hard-to-fill positions. Rebekah also placed a high level of importance on diversity initiatives and the recruitment of veterans.

In 2017, Rebekah joined Garces Group as a Talent Acquisition Manager, where they built the Talent Acquisition function from scratch and implemented SOPs, sourcing strategies, and recruitment metrics.

After that, they worked at ManpowerGroup Solutions as a Senior Consultant, responsible for a large-scale hiring initiative for Comcast Business Services, providing talent advisory support and implementing new recruitment processes.

In 2018, Rebekah moved to Carpenter Technology Corporation as a Talent Development Manager at the Director level. In this role, they built the Talent Management & Development function from the ground up, focusing on creating growth and development opportunities, implementing company-wide programming, and improving performance outcomes. Rebekah also led the redevelopment and expansion of Carpenter's Supervisor Academy, transforming it into a digital experience and significantly reducing time and costs.

In 2022, Rebekah founded and chaired the Council for Employee Wellbeing, aiming to create a psychologically safe and inclusive culture for employees and their families by providing resources, training, and tools.

Overall, Rebekah Strauser has a strong background in talent acquisition, talent development, and building and implementing effective recruitment strategies.

Rebekah Strauser, SHRM-SCP, STMP has a diverse education history. Rebekah holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology from Manhattanville College and a High School Diploma from Washington Township High School. Rebekah has also completed several certifications and courses to enhance their knowledge and skills. These include a Google Project Management Certification from Coursera, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, and a Talent Management & Learning & Development Certificate from Michigan State University. Additionally, Rebekah has acquired various other certifications, such as the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM, Data Visualization for Data Analysis and Analytics from LinkedIn, and the Human Resources Management certification from AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR, among others.