About

Rachel W. Gordon, PHR, SHRM-CP, CCA

Fractional Chief People Officer | HR & Talent Consultant

Rachel is a dynamic and strategic Human Resources leader, consultant, and business partner. She is experienced in working with organizations at all stages, including scaling, startup, spinout, new ownership, and leadership. An experienced advisor who has served as head of HR for national and global companies, Rachel possesses a holistic view of HR and talent management. She thrives in aligning and developing HR, talent, and people initiatives that enable the achievement of business goals, enhance and drive culture, and propel the organization. Demonstrates a strong expertise in creating HR functions, systems, operations, and talent initiatives where they previously did not exist or were lacking. Rachel is a results-oriented problem solver who enjoys quickly identifying root cause and providing tailored solutions. Passionate about growing teams, people, and companies for success.

In her free time, Rachel enjoys being outdoors (when it’s warm), stand-up paddleboarding, yoga, and is a certified yoga teacher.

  • B.A. in Women’s Studies - University of Massachusetts, Amherst

  • HR Certificate - University of Massachusetts, Boston

  • HR Certificate - Curry College

  • Advanced Certificate in Strategic HR Management - Cornell

  • Certificate in Change Management - Cornell

  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

  • Society for Human Resources - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

  • Certified Compensation Analyst (CCA)

  • Predictive Index (PI) Analyst.

Education and Certifications