Laura Ruckman
About Laura Ruckman
Laura Ruckman is a Human Resources Generalist specializing in employee benefits at NASCO in the Greater Atlanta Area. She holds advanced HR certifications and has extensive experience in HR management and employee benefits.
Current Role at NASCO
Laura Ruckman currently serves as a Human Resources Generalist - Employee Benefits at NASCO, located in the Greater Atlanta Area. In this role, she focuses on managing and optimizing employee benefits programs. She is instrumental in making complex HR messages easy to understand, with a strong focus on internal communications and ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their benefits.
Previous Experience at Galanti & Company, P.C.
Between 2012 and 2015, Laura worked at Galanti & Company, P.C. as Firm Administrator and Human Resources Manager in Dunwoody, GA. She was responsible for managing the firm's HR functions and providing administrative support, leveraging her extensive experience in employee benefits and internal communications.
Background and Expertise in Human Resources
Laura Ruckman has extensive experience in the field of human resources, working in various roles over her career. From 1993 to 2002, she worked as a Human Resources Coordinator at Coloplast Corp. and then moved on to roles such as Human Resources Manager at EndoChoice Inc. and Firm Administrator at Galanti & Company, P.C. Her expertise lies in employee benefits, internal communications, and making complex healthcare and benefits information accessible. She also specializes in ACA compliance and plan design, and has expertise in creating Benefits Summaries, Employee Handbooks, and Policy and Procedure Manuals.
Education and Certifications
Laura Ruckman holds a BA and MS from Georgia State University, and earlier attended The Lovett School. She holds the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) and SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional) certifications. Additionally, she has achieved the designations of Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC), underscoring her specialized knowledge in employee benefits and healthcare.
Membership and Professional Affiliations
Laura is an active member of SHRM-Atlanta, a local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. This affiliation allows her to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in human resources, particularly in the area of employee benefits and internal communications.