Rachelle Peeler
About Rachelle Peeler
Rachelle Peeler serves as the Senior Vice President and HR Business Partner Leader at Protective Life, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in human resources, she specializes in employee engagement, succession planning, and designing employee benefits within the insurance sector.
Work at Protective Life
Rachelle Peeler serves as the Senior Vice President and HR Business Partner Leader at Protective Life, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, she has been instrumental in shaping HR strategies that align with the company's goals. Her role involves overseeing various human resources functions, including employee engagement and succession planning. Prior to this role, she worked at Protective Life as Vice President of Human Resources from 2006 to 2021, contributing to the organization's HR initiatives for 15 years.
Previous Experience at Quilogy
Before her tenure at Protective Life, Rachelle Peeler was the Vice President of Human Resources at Quilogy from 1997 to 2006. During her nine years at Quilogy, she developed and implemented HR policies and practices that supported the company's growth and employee development. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in human resources management, which she later applied in her roles at Protective Life.
Education and Expertise
Rachelle Peeler earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Employment Relations from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions within the insurance industry. She specializes in designing employee benefits and deferred compensation plans, which are critical components of employee retention and satisfaction.
Focus on Employee Engagement
In her current role, Rachelle Peeler emphasizes enhancing employee engagement and succession planning strategies. She implements initiatives aimed at improving workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Her focus on these areas reflects her commitment to fostering a productive and supportive work environment, which is essential for organizational success.