Rachel Laing
About Rachel Laing
Rachel Laing serves as the Senior Human Resources Manager at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked for 17 years. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Rachel Laing has served as a Senior Human Resources Manager at Thomson Reuters since 2007. In this role, she has focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic HR initiatives. Her responsibilities include providing consultative HR support to diverse client groups, which encompasses various departments such as Finance, Sales, Technology, and Marketing. Rachel's experience spans both remote and onsite teams, allowing her to adapt HR strategies to meet the needs of different work environments.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Laing holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, which she completed from 2005 to 2007. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead, studying from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources management and organizational effectiveness.
Background
Rachel Laing completed her high school education at Win-E-Mac High School. She began her professional career as a Human Resources Intern at the City of Saint Paul, where she worked for six months from 2005 to 2006. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in human resources, where she has developed a proactive approach to HR strategies.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Rachel Laing has provided HR support to a variety of client groups, including Finance, Field Sales, Inside Sales, Account Management, Support, Technology, Marketing, and acquired businesses. Her extensive experience in consultative HR support has contributed to her effectiveness in managing HR functions across different teams and departments.