Ashley Rayer
About Ashley Rayer
Ashley Rayer serves as a University Campus Relations Recruiter at Transamerica, where she focuses on recruiting for the Accounting and Finance departments. She holds an MBA with a Human Resources emphasis from Mount Mercy University and plans to obtain PHR or SHRM-CP certification in the near future.
Work at Transamerica
Ashley Rayer has been serving as a University Campus Relations Recruiter at Transamerica since 2021. In this role, she focuses on recruiting talent for the Accounting and Finance departments. She engages with potential candidates through both virtual and in-person campus events, enhancing the recruitment process. Prior to her current position, she worked in various HR roles at Transamerica, including HR Shared Services Representative and Intermediate HR Shared Services Representative, accumulating a total of three years of experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Rayer holds an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Kirkwood Community College, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She furthered her education at Mount Mercy University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management and Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2018. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Human Resources Emphasis at Mount Mercy University, expected to complete in 2025. She plans to obtain PHR or SHRM-CP certification in the coming years.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Ashley Rayer gained experience in human resources through various roles. She worked as a Human Resources Assistant at UFG Insurance for two months in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Special Events Intern at Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa from 2017 to 2018. These positions contributed to her foundational knowledge in HR practices and event organization.
Achievements
Ashley Rayer graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mount Mercy University, reflecting her academic dedication. She has successfully organized intern events such as roundtables, socials, and informational presentations, aimed at enhancing the intern experience at Transamerica. Her focus on recruiting for the Accounting and Finance departments demonstrates her commitment to aligning talent acquisition with organizational needs.