Rachel Li

Advised an early-stage start-up on HR database management, hiring plans, and communication strategy.

Supported an early-stage organization with HR database administration and talent acquisition. Managed HR-related workstreams including immigration status and right-to-work visa responsibilities for founders.

Provided executive support for the CEO and CFO, including diary management and confidential communication with investors, partners, and third parties. Supported deal activity and assisted 2 employees with spreadsheet support.

Founded the UK office and led recruiting to expand engineering capacity for consultancy projects. Supported the Sales Director with diary management and travel plans.

Managed HR database operations for a 50-employee organization during the pandemic, including hiring, retention, offboarding, employee relations, policies, and global payroll. Coordinated company social events and supported the CEO/CCO with diary management, expenses, travel plans, and ad-hoc research projects.

Handled onboarding for 20–30 new employees weekly and managed office operations including meeting rooms and office tours. Acted as EA to the CEO based in Dubai by managing inbox and daily calendar schedule and coordinating London visits, accommodations, and travel plans.

Coordinated diaries for members of the leadership team and managed an office of 50 employees.

Supported the HR Director with HR database and payroll administration across global employees (UK, AU, USA), including recruitment support and onboarding. Managed CEO diary and global travel arrangements and supported weekly leadership meetings by taking minutes and coordinating follow-up actions.

Contracted HR management for a biotech industry organization, including HR database oversight and end-to-end employee lifecycle activities. Managed company benefits, company policies, and employee relations and worked closely with the CEO on people strategy rollout.

Contracted HR management for a music industry organization, including HR database oversight and end-to-end employee lifecycle activities. Worked on company benefits, policies, and employee relations in collaboration with the CEO.

Master’s in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy for Children & Adolescents at the University of Roehampton (London) from 2021–2026.

BSc Psychology at the University of Kent (Canterbury) from 2013–2016.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at West Island School in Hong Kong from 2010–2012.