In a world of endless options, I help clarify the simplest path to a productive, engaged workplace. It’s all about the right people and the right processes.

With experience working in both large and small companies across various industries, from entry-level to upper management, I have a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed. As a Credit Manager, Finance Analyst, and member of a consultant management team, I've had the opportunity to see the inner workings of over 60 small businesses.

From these experiences, I've gained valuable insights that shape my approach. For instance:
💡Success and failure are measured differently for each organization.
💡Engaged teams are essential to achieving a business's mission.
💡The simplest ways to increase employee engagement are often overlooked.
💡Miscommunication is costly and underlies most issues.
💡There are many right ways to achieve an exceptional outcome.

If you'd like to talk more, feel free to message me or go to www.optimizedoffice.com and book a chat. I'd love to learn more about you!

Rachel Marie

🟠 I work with leaders and HR Directors in mid-sized, growing organisations who need senior strategic HR judgment without building a large, permanent HR setup.

Typically, these are global or international organisations navigating growth, complexity, or change, where the people agenda has become business-critical.

I’m the founder of LevelUp HR and a senior HR consultant and executive coach with 20 years of international experience across investment banking, technology, digital businesses, and maritime.

I’ve worked in:
•  complex global organisations (Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Capital, HP, Cognizant, Norges Bank Investment Management) 
• founder-led and owner-influenced businesses
• scale-ups and mid-sized organisations
• large HR functions and standalone CHRO / HR-of-one roles

That mix means I understand both enterprise-level expectations and the real constraints leaders and HR teams operate within.

When clients typically reach out.

(You might recognise some of this)

HR is busy and reactive, and you need a more strategic grip.

Growth, restructuring, M&A, or leadership change is putting pressure on culture and delivery.

Trust, engagement, or collaboration has taken a hit.

You’re hiring, but worried about capability, fit, and retention.

You need to reduce costs or restructure, and want to do it properly — without unnecessary risk.

You’ve stepped into a senior role and want an experienced, calm sparring partner.

How I help:

 I provide senior HR consulting and executive sparring to help leaders and HR Directors;

 → move from operational firefighting to strategic people leadership.

 → design organisations, culture, and HR priorities that actually deliver.

 → make difficult people decisions with clarity, integrity, and care.

 → strengthen leadership teams and execution in complex, regulated, or fast-moving environments.

My work is pragmatic, human, and commercially grounded.

Impact, excellence, compassion and collaboration guide how I work — especially when the work is complex.

If you’re looking for experienced HR leadership support without adding permanent senior headcount, I'm happy to talk.

📩 connect@level-upglobal.com

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