She was named one of Charlotte Business Journal's Top 25 Women in Business in 2024, a testament to her significant contributions to her field.
CHARLOTTE, NC, October 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rebecca Edwards has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Drawing on years of expertise in compliance, business leadership, and human resources, Ms. Edwards excels as the chief executive officer and principal consultant for Infinite HR of Charlotte, a comprehensive consulting firm that provides workplace HR solutions that are tested and proven©. Previously, as the in-house director of human resources for several organizations, she provided subject matter expertise in several areas, including compliance, employment policies, employee relations, recruitment, safety and risk management, and benefits. Additionally, Ms. Edwards managed the departmental budget and supervised staff within the human resources department.
Ms. Edwards began her career in 2001 and gained valuable expertise in human resources in government, nonprofit, and corporate organizations from California to North Carolina. Over the years, she has leveraged her expertise to author various publications on human resources topics such as navigating workplace trauma, auditing within the human resources profession, skills gap analysis, maximizing employee assistance programs, and more for the Society for Human Resource Management's HR Magazine and Forbes.com.
An expert in her field, Ms. Edwards is a native of Gulfport, MS and holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and marketing from Xavier University of Louisiana. After earning her degree, she earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resources Certification Institute and as a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management.
Ms. Edwards is not just a professional in her field but an active participant. Over the years, she has aligned herself with Forbes Human Resources Council, the Society for Human Resource Management, the International Coaching Federation, the International Ombuds Association, the Charlotte Area Society for Human Resource Management, and the North Carolina chapter of the International Public Management Association. Her contributions to her community include serving as a mentor for five years for the Charlotte Business Journal's mentoring program and past participation on various parent boards for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, as well as the Women in Business Associate Board for UNCC.
Ms. Edwards' outstanding achievements have not gone unnoticed. She has been honored many times, earning the Distinguished Myers-Johnson New Member Award through the International Public Management Association and the Best in Human Resources Award through the Charlotte Business Journal. Likewise, she was named one of Charlotte Business Journal's Top 25 Women in Business in 2024, a testament to her significant contributions to her field.
While her career has been filled with highlights, Ms. Edwards takes the most pride in her family. She lives in Charlotte with her husband and two children. Though hard work and dedication have brought her far in her career, she is not resting on her laurels. She intends to publish an inspiring book in the field, expand her business, continue to serve as a pillar of support for her community, and show her continued dedication to the field of human resources.
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