Renea Drew, Associate Relations Manager on Influential Women

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Renea Drew

SHRM-CP

Associate Relations Manager, ADP

Orlando, FL

2026Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Boone High School Degree Valencia Community College (associate's degree) Degree University of Central Florida (UCF) Cert Certified Labor Relations Professional (PELRA) Cert SHRM-CP Member SHRM

Her Story

About Renea

Renea Drew serves as Associate Relations Manager at ADP, where she investigates escalated HR concerns including Title VII violations such as harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, as well as workplace violence and sexual harassment. With over 15 years in the field, she began her career in hospitality operations at Hard Rock International, handling employee relations alongside finance and research duties, before moving into in-house and corporate HR roles. After Hard Rock's merger with Seminole Tribes HQ led to the closure of the Orlando office, Drew joined the City of Orlando, where she developed expertise in labor relations and unions, and she later transitioned out of the public sector. She earned an associate's degree from Valencia Community College after attending Boone High School in Orlando and continued her studies at the University of Central Florida. Drew is a certified labor relations professional through PELRA, the National Public Employee Labor Relations Association, and holds SHRM-CP certification. She is actively involved with SHRM through professional networking events in Orlando. In addition to her investigative work, Drew contributed to the development of DrewCare, an innovative program that supports employee re-acclimation after investigations by collaborating with senior leaders and HRBPs to help maintain dignity and workplace comfort. Outside of her professional commitments, she is a single mother involved in her church.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Renea

01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

No two days or cases are alike in this industry. The most important thing is empathy and compassion. Don't be too quick to judge a story. Later on, watch for compassion fatigue and find ways to push through it, as it can become more difficult mid to later career.

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