Meet The Team

Sarah Zasso, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Founder & CEO

Sarah Zasso founded Sabeza HR in 2015 with a simple belief: HR should be about more than policies and compliance. It should help businesses build stronger workplaces, support their employees, and make better decisions. That belief became the foundation of Sabeza HR’s approach to HR Done Differently, because what we do matters.

With more than 20 years of Human Resources leadership experience, Sarah has partnered with organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, retail, nonprofit, financial services, and other industries. She specializes in all aspects of Human Resources including benefits, payroll, workers compensation, payroll, employee relations, compliance, recruiting, leadership coaching, and HR consulting.

As a business owner herself, Sarah understands the challenges that come with leading a team and running a business. She believes the best HR solutions are practical, straightforward, and work in the real world, not just on paper. Her approach combines compliance expertise with common sense, helping clients navigate workplace challenges with confidence.

Sarah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Communication from Marist College and maintains both the SHRM-SCP and SPHR designations. She served on the Board of Directors for the Coastal Organization of Human Resources (COHR), including two terms as President, and was the first recipient of the organization’s IMPACT Award.

When she’s not working with clients, Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, tackling home projects, exploring new business ventures, and spoiling her dog, Zoe.

Katie Ziegler, SHRM-CP, PHR

Director of Recruiting & HR Consultant

Katie has an educational background in Psychology, with a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. Her scope of Human Resources experience includes working with small and mid-sized businesses in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to; medical, manufacturing, and contract security in the US. While she has generalized experience, her specialties include HRIS implementation, performance management, compensation plan and design, employee relations, mental health, coaching, training, recruiting, and worker’s compensation. She is actively certified in SHRM-CP and HRCI PHR and is the Director of Marketing for her local SHRM chapter. Her focus is on the alignment of human resources with the strategic goals of the organization.

Liz Zasso

Director of Business Development & Marketing

Liz has a wealth of experience in project and program management, hiring and onboarding, conference and event planning, sales, instructional design, training, and marketing. Her passion for project management has led her to successfully oversee numerous projects and teams across various organizational levels. With extensive experience managing diverse teams, Liz excels at guiding people through complex initiatives while fostering collaboration and achieving meaningful results. She is also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), having led organization-wide initiatives and employee groups focused on creating more inclusive and welcoming environments.

Liz began her career in education, spending several years as a high school teacher, with additional experience at the elementary and middle school levels. In addition, she has served as a high school coach and dance instructor for students of all ages. Her true passion lies in developing experiential education and travel programs that create meaningful, memorable, and life-changing experiences for students and adults.

An avid reader, Liz enjoys spending quality time with family and friends in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Rhonda Graham

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Rhonda Graham is a detail-oriented Human Resources professional with experience in payroll processing and benefits administration. She is skilled in managing payroll operations with accuracy, compliance, and timely execution while maintaining strict confidentiality of employee records. Rhonda also has experience administering employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, and leave management, and is committed to providing clear guidance and support to employees. She is knowledgeable in HR policies, regulatory compliance, and HRIS/payroll systems, with a strong ability to resolve payroll and benefits-related issues efficiently.

With a people-first approach, Rhonda emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. She is dedicated to delivering reliable HR support that enhances employee satisfaction and strengthens organizational efficiency.

Briana Alexander

Recruiter

Briana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She brings over eight years of experience in Human Resources, specializing in talent management, recruitment, resume development, and employee engagement. Her expertise includes full life cycle and high-volume recruiting, where she has consistently achieved an impressive 95% retention and show rate.

Before transitioning into Human Resources, Briana spent five years in the education field as a Child Care Assistant Director. Her foundation in education sparked her passion for connecting individuals with opportunities that align with their strengths and aspirations—much like her early work connecting children with meaningful learning experiences.

Outside of her professional career, Briana enjoys spending quality time with her son, family, and friends. She also has a passion for event planning and is deeply committed to giving back to her community, actively supporting children and youth through outreach initiatives.

Maricel Espanola

Recruiter

Maricel is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience across diverse industries. Throughout her career, she has held a wide range of HR roles, including Recruiter, Coordinator, Onboarding Specialist, Benefits Administrator, and HR Generalist. In recent years, she has specialized in recruiting, bringing valuable experience from both agencies and in-house environments. She is passionate about establishing and nurturing strong candidate relationships, ensuring a positive experience throughout the hiring process while aligning top talent with organizational needs. Maricel holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Stony Brook University and currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina where she enjoys spending time with her family and gardening.

Robert Hanzel

Recruiter

Robert Hanzel has over nine years of dedicated, full-cycle recruitment expertise paired with a robust 30-year multi-disciplinary professional background centered on operations and leadership. Having spent decades navigating corporate growth and team management across diverse industries and organizational scales, his unique cross-functional perspective provides a distinct, business-focused edge when assessing cultural fit and operational capabilities for clients. He is passionate about helping companies translate complex hiring needs into highly targeted sourcing campaigns and actionable hiring recommendations.

Robert lives in Greenville, SC, where he is deeply committed to supporting his local community. He actively volunteers and serves on the PTO board of Green Charter School, and dedicates his time to supporting regional animal shelters and rescues.

Raven Williams-Brunson

Recruiter

Raven Williams-Brunson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina Upstate and has over eight years of experience in talent acquisition. She has built a strong career specializing in both high-volume recruiting and niche manufacturing roles, with expertise in sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and building strong talent pipelines.

In addition to recruiting, Raven has experience supporting a variety of human resources functions, including payroll, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.

Outside of her professional career, Raven enjoys baking and spending quality time with her husband and daughter.

Danielle LeMehaute, PHR

HR Consultant

Danielle has over 20 years of experience working in multiple human resources roles across a variety of industries. Throughout her career, she has partnered with a diverse range of client groups, including operations, finance, sales, engineering, and IT. She has also worked on a global scale, managing international relocations and supporting employees across different regions.

While working for larger corporations earlier in her career, in recent years Danielle has discovered her niche in establishing and expanding HR departments for small companies. She enjoys the collaboration and close partnership with leadership that this environment allows. Danielle’s areas of expertise include compliance and best practices, recruitment, employee relations, HR policy, and process and program design.

She loves the remote aspect of her current position, as it allows her to spend more time with her animals and husband while working on their hobby farm in the beautiful foothills of Northern California.

Danielle Motter

Benefit Audit Consultant

Danielle Motter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Administration and Associate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. With over 20 years of experience across key finance functions, including payroll, benefit calculations, accrual tracking, accounts receivable, medical billing, accounts payable, and annual budgeting, Danielle brings deep expertise and a strong analytical mindset to her work. Known for her attention to detail and dedication to accuracy, she also enjoys learning new processes and technologies, continually expanding her skill set through hands-on experience with new software and systems.