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Brian Lynch

@brianlynch

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I lead enterprise people transformations, workforce strategy, and total rewards across complex healthcare systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an enterprise people leadership role where I can partner with CEOs and boards to modernize HR, strengthen culture, build leadership pipelines, and deliver measurable workforce and financial outcomes.

I'm currently leading Human Resources and Employee Health at Penn Highlands Healthcare, a $1B+ integrated healthcare system with nine hospitals, 150+ locations, nearly 6,200 team members, and 849+ physicians. I partner with the CEO, Board, and executive leadership on enterprise people strategy, ERP implementation, workforce optimization, compensation modernization, retirement plan redesign, and organizational effectiveness.

Previously, as CHRO at Sheppard Pratt, I led a 65-person HR team across a 400-location behavioral health and social services organization operating in Maryland and 40 states. I consolidated health and welfare plans across six entities to improve benefits and reduce spend by $300,000, built a modern HR service model, and delivered a multi-year talent strategy for more than 500 leaders.

Across University of Maryland Medical System and Bon Secours Health System, I've led workforce transformation, employee experience, shared services, succession planning, pay-practice standardization, and engagement initiatives. My work has produced more than $12M in savings, aligned 50+ PTO plans and 100+ pay practices, created 25 apprenticeship programs, secured over $2M in workforce-development grants, and supported award-winning workplace cultures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

Current

Penn Highlands Healthcare

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Lead all aspects of Human Resources and Employee Health for a $1B+ integrated healthcare system operating nine hospitals and employing nearly 6,200 team members. Partner with the CEO and Board to drive enterprise people strategy, organizational transformation, and workforce planning.

HR Strategy Organizational Transformation Workforce Planning Labor Relations Employee Relations Talent Management Total Rewards Compliance ERP Implementation Compensation Modernization

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sheppard Pratt

Jan 2025 - Dec 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Enterprise CHRO for the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health and social services with over 400 locations. Led a 65-person HR team, optimized total rewards for 6 entities, and architected a multi-year enterprise people strategy aligned with Board priorities.

HR Leadership Total Rewards Employee Engagement Talent Management Leadership Development Strategic Planning

Regional Vice President, Human Resources

University of Maryland Medical System

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Led enterprise HR strategy for combined hospital systems supporting over 6,000 employees and 1,700 providers. Executed workforce and talent strategies, orchestrated employee experience strategy, and led COVID workforce stabilization.

HR Strategy Workforce Planning Employee Relations Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement Retention Inclusion COVID Response Volunteer Management Workforce Development Change Management

Vice President, Human Resources

University of Maryland Medical System

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Led HR for UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, supporting over 6,000 employees and 1,700 providers. Executed workforce and talent strategies, and served as strategic advisor to executive leadership.

HR Strategy Workforce Planning Employee Relations Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement Retention Inclusion

Director of Human Resources

Bon Secours Health System, Inc.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2018 (7 years 11 months)

Directed HR operations for the Corporate Office and Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, leading teams supporting 2,500+ employees. Co-led HR transformation, implemented Centers of Expertise and Strategic Business Partner Model, saving over $12M.

HR Operations HR Transformation shared services Business Partner Employee Engagement Succession Planning Leadership Development

Director, Human Resources

Sodexo

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011 (4 years 11 months)

Directed human resources for Government Services division.

Regional Human Resources Director

Bennigan's Restaurants

Jan 2002 - Dec 2007 (5 years 11 months)

Regional HR Director for Northeast and Midwest regions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Capella University

Master of Science, Organizational Development

Pursued a Master of Science in Organizational Development, focusing on advanced principles of organizational behavior and change management.

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management, building a strong foundation in business and HR principles.