Brittany Sutton
@brittanysutton
HR Technology & Operations leader who builds AI-driven HR systems that keep revenue-ready work staffed.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an HR Technology and Operations leader with 15+ years building people infrastructure that keeps revenue-generating operations running across oil and gas, manufacturing, transportation, and education. I treat HR as a revenue enabler by cutting time-to-fill so crews stay staffed and billable, and by protecting continuity through M&A so revenue never stalls.
I founded Crude HR Consulting in 2025 to build automation products and workflow tools that generate new consulting revenue while reducing clients’ own manual labor costs. I self-built crudehr.com from concept to live deployment, and I built a React/TypeScript field operations and HR platform using the Anthropic API with role-based access, a 7-stage approval workflow, invoicing, and bonus tracking.
In my HR leadership roles, I completed three end-to-end HRIS migrations with zero coverage gaps and protected uninterrupted payroll and crew readiness across six revenue-producing states. I led M&A integration for the Peak Fishing merger—delivering 98% retention and zero payroll errors—while standardizing onboarding/offboarding and improving time-to-hire by 64%.
AI and automation are not afterthoughts for me: I deploy tools like Copilot, Claude/ChatGPT, and other AI capabilities as core productivity drivers across recruiting, documentation, compliance, and reporting. I also bring strong people data and compliance discipline—covering ACA and multi-state DOL/OSHA requirements—to keep audit readiness and workforce reporting revenue-protective.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Principal HR Consultant
Crude HR Consulting
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Founded Crude HR Consulting in 2025 and deploys Microsoft 365 workflow automations and HR/field-operations products to reduce manual HR and field operations effort. Built a React/TypeScript platform using the Anthropic API, and provides fractional HR leadership for compliance posture and workforce planning.
Director of Human Resources
Oilfield Services Company (Yellowjacket)
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Led HR for an oilfield services organization with 423 employees across six states and managed HRIS migrations to protect payroll continuity. Directed M&A integration and standardized onboarding/offboarding, improving time-to-hire and deploying Microsoft 365 automations and AI tools for HR productivity.
Director of Human Resources
Master Woodcraft Cabinetry
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Directed HR operations for a 600+ employee manufacturing environment through multiple ownership transitions and led HR integration and change management to maintain uninterrupted pay and benefits. Implemented digital timekeeping to reduce payroll processing time and supported staffing strategy changes that redirected labor spend toward production capacity.
Human Resources Manager
LATX Operations
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Managed multi-state HR compliance across federal and regulatory requirements while advising field and operations leaders on employee relations and workforce planning. Supported performance management and ongoing compliance to keep crews staffed and billable.
Human Resources Manager
Woodlawn Manufacturing
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Managed full-scope HR including payroll, staffing, benefits, safety, and workers' compensation for a 150-employee manufacturing operation. Implemented progressive discipline and complaint-resolution protocols to improve accountability and reduce escalation risk to operations.
Leave & Benefits Specialist
Marshall ISD
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Administered leave and benefits programs for 1,000+ employees and brought ACA reporting in-house. Improved reporting accuracy and audit control while reinvesting annual savings into district programs.
HR & Payroll Manager
Fowler Transportation
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Processed bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 300+ employees and led HR module implementation for ACA tracking. Delivered manager and employee training related to compliance, safety, and workplace conduct.
Early Career
Advantage Office Products
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)
Held early-career office management and executive support responsibilities, including transitioning offices from paper-based to digital systems and supporting oilfield data operations.
Early Career
Comstock Oil & Gas
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)
Served as a communications hub between field and corporate, supporting office management, executive support, and oilfield data operations during the period.
Early Career
Stringer Contracting
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)
Held early-career office management and executive support responsibilities, including transitioning offices from paper-based to digital systems and supporting oilfield data operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources
Completed 3 years toward a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources at LeTourneau University.
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) - Marshall
Associate of Applied Science, Professional Office Technology
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Professional Office Technology from TSTC Marshall in 2014.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
crudehr.comJob categories
Skills
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