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Lynette Brayboy

@lynettebrayboy

Senior HR Business Partner specializing in employee relations, labor negotiations, and data-driven organizational design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior HR role where I can partner with executives and leaders on employee relations, labor strategy, and organizational design. I thrive using data-driven workforce planning and performance management—especially in complex, multi-state environments.

I’m a SHRM-CP certified Senior HR Business Partner with 15+ years of progressive experience across healthcare, consulting, transit and public sector, hospitality, and regulated industries. I advise executives and frontline leaders on employee relations, organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management—especially in unionized and multi-state environments.

I build HR infrastructure as a “department of one” and also partner within larger HR Center of Excellence models across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Operations. From leading labor relations (contract negotiations and grievance resolution) to redesigning onboarding and implementing performance frameworks, I use HR data and people analytics to drive compliance, risk mitigation, and measurable business results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior HR Business Partner

Curaleaf, Inc.

Mar 2024 - Jul 2026 (2 years 4 months)

Served as the primary on-site HR presence for a multi-state, unionized retail and operational workforce, supporting employee relations, performance management, and leadership coaching. Led labor relations activities including contract negotiations and grievance resolution, and delivered onboarding and HR Center of Excellence partnerships.

Human Resources Manager

Malta House

Dec 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Built and executed end-to-end HR strategy, operations, and programs as the sole HR leader, aligning talent and performance initiatives to organizational goals. Red redesigned onboarding, improved performance management, strengthened workplace conduct policies, and supported retention initiatives.

HR strategy HR Operations Onboarding Performance Management Employee Relations Policy Compliance Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Gartner

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Advised senior leaders on talent strategy and organizational effectiveness in a consulting environment. Supported cross-functional workforce planning and transformation initiatives and worked with matrixed technical teams to improve recruiting and engagement outcomes.

Talent Strategy Organizational Effectiveness Workforce Planning Organizational Transformation Performance Management Employee Engagement Time To Fill Optimization Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

Director of Human Resources

Norwalk Transit District

May 2016 - May 2021 (5 years)

Served as HR Department of One and strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership for a union and non-union workforce. Led organizational design, labor relations, and performance management, and managed retention, engagement, and recruitment improvements.

Organizational Design Change Management Labor Relations Performance Management Employee Relations Retention Recruitment Succession Planning Workforce Planning Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

Human Resources Generalist

Liberation Programs, Inc.

Nov 2015 - May 2016 (6 months)

Provided full-scope HR support for a nonprofit organization, covering recruitment, policy, employee relations, and compliance. Streamlined onboarding to improve time-to-productivity and new-hire satisfaction.

Recruitment Employee Relations HR Compliance Compliance Onboarding Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

HR Benefits & HRIS Manager

Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Mar 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 5 months)

Managed HR benefits and HRIS functions for union and non-union employees and supported recruiting and employee benefits administration. Ensured compliance and supported cost-effective program design.

HR Benefits Administration HRIS Administration Recruiting Compliance Policy Compliance Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

HR Benefits & HRIS Manager

Western Connecticut Health Network

Mar 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 5 months)

Managed HR benefits and HRIS functions for union and non-union employees across healthcare and other industries. Led full-cycle recruiting and employee benefits administration while ensuring compliance and cost-effective program design.

HR Benefits Administration HRIS Administration Recruiting Compliance Policy Compliance Employee Relations Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

HR Benefits & HRIS Manager

Crane and Co.

Mar 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 5 months)

Managed HR benefits and HRIS functions for union and non-union employees and supported recruiting and employee benefits administration. Ensured compliance and supported cost-effective program design.

HR Benefits Administration HRIS Administration Recruiting Compliance Policy Compliance Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

Human Resources Generalist

Diageo

May 2008 - Mar 2013 (4 years 10 months)

Managed compensation and benefits programs for employees across the United States and Brazil, including benchmarking studies and performance-based incentive design. Supported HR business partners and managers on total rewards, job evaluations, and compensation analysis.

Compensation Benefits Administration Total Rewards Performance Based Incentives Job Evaluation Compensation Analysis Workday SAP Peoplesoft Kronos Lawson Brassring Lattice Microsoft Office SharePoint

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Science, Human Resources

Grade: Summa Cum Laude; GPA 3.87; President's List

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources from the University of Bridgeport, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Received a 3.87 GPA and made the President's List.