Brittany Taylor Walker
***** ********* ****** ******, **** Saint Lucie, FL 34987
**********@*******.*** 561-***-**** LinkedIn
Strategic HR Leader
Visionary HR executive with 13+ years of progressive experience driving organizational growth, optimizing HR operations, and building high-performance teams. Skilled in mergers and acquisitions, cultural integration, talent management, and compliance. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business goals while enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Core Competencies
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Project management
Strategic Leadership & Change Management
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
High Growth & Start up strategy
Employee Relations & Engagement
Compensation & Benefits Strategy
HR Policy Development & Compliance
HRIS Implementation (Paychex, Paycom, Bamboo, ADP, UKG, UltiPro, Kronos)
Organizational Development & Succession Planning
Professional Experience
Human Resources Director
Southeast Addiction Center / NRG Management (Delray Beach, FL)
Dec 2023 – Present
Partner with C-suite executives to develop HR strategies aligning with business goals.
Managed all benefit administration regarding negotiations, ACA and regulatory guidelines, improvement initiatives, and financial planning.
Designed and implemented employee engagement programs, boosting retention and morale.
Tailor HRIS systems to meet organizational goals, including implementation of time keeping and applicant tracking systems, COBRA administration, and total rewards.
Streamlined HR processes, reducing payroll errors and optimizing reporting efficiency.
Led initiatives in succession planning, growth strategies, and merger and acquisition preparations.
Analyzed compensation structures and benefits to balance employee satisfaction and budgets.
Maintained, improved and implemented policies and procedures to align with organizational goals.
Human Resources Consultant (Remote)
Banyan Treatment Centers
Sep 2023 – Apr 2024
Mentored HR teams in compliance, payroll, and strategic HRIS system development.
Provided guidance on compliance with state and Joint Commission standards, employee relations, and change management.
Associate Director of Human Resources (Lake Worth, FL, Hybrid)
Banyan Treatment Centers
Jun 2014 – Sep 2023
Spearheaded HR strategies during multi-state mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions.
Improved payroll accuracy for 2,500+ employees, reducing errors and enhancing accountability.
Managed all HR functions, including recruitment, compliance, benefits, and retention initiatives.
Led and managed implementation of several robust HRIS systems tailored to organizational needs and in improving efficiency. This included workforce planning, time keeping databases, and managing all projects related to the HR interface.
Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter (Lake Worth, FL)
Behavior Health of the Palm Beaches (Acquired by Banyan Treatment Centers in 2019)
Apr 2011 – Jun 2014
Directed recruitment, employee relations, and payroll processes for nationwide facilities.
Developed staffing plans and recruitment strategies, achieving significant cost reductions.
Built a high-performing, inclusive culture through employee advocacy and engagement.
Education
Barry University
Master’s in public administration (Concentration: Human Resources), Aug 2020
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Oct 2017