Brittany Baird

About Brittany Baird

I design the people systems, leadership practices, and workforce strategies that turn vision into execution. I keep one eye on business and one on the people, building organizations that perform at a high level and cultures where people want to stay, grow, and lead.My work lives at the intersection of strategy, talent, and change. I partner closely with senior leaders to move ideas from the whiteboard into the organization, translating complexity into clear operating models, scalable talent pipelines, and leadership approaches that hold up under growth and transition.I’m driven by curiosity and the moment when strategy, culture, and capability align, when the work moves from idea to impact.What I do best:• Design and scale people and talent systems that support growth and transformation• Translate workforce insights into decisions leaders can act on• Lead through complexity with clarity, trust, and accountability• Coach leaders to make people decisions that are human, practical, and sustainable• Build cultures where performance and belonging reinforce each other

Experience

1. People Business Partner, Sr Manager

   PepsiCo

   Aug 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Lead organizational design, workforce strategy, and large-scale change across PepsiCo Foods North America. I support senior leaders with data-driven insights, capability planning, and leadership development to strengthen long-range organizational health.

Education

• Spelman College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, PSYCHOLOGY

• Rice University

  Human Resources Managment

  2014 — 2015