Lisa Smith

Global HR Director | Business Advisor & Partner | Executive Coach | People & Culture Advocate | DEIB Champion | Change Leader

Role
Sr Director, Global HR Business Partner at Syneos Health
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Lisa Smith

I’m a senior HR leader with 15+ years of experience helping global, matrixed…

Experience

  1. Sr Director, Global HR Business Partner

    Syneos Health

    Jun 2024 — Present

    Served as the strategic HR Business Partner to global Sales and Marketing leaders, driving talent, leadership, and organizational performance by aligning business priorities with actionable people strategies that enable high-performing teams.• Advised C-suite Sales and Marketing executives (reporting to the CEO) and their leadership teams on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies to fuel business growth.• Translated business priorities into people strategies that elevated leadership effectiveness, improved retention, and advanced organizational capability.• Led succession planning, leadership development, and performance management initiatives to strengthen the leadership pipeline within Sales and Marketing.• Championed global employee engagement and culture initiatives, aligning people strategies with business objectives and growth.• Applied HR analytics (turnover, engagement, performance data) to uncover trends, mitigate talent risks, and drive informed executive decision-making.• Partnered with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable programs, policies, and tools that enhanced the employee experience for global Sales and Marketing teams.• Served as trusted advisor and coach to senior executives, influencing leadership impact, talent decisions, and organizational performance at the highest level.

Education

  • Miami University

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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