Lisa Brown, SHRM-CP

Lisa Brown, SHRM-CP, is an accomplished human resources leader with over 15 years of experience spanning manufacturing, retail, and consulting. As Vice President of Client Services at HR Collaborative, Lisa serves as a strategic partner and key advisor to clients, helping them optimize their HR functions to attract, engage, and retain top talent. With her expertise in relationship building and facilitation, she leads her team in designing and delivering innovative HR solutions that align with each client’s unique goals and challenges.

Lisa’s journey with HR Collaborative began in 2014 as an individual contributor, where she honed her skills in talent management, compliance, and client engagement. She later stepped into pivotal roles as an HR Business Partner and Client Solutions Strategist, driving impactful compensation strategies and fostering organizational effectiveness for a wide range of clients. Her career also includes roles with a small, family-owned manufacturer and a large, big-box retailer, where she cultivated her passion for supporting people and building strong workplace cultures.

A Grand Valley State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Administration, Lisa is a certified HR professional (SHRM-CP) who is committed to continuous learning and excellence in HR practices. Outside of her professional life, she is an avid supporter of community organizations, including Girls Scouts of American, Girls on the Run, OutPro, Feeding America, and John Ball Zoo, and serves as a member on the GVSU Economics Advisory Board. She enjoys engaging with causes that build confidence in young women, promotes a welcoming culture for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies, and promotes animal welfare and human rights.

Lisa’s collaborative approach, combined with her expertise and empathy, make her an invaluable partner in HR Collaborative’s mission to make work better for everyone.