Kara Lynch Smith
About Kara Lynch Smith
Kara Lynch Smith is a Regional Human Resources Business Partner with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development, specializing in Employee Relations and Conflict Management. She currently works at Brightview Senior Living and has held various HR roles at organizations such as GZA GeoEnvironmental, Arbella Insurance Group, and Vinfen.
Work at Brightview Senior Living
Kara Lynch Smith has been serving as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner at Brightview Senior Living since 2018. In this role, she focuses on various aspects of human resources, including employee relations and conflict management. Her responsibilities include providing management training and coaching, as well as overseeing leadership development and succession planning initiatives. With over six years in this position, she has contributed to the organization's human resources strategies and practices.
Education and Expertise
Kara Lynch Smith holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications from Suffolk University, which she completed from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from William James College in 2011. Additionally, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. This educational background supports her expertise in employee relations, conflict management, and talent management.
Background in Human Resources
Kara Lynch Smith has over 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. She began her career at GZA GeoEnvironmental as a Human Resources Generalist, where she worked for nine years from 1999 to 2008. Following this, she held various positions, including Employee Relations Specialist at Sovereign Bank and Senior Human Resources Manager at Vinfen. She also worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at Arbella Insurance Group for one year. Her extensive background has equipped her with skills in performance management, benefits administration, and strategic change management.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Kara Lynch Smith has developed a strong focus on leadership development and succession planning. She is skilled in conducting investigations, including unemployment and MCAD hearings. Her expertise extends to full cycle recruitment and performance management, demonstrating her comprehensive understanding of human resources practices. Her contributions to organizations have been significant in enhancing employee relations and fostering a positive work environment.