ABOUT US
Partnership for Talent is an independently owned and operated consulting firm specializing in providing high impact strategic HR services to small and medium sized organizations. Because of the background and experience of our principal and founder we are able to bring executive level HR support to organizations who might not ordinarily have it. Let's face it, every organization could benefit from a partner to help think through things like organizational structure, succession planning, key training and leadership development activities, support for managers in conversations with employees, and employee processes to drive outcomes. In many instances, small and medium sized organizations need this type of support for fewer hours a year than extremely large businesses, or on a more intermittent or project basis. Oftentimes, small to medium sized organizations have outsourced much of their HR related work or have a single person who is great at managing the day to day, but could benefit from more strategic HR support provided in a different way than hiring a CHRO in-house. This is where we come in.
Meet Our Founder
Susannah Robinson is the founder and president of Partnership for Talent LLC. With more than 30 years of executive level leadership experience in human resources, communications, investor relations, board interaction, and business management in a variety of verticals, she works closely with you and your management team to catalyze change within your organization and support your leaders.
Her expertise fosters an engaging learning environment driven by personal anecdotes of executive partnerships, strategic business planning, and rewriting the rules of organizational design. Her personable demeanor, wealth of knowledge, and commitment to fostering leadership excellence makes Susannah a trusted partner and confidant who continues to inspire and elevate the next generation of leaders.
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Susannah has an undergradate degree in Chemistry and Management as well as a Masters in Business Administration. In addition to acting as the fractional Chief Talent Officer and Head of HR for a variety of organizations from start up to medium sized organizations, She maintains an SPHR certification, teaches master's level Organizational Design for Northeastern University, and is a best selling author in the areas of leadership and organizational design.
Meet Our Team
Deb Parson is a driven HR professional and a champion for improvement processes and organizational change management. She is skilled in talent acquisition, talent management and strategic HR management. As an influential project leader, Deb uses her background in research and writing to create appealing content and advocate for the importance of Human Resources as a foundation for any successful business....
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As Senior HR Director, Deb is dedicated to developing effective and visionary leaders. With previous experiences designing and leader educational programming, Deb has honed her expertise in delivering essential and adaptable training that enables managers to successfully lead teams in an ever - evolving, multi generational and diverse workplace.
Olivia Hodgkins is a versatile HR professional with a dedication to well-rounded people operations throughout all levels of an organization with a focus on systems implementation, talent acquisition, and cultivating sound business partner relationships with individual contributors and people leaders alike. Her solid foundation in talent acquisition and systems implementation gives her a skilled understanding of the importance of end-user experience and integrating that experience into HR initiatives.
As HR Business Partner, Olivia uses her objectivity and calm nature to work through projects and identify opportunities for improvement with strategy, efficiency, and follow through. Olivia holds her BA in English as well as her MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurialism and is currently working towards her SPHR certification.
Abby Lipsitz, is an experienced and progressive Human Resources Leader with a robust 20 year career driving organizational growth and complex transformations through innovative talent strategies and leadership development. Known for a people-first approach, Abby specializes in transforming workplace cultures, fostering employee engagement, clear communication and aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
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With expertise in areas such as leadership coaching, recruitment and retention, employment laws and employee labor relations, Abby has successfully partnered with diverse organizations across industries to enhance performance and productivity. A trusted advisor to C-suite executives and HR teams alike, Abby excels in building high-performing teams, implementing strategic HR frameworks, and navigating complex organizational challenges.
Educated with a master’s degree in business administration and various awards recognizing her work in Human Resources, Abby is committed to empowering leaders and organizations to achieve sustainable success.