Executive HR Leadership That Moves the Business Forward

Bridget Dawn, MSM, SHRM-SCP, CPP

Credentials & Certifications

• Master of Science (MSM), Cardinal Stritch University

• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

• Global Business Training, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• HIPAA Security Certification

• HIPAA Awareness for Business Associates Certification

Trusted advisor to founders and executive teams navigating growth, organizational change, and workforce complexity.

As Founder and Fractional CHRO, Bridget partners with executives to align people strategy with business objectives, strengthen leadership, and build organizations prepared for long-term success.

With more than 20 years of progressive HR leadership experience, Bridget has partnered with growing, founder-led, family-owned, private equity-backed, and multi-site organizations navigating workforce challenges, leadership transitions, acquisitions, organizational change, and sustainable growth.

Throughout her career, Bridget has served as both an internal HR executive and trusted advisor across manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, professional services, and multi-site organizations. Her experience includes supporting organizations through periods of growth, leadership transitions, acquisitions, and organizational change. Her expertise spans strategic HR leadership, talent management, employee relations, compensation, payroll, compliance, organizational development, workforce planning, and operational excellence.

Bridget believes effective HR extends beyond policies and processes. It is about creating strong organizations, developing capable leaders, and creating workplaces where both businesses and employees thrive.

Her combination of executive HR leadership, payroll expertise, and operational experience enables her to bridge strategy and execution—helping organizations make informed decisions while creating scalable, sustainable people practices.

Leave Every Business Stronger Than You Found It.

Through DAWN Resources, Bridget partners personally with every client to deliver practical, business-focused solutions that create meaningful and sustainable results. Her collaborative approach allows business owners and leadership teams to focus on growth while confidently navigating the complexities of people strategy, workforce management, and organizational change—one deliberate decision at a time.

Founder | Fractional CHRO