We’ve Sat in Your Seat.
That’s What Makes Us Different.
Bright Talent was founded in 2011 by an HR leader (ex-Gallup, ex-Edwards Lifescienes, ex-Black & Decker) turned business owner. The leadership team is comprised of HR professionals that believe HR is a business driver–shaping experience, fueling engagement, and delivering ROI.
We created the firm we always wished existed: one that speaks your language, respects reality through your lens, and delivers results that actually makes life better for you and your team.
We know what it feels like to lead HR in a fast-changing world–the pressure to support people, modernize practices, prove financial impact, and stay true to the heart of the culture.
Profit for Purpose
We further differentiate ourselves as a values-based business, and we believe our profit should be for purpose. Every client, consultant and employee plays an important role in executing this vision. We are in the people business for the betterment of people and our company strives to serve our community.
We live our values by continuously providing our time and funds to help people in need. We are proud supporters of the Jessie Rees Foundation—NEGU (never ever give up).
Our Mission
We provide responsive & resourceful HR experts fit to your business needs—when you need them most.
Our Values
Provide Honest Solutions
Pledge to Do What’s Right
Commit to Be Resourceful
Hold Ourselves Accountable
Serve Our Community
Our Leadership Team
Nikki Barnes
Implementations
I specialize in building and optimizing systems that simplify recruiting processes and enhance the candidate experience—serving as the link between highly complex technology and the functional teams who depend on it.
Kara King
Business Development
My passion for helping people and solving problems ensures that HR Leaders are properly supported for all their day-to-day tasks and crucial projects.
Renae Maurer
Operations
I enjoy the hands-on business of working closely with our clients, improving a Talent Acquisition function, and helping them solve real challenges.
Lori German
Co-Founder
Creativity is my passion. As co-founder of Bright Talent, I work with Brenan and our team to plan, create and steward the business.
Brenan German
Co-Founder & President
I didn’t found Bright Talent: the company founded me. Bright Talent has taught me about life and the blessings and challenges that come from stepping out and taking risks.
Our Consultants
We select experienced HR practitioners using our proprietary assessment process and deploy them to help HR leaders solve real problems—from optimizing systems and clarifying data to leading critical initiatives during moments of change.
Each consultant is chosen for their hands-on experience, practical mindset, and ability to step in quickly and deliver results. They’ve been in the role, understand the pressure, and know how to make progress where it matters most.
And we’re always open to connecting with HR professionals who want to be part of the work we do. If you’re passionate about helping HR teams drive business performance—and want to work on meaningful projects with strong clients and a supportive team—we’d love to hear from you.
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ACColades
Hear from our clients
“The Bright Talent team are genuinely passionate about learning the nuances of our business and people. They proactively partner with us to create, adapted, solve, report, deliver and so much more. Their timely communication, technical capability and insights are a refreshing game changer.”
Global Talent Director, WD-40 Company
“If you’re looking for a partner to help you deliver on key initiatives, Bright Talent is an excellent choice. As VPHR, there are times, I need subject matter experts not available internally. We recently went through a due diligence exercise. The executive report that was presented at the end was outstanding. The quality of the insights and accompanying recommendation was well worth the investment. Brenan and the team understood the project focus and provided us with both short and long term actionable takeaways. They are very responsive to feedback, and have really gone the extra mile to ensure our needs are met. Bright Talent is on my list of preferred outside partners.”
Vice President, Human Resources, M.C. LLC (Jiffy Lube & Taco Bell Franchisee)
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