About Richard Hinton
People-first HR Executive, Former VP/ Head of People at Assembly OSM, Faculty Member of Global HR Certification, Certified Non-Executive Director.
Richard is an HR strategist with over 15 years of experience. He transforms culture, enhances retention, and drives workforce efficiency through people-first, data-informed leadership. His work spans AI integration, talent strategy, DEI, and leadership development.
Building Scalable, People-First HR Strategies
Richard Hinton believes that great business outcomes stem from great people practices. Throughout his career, Richard has built and led HR functions that combine automation and human connection. His strategies enable businesses to scale responsibly, retain top talent, and create inclusive, growth-oriented cultures. Whether guiding a startup or a growth-minded national organization, Richard always places people at the center of progress.
Driving DEI, Leadership, and Culture Change
Richard Hinton has a deep commitment to building equitable workplaces. Through DEI-focused leadership development, he has improved diverse leadership representation and boosted team collaboration. He coaches leaders on strategic alignment and effective management, enabling sustained engagement and workforce growth across hybrid and remote teams.
Richard Hinton’s Journey
Born and raised in the Northeast U.S., Richard’s passion for people and systems led him from an early internship at Gillette to leading HR strategy at Assembly OSM. Over two decades, he has held HR roles across startups and large enterprises, with a constant focus on creating employee-first environments. With every new challenge, Richard has pushed HR forward—always aligning people strategy with business success.