ANITA SMITH

• (technology company that partners with leading artists, creatives, IP owners, and entertainment companies to redefine fan engagement using NFTs)
• Created and executed strategy for organizational planning and development, talent acquisition, policy development, and employee relations
• Researched, recommended, and rolled out progressive human resource programs that enhanced overall organizational effectiveness (researched, created, and conducted company-wide trainings) – resulting in a 78% increase in engagement over 7 months
• Fostered a sense of global cultural unity within the organization
• Curbed costs by leveraging current systems to support overall operational and employee needs
• Analyzed current performance and talent processes, identified gaps, and created a global plan for best practices
• Supported the Executive Team with organizational restructuring as they moved to a new business model
• Partnered with the legal department on risk mitigation and advised Executive Management on HR Issues as well as business issues having an HR impact
• Managed 6 people (full-time and contractors)

(end-to-end platform solution provider of loyalty programs for credit and debit cards)

• Successfully designed and launched a recruiting team and improved recruiting and hiring success by 30%
• Increased staffing on average 7.3% YOY (from 85 employees to 135 employees to date)
• Reviewed training needs as they align with organizational objectives; offerings through third-party vendors and internal resources; 25% success increase in onboarding, training, and continuing education
• Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives to achieve talent and strategic KPIs
• Responsible for $35K HR budget
• Used data analytics to show employee satisfaction
• Gained buy-in and launched an automated company-wide performance review platform; led planning and implementation
• Consolidated the use of several HRIS systems into one to automate processes (Paycor)
• Created templates (ATS and performance management system) for both annual, semi-annual, and 360 reviews)
• Saved the company $60K+ in the first year by consolidating several HRIS systems into one to automate processes
• Partnered with the Executive Team to roll out new vision and values in lieu of company rebranding
• Partnered with CFO on annual departmental budget planning
• Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, performance management, etc.
• Promoted employee buy-in of organizational objectives by conducting orientations of new team members, regular town hall meetings, and engagement surveys
• Managed the organization’s immigration workforce visas
• Created recruitment and retention strategies for open roles and future hires (i.e Seasonal)
• Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
• Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
• Partnered with executives in selecting various benefit and rewards programs, including 401K, medical, dental and vision packages; saving organization 20% with the new medical insurance program; savings passed onto employees

• Provides outsourced sales services for various industries, including telecom, technology, and energy, to build brand value and increased market share)
• Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
• Conducted up to 12 recruiting events per quarter to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates, utilizing specialized HRIS and recruiting tools
• Partnered with HR Business Partners to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

• Interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support human resources policies, procedures and programs administration
• Impacted enterprise performance via organizational transformation, enhanced personnel engagement and effective alignment of HR strategy with business goals
• Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services
• Created and enforced HR policies and procedures across organization
• Executed redesign of organizational structures to enhance team and leadership effectiveness through operational analysis, needs assessments and process mapping.

• International construction company offering diversified, general contracting, and design-build services)
• Worked alongside global business leaders to deploy new training strategies, recruited for specialized international federal government projects Average 45-days' time to fill niche engineering, project management and technology-related roles
• Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent
• Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements
• Created and integrated talent management, performance management and strategic planning programs to support senior-level roles from selection to succession
• Built talent pipelines of 100's applicants through onboarding to support efficient and effective hiring.

• (manufacturer of software digital solutions, consumable supplies, etc.)
• Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations and disciplinary procedures
• Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board
• Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 120 local and remote employees
• Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals
• Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
• Retained 100% protocol on management tools and procedural accuracy.