Marcie Smedlund
Duluth,GA
Summary
Passionate, proactive strategic Human Resources business executive who aligns company and human resources strategy to deliver bottom-line business results. Expertise in building and developing highly effective HR service delivery models that drive sustainable business results. Experienced in both functional and technical areas of HR in varying business models including international publicly traded companies, joint ventures and closely held companies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development and Recruiting
Morgan Consultants
Atlanta, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy to attract and retain top talent.
- Lead the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, including job postings, interviewing and selection.
- Developed and implemented cohesive HR/Talent strategy ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Developed and implemented robust onboarding program for all employees.
- Created a comprehensive Leadership Development Program to address position gaps
- Lead succession planning and business continuity initiative to ensure stability in times of transition.
- Lead ongoing strategic assessment of talent management strategy.
- Lead creation of content, collateral, e-learning and other developmental materials to deliver impactful training.
- Revamped benefits and compensation programs, including health insurance, retirement plans and employee incentives.
- Provided strategic advice to executive management on all HR and Talent Management matters.
Vice President, People Operations
Edible Arrangements
Atlanta, Ga
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Bulit, implemented and lead all HR and People programs and policies including Talent Management, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Diversity Equity & Inclusion
- Partnered with senior leadership to set strategic vision for people function, established ethos and infrastructure for hiring, onboarding and retaining talent to support company growth
- Drove company culture through team building and employee engagement activities including mentoring and reverse mentoring programs, community service/organized volunteer programs, competency based development plans, leadership development training, book club discussion groups, panel discussions and ERG’s
- Designed and managed end to end team member experience from hiring/onboarding through offboarding to ensure new team members are equipped with necessary tools, technology, resources and knowledge to ensure success
- Drove employee satisfaction and engagement through individual and team actions; ensure proper internal communication of company initiatives
- Develop people strategies that provide the business with highly motivated talent pool to deliver business growth and prepare business for future needs.
Vice President, People and Culture
Jaipur Living
Acworth, GA
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Recruited to lead corporate change, build best in class programs and systems to support organizational growth and development
- Strategic business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, aligning HR plans and strategy with business objectives
- Drove execution of all HR programs and initiatives including total rewards, health and wellness, talent acquisition, employee relations, succession planning, performance management, organizational and leadership development
- Conducted comprehensive compensation analysis, benchmarking and alignment of compensation to organizational strategy
- Selected and implemented HRIS and ATS systems
- Revamped benefits and time off programs
- Created and led executive development programs for high potential employees
- Created DE&I, Management Council, Focus groups and Employee Resource Groups
- Served as a key team member in reorganization of senior management, including hiring interim CFO and CMO as well as realigning business units to better focus on core business objectives.
Senior Director Human Resources
Brill Inc (Formerly CSM Bakery Solutions)
Tucker, GA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led human resources business partnership initiatives across multiple locations within the organization to drive and maximize company and HR strategies
- Ensure policies, standards and process are in place to achieve consistency and equity in company
- Support leadership by developing and implementing programs aligned to the business directions; monitor annual performance appraisal system and derive actions from surfaced information
- Oversee all Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, DE&I and Employee Engagement Functions, consisting of 5 direct reports and 22 indirect reports
- Partnered with Senior Executives on organizational projects, carried out implementation and deployed performance culture in the organization
- Support senior leaders in championing organization projects such as communication, culture and change management.
Director, Human Resources
Brill Inc (Formerly CSM Bakery Solutions)
Tucker, GA
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as a bridge between management and employees by developing appropriate solutions to issues and/or interpreting policies and practices that will ensure consistency across locations
- Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommended needed changes
- Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel issues
- Developed recommendations for improvement of organizational policies and practices as needed
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition team to drive staffing, ensuring that the best candidates were identified and hired
- Managed disciplinary and termination processes; represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
- Oversaw the evaluation, classification and rating of job positions; ensured the execution of compensation, benefits and performance management activities aligned appropriately with each position.
Human Resources Business Partner
Brill Inc. (Formerly CSM Bakery Solutions)
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked with HR Leadership team to design the mid-and long-term strategy of the functional human capital plan
- Performed employee relations activities for corporate populations, facilitated conflict resolution and mediations where applicable
- Collaborated with Talent Management to review and approve training plans for the corporate population, managed the approval process for assigned training.
Talent Acquisition Manager
CSM Bakery Solutions
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Led a matrixed team of cross functional talent acquisition, sourcing and administrative support professionals to fill over 1000 roles annually
- Obtained certification to be a Management Drives Coach to improve the performance of the organization by increasing the effectiveness of employees, developing a joint vision and translations that vision into a clear strategic plan
- Designed and implemented RPO staffing process in the United States and Europe; acted as the liaison for the onboarding of contingent staff
- Performed full cycle recruiting for all director level and above hiring
- Redesigned and implemented a new company orientation program
- Acted as project co-leader in SAP SuccessFactors Implementation team.
Senior Global Corporate Recruiter
CSM Bakery Solutions
04.2012 - 09.2016
- Researched and developed innovative and aggressive strategies to source, evaluate and pipeline candidates.
Education
Psychology
University of Wyoming
Skills
- Human Resources Strategy, Development and Transformation
- HR Systems and Operations
- Performance Management, Succession Planning and Workforce Planning
- Total Rewards
- Global Talent Acquisition and Management
- Multi-Cultural Background and Experience
Timeline
Director of Development and Recruiting
Morgan Consultants
11.2023 - Current
Vice President, People Operations
Edible Arrangements
11.2022 - 03.2023
Vice President, People and Culture
Jaipur Living
01.2022 - 07.2022
Senior Director Human Resources
Brill Inc (Formerly CSM Bakery Solutions)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director, Human Resources
Brill Inc (Formerly CSM Bakery Solutions)
08.2019 - 01.2021
Human Resources Business Partner
Brill Inc. (Formerly CSM Bakery Solutions)
02.2018 - 08.2019
Talent Acquisition Manager
CSM Bakery Solutions
09.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Global Corporate Recruiter
CSM Bakery Solutions
04.2012 - 09.2016
Psychology
University of Wyoming
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