Liz Smith Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

We are not your typical HR Consulting Agency—we’re your go-to team for all things people! Specializing in fractional HR support for start-ups and small to mid-sized companies across the U.S. and Latin America, we bring excitement, expertise, and a personal touch to every HR challenge. Think of us as your on-demand HR superheroes, ready to jump in and save the day with practical, people-centered solutions that make a real difference.Here’s how we bring the magic to HR: • Recruiting That Feels Right: We’re matchmakers at heart, finding just the right talent to fit your unique company culture and growth goals. • Benefits That Actually Benefit: Navigating benefits can be a maze. We make it simple, ensuring your team gets access to options they love (and actually understand), while keeping everything smooth and compliant for your peace of mind. • Happy, Healthy Employee Relations: Workplace vibes are everything. We’re here to support a positive atmosphere, handling everything from conflict resolution to performance management with a fair and thoughtful approach. • Keeping You Compliant & Carefree: Policies, compliance, and regulations? We got this. With expertise across the U.S. and Latin America, we handle the nitty-gritty so you can focus on growing your business worry-free. • Performance Management with a Purpose: We don’t believe in stuffy review processes. Our performance management approach focuses on constructive feedback, growth, and fun ways to keep everyone at their best. • Special Projects? Bring It On! M&A, change management, big transitions—we’re up for anything! We tailor our approach to fit your needs, making sure these key moments run smoothly. Our solutions are more than just HR—they’re a catalyst for company culture, employee happiness, and lasting success. Let’s make HR a highlight of your business journey! 🌟

New York, Us

Collaborate with senior management to understand the business objectives and develops HR strategies to support these goals.Acts as a consultant to management on employee-related matters, such as performance issues, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.Oversee talent acquisition strategies, ensuring the recruitment process aligns with the organization’s needs.Implement performance initiatives that drive high performance and align employee goals with organizational objectives.Support organizational change initiatives, helping to manage the people aspect of change, from communication plans to training and development.Work to align the workforce with new processes, systems, or cultural shifts. Utilize HR metrics and analytics to inform business decisions, such as workforce planning, employee retention strategies, and organizational design.

New York, Ny, Us

*Acquired by Accenture Song*I oversaw the Talent Experience team for an independent global content creation company who offers one of the largest studio networks in the world comprised of a dedicated team of accomplished creative directors, filmmakers, photographers, directors, motion designers, software engineers and specialists. Core Responsibilities include administration & oversight of compensation plans, payroll, benefits,onboarding, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management;productivity, recognition, and morale; health and safety; and training and developmentThe CreativeDrive network includes over 150+ studios in the U.S., Latin America, Asia and Europe with Clients including Walmart, Hilton, Hewlett Packard, Home Depot, Estee Lauder, Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors, and Asics, to name a few.

Miami, Fl, Us

Not for profit contemporary art museum with over 130 employees, welcoming 400,000 visitors annually with retail, restaurant and event operations. • Workforce Management: Lead the recruitment, screening, onboarding and processing of new hires. Responsible for training, coaching, and annual performance review process. Responsible for employee engagement through administering surveys and planning employee activities and events. Leader of “E3” Committee (Engaging in Exceptional Experiences). • Leadership: Partner with company leadership to set HR strategic agenda and priorities. Develop, communicate and implement changes in the organization’s policies and procedures. Provide guidance to managers and senior leadership on employment matters to ensure proper coaching on employment laws and company guidelines to ensure consistency across organization. Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws and report suggested changes to management. • Benefits Administrator: Lead the design and implementation of benefit programs to include medical, 401k, Worker’s Comp, COBRA, FMLA, PTO, Recognition & Rewards, and Unemployment Compensation. Conduct benefit orientations on a monthly basis to promote benefits and employee wellness. Manage monthly and annual open enrollment, billing and changes. • Compensation Administrator: Responsible for processing the biweekly payroll. Prepare annual budget for salaries, benefits and operational costs. • Employee Relations: Assist with employee issues, investigations and conflict resolution. Participate in corrective actions, performance improvement plans and terminations. Collaborate with legal counsel on complex matters.

Start-Up E-Commerce Watch and Accessories Distributor with over 300 employees, that designed, distributed, and manufactured retail globally. Distribution center and corporate offices in Florida and California. • HR Policies and Procedures Design: Created manuals, trainings, onboarding orientations, operational policies and procedures. Updated policies to stay current with HR laws.• Workforce Management: Responsible for recruiting, retaining, coaching, counseling, mentoring, tracking HR metrics and trainings. Implemented bi-annual employee satisfaction survey. • Employee Relations: Assisted in conflict resolution, internal investigations, employee counseling and corrective actions. Responsible for responding to all legal claims including EEOC claims, unemployment, OSHA and internal complaints. • Performance Management: Administered annual review program and employee engagement activities. Counseled top management on best practices and disciplinary actions. Implemented rewards program to increase performance levels.• Payroll, Benefits and Compensation Administrator: Responsible for processing biweekly payroll. Responsible for administering all benefit plans to include medical, 401k, worker’s compensation, paid time off, wellness, rewards and recognition, leave of absences. Prepared annual budget for salaries and benefits.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

Hospitality group with over 500 employees that owns and manages hotel properties and restaurants throughout the eastern US Coast.• Directed a team of four to include a Recruiter, a Payroll Processor, a Compensation Analyst and a Department Assistant.• Served as the Records Administrator, Claims Administrator, Benefits Administrator, Orientation and Training Coordinator, and Corporate liaison for General Managers.• Maintained locations in compliance with corporate policies to ensure consistency. Communicated and implemented changes in corporate procedures. • Traveled to sites weekly to deliver HR support.

Privately owned start-up chain of medical spas and cosmetic surgery centers with 100 employees throughout the eastern US Coast.• Responsible for recruitment, background screening, extending offers, recognition programs, teambuilding activities, benefits program, counseling managers on best practices, recordkeeping, and unemployment matters.• Processed payroll and managed the sales incentive program.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Privately owned law firm with offices across Florida specializing in insurance defense cases. • Responsible for employee verifications, unemployment claims, payroll processing, recordkeeping, benefit questions, FMLA leave administrator, pre-employment screenings, support for Human Resources Manager.

Masters Of Science, Human Resources Management

Certificate In Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management

Bs In Psychology

High School Diploma