(gemma.smith.sd@gmail.com)• Successfully promotes vision; integrates functions across HR and champions change.• Solutions-producing HR Business Partner with specialties in performance management, compensation, organization development, talent management and change management. • Strategically focused with a well-developed ability to synthesize detail, I am recognized for developing, implementing and managing innovative programs to promote strategies, tactical operations, transformational change, productivity and employee morale. • Quickly adapt to new industries (financial services, high tech/manufacturing, public utilities, retail, and government) and changing environments. • Over 14 years HR experience in union and non-union, multi-state, and private and publicly held organizations ranging from 5 to 22,000 employees. • Partnered with internal clients in multiple staff functions (e.g., Information Technology, Engineering, Marketing, Finance/Accounting, Legal, etc.) and line operations. • Consulted and coached managers and employees on relevant all HR issues, laws, programs, policies and contracts.• Extensive experience effectively building credibility-based relationships while consulting, partnering and influencing decision making with all levels of management and employees. * Avid learner who enjoys coaching and mentoring team members.Specialties: • Human Resources Business Partner• Performance Management• Compensation • Transformational Change Management• Talent Management• Talent Acquisition• Rewards and Recognition • Employee/leadership development • Program Development and Roll-out• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft and e-prism (Mercer compensation planning tool)
Listed skills include Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and 44 others.