Xavier Smith Mba, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

London, Gb

As a Global HR Business Partner, I drive organizational success across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions by supporting diverse functions. I am a key contributor to global talent strategies and a trusted thought partner to senior leaders, including the C-Suite. Additionally, I serve as a strategic sounding board to our Chief People Officer (CPO), shaping the future of our people strategy* Successfully orchestrated the implementation of HR startup operations for the Americas team, ensuring efficient payroll, streamlined Talent Acquisition, competitive benefits, and compensation structures, while aligning business objectives and fostering positive employee relations* Oversaw a global implementation of BambooHR software, integrating Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Time Off, and Performance Management modules to enhance Talent Development initiatives and increase productivity*Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the dimensional diversity within the company's staff and propose actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive workplace, aligning with Employer Branding goals and supporting workforce planning*Revitalize the current people leader and staff employee resource groups and launch a DEI Committee to drive support for the comprehensive people strategy and Growth Initiatives, focusing on career development and counseling*Led strategic talent mapping, including implementation of a 9-box framework, in close collaboration with business leaders to complete succession planning and identify high-performers, supporting Talent Development and job architecture* Champion the annual Employee Values Award, and foster a culture of recognition across all levels of theorganization, reinforcing Employer Branding efforts, and facilitating goal-setting for increased productivity

London, Gb

Joint Venture between MetLife and AXA, MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) is a network of nearly 140 insurance companies in over 120 markets combining local expertise with global insight. Together, we help multinational employers deliver the employee benefits they need to care for their people and meet their strategic goals. • Successful orchestrated the implementation of HR start-up operations for the Americas team, ensuring efficient payroll, streamlined recruiting, competitive benefits, compensation structures, and positive employee relations• Serve as a trusted advisor to global client leadership, aligning HR practices with organizational objectives•Held a key stakeholder role in the establishment of the US headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia•Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless HR transition and alignment with global HR policies while accommodating local regulations•Provide regular updates on HR initiatives, talent development progress, and strategic insights • Integral partner in the MAXIS Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, which included the establishment of the inaugural Global Day of Volunteerism• Develop and communicate HR policies and MAXIS regulations to employees and leadership ensuring legal compliance• Lead the charge in orchestrating the annual open enrollment process, spearheading dynamic collaborations with brokers to craft a compelling benefit package that stands out in the market

San Francisco, California, Us

Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to empower everyone with the freedom to move. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple, certain, and fast.- Facilitated the annual performance review process to support organizational planning and foster a high-performance culture within the Mortgage Sales & Marketing team- Engineered and presented comprehensive dashboards each quarter, detailing exit feedback patterns to empower business leaders with data-driven strategies for reducing turnover-Managed the design and rollout of COVID-19 response strategies and transition back to the office, fostering a resident workplace culture-Collaborated with People Operations to redesign the offboarding process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy by providing streamlined procedures for exiting employees

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Picked to support creative & technology organization and integration of a newly acquired digital marketing firm. Partner with the Chief Experience Officer and Senior Leadership team to implement value-adding people processes, bringing successful organizational transformation. Structure and implement programs and policies in training, performance management, onboarding, and new-employee orientation. Direct all phases of the employment lifecycle. In this role, I reported to the Vice President- Experience Engagement.Directed HR integration and performance management initiatives for a newly acquired digital marketing firm, coordinating efforts with 50 team members to foster a unified business approachStreamlined HR processes for a workforce of 700+ employees, contributing to improved team performance and employee engagementLed the immersion program for 20+ new hires in the technology team, achieving a 20% reduction in onboarding costs and a 40% in productivity Designed a People Metrics Dashboard for Senior Leadership to diagnose organizational issues and potential recommendation

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Recruited to direct Human Resources for newly built 1 million sq. ft. facility. Partnered with warehouse leadership (General Managers, Area Managers, Supervisor) to foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent. Tailored people projects (Greenhouse & Workday) as a Subject Matter Expert, driving business outcomes. Determined high-volume staffing needs by eliminating the need for several steps in the recruitment process. In this role, I reported to the Senior People & Culture Business Partner Manager.Assisted with the commissioning of the warehouse building and full-scale operation comprising 900 employees (leadership and support staff) in 18 months.Supported the distribution/ warehouse operations comprising recruitment, staffing, and onboarding for 1000+ non-exempt employees.Supported the company’s long-term growth and expansion, guiding 8 on-site recruitment events monthly procuring ~ 30 -50 hiresInitiated event planning committee to promote cultural activities, enhancing employee engagement by 50%Automated the warehouse's new associate onboarding tasks, reducing the processing time by 50%.

New York, Ny, Us

Transformed HR into a true strategic business partner in the aftermath of an end-to-end HR restructuring. Championed HR vision while forging sustainable HR infrastructure, systems, processes, and practices. Collaborated with management to execute improved methods of communicating company policies, regulations, and processes. In this role, I reported to the HRBP Director.Assisted with the launch of the only distribution center in the company, supporting 300+ employeesRolled out temporary associate conversion process/part-time workforce model to reduce dependency on staffing agencies, increasing the retention by 40% and saving 60% of the cost involved Contributed to the organizational design and development by elaborating hiring plans, and supporting headcount growth from 18 to 500 Reviewed attendance policy, gained feedback from leadership, and revamped the policy, leading to a 25% reduction in absenteeism Executed the 1st ever-culture committee, creating strategic solutions to areas of opportunities such as Communication, Recognition, and Operational Excellence

Toledo, Oh, Us

Overview: Provided general Human Resource support to the union and non-union production plant and engineering population at OC's only co-located site. Consulted on a variety of complex employee relations issues such as corrective actions, policy violations, and performance issues.Revamped the Diversity and Inclusion Team, to ensure employees were educated and actively engaged in advancing Owens Corning's stance on an inclusive workplace. Site chief advocate for the Healthy Living Wellness strategy driving multiple ongoing initiatives Increased Biometric Screening Participation by 50% from the previous year

Longwood, Us

Morrow, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology & Human Services

High School, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program