Paula V. Smith

248-***-****

ady9hg@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithpv-hr/

HR Transformation Change Leader, with over 15 years of management experience, working in multi-cultural organizations, German, Japanese, Korean and global U.S. based companies. Experience working with fast paced, startup companies, during phases of rapid growth, mergers and acquisitions and transformational change. Key Competencies

Total Rewards/Compensation & Benefits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Strategic Business Partnering Performance & Talent Management Organizational Development Merger & Acquisition Integration HRIS/Office Tools; ADP, Cornerstone, Medallia, Microsoft 365 Office Suite/Teams, PeopleSoft, QlickView, Success Factors, Ultimate Software (UltiPro), Zoom, etc. Education

Central Michigan University

MSA – Human Resource Management

BA – Organizational Administration/Minor: Psychology University of South Florida

Certificate: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Lawrence Technological University

Certificate: Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt

Professional Experience

Visteon Corporation – Van Buren Twp, MI 2022 – 2023 Global Automotive & Technology Solutions Supplier

Global Human Resources Director Reporting to Global VP, HR. Leading team of 3 regional Sr. HRBP’s through global transformational change initiatives to drive the talent strategy. Mentoring 2 HRBP’s.

• Reanalyzing IT and Engineering roles to redesign competitive technical compensation structures to retain talent.

• Drive global Performance Management and Compensation Planning for functional teams.

• Lead Talent Management process, 9/box, competency and talent assessment and development, succession planning.

• Guide global organizational design, development and restructuring initiatives.

• Partnering w/key leaders to design cross functional/rotational training for IT, Engineering and Finance teams.

• Create departmental pulse surveys and focus groups; analyze/create action plans to improve overall engagement scores. Key Accomplishments

• Redefined over 30 Manager+ roles to include key functional and technical competencies.

• Enhanced Talent Review process to include assessing against functional and technical competencies.

• Standardized selection process for Manager+ roles for consistency and to strengthen quality of choice candidates.

• Created 3-yr leadership roadmap to include Succession Planning to develop and prepare future leaders. The Auto Club Group – Dearborn, MI 2019- 2022

U.S. Automotive Membership Services Company

Senior HR Business Partner Reporting to Assistant VP Corporate HR and Exec. VP and Chief Technical and Operations Officer. Led team of 2. Trusted business partner and advisor to Executive level leaders, leading HR strategy and initiatives across 5 business units in 14 states. Mentored 2 HRBP’s. Key Accomplishments

Awarded the ‘Leading in Everything We Do’ Premier Value Award, (Implementing innovative ideas and initiatives that deliver long-term success.). DEI Initiatives and Virtual Onboarding Project

• Drove organizational development, workforce planning and restructuring initiatives for over 2,500 employees.

• Led 2 Merger & Acquisition Integration of over 1000+ employees.

• Led outsourcing of 4 business units to Managed Service Providers resulting in $580k cost saving.

• Increased recruitment time-to-fill rates by 25%, by upgrading over 40+ new Interview Guides.

• Led DE&I initiatives for African American, Women in Leadership and Emerging Professionals and Neurodiversity.

• Oversaw Onboarding Task Force team to develop new virtual onboarding program.

• Implemented cross-functional training to build internal talent vs. buy external talent. PAULA V. SMITH Page 2 of 2

LG Electronics Vehicle Components, USA – Troy, MI 2016 – 2018 Korean Automotive Electronics Company (non-union)

Michigan Regional HR Site Leader Reported to VP HR and CEO. Led 5-Member Human Resources Team, leading HR strategy and initiatives across multiple Michigan sites: R&D, Technical Engineering and Production/Manufacturing facility.

Key Accomplishments

• Led the design and development of new comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including variable pay, that is now incorporated as the common compensation framework for LG Electronics, N.A. o Partnered with compensation leader on newly designed/market competitive compensation structure, (base and variable pay).

o Designed and implemented new Rewards & Recognition Program.

• Hired HR team and developed Talent Strategy to achieved 40% growth, hiring across areas of Technical Engineering, R&D, and opened 250,000 sq. ft. Production/Manufacturing facility.

• Slashed turnover rate by 24% w/in first year by enhancing the overall comp program.

• Created new HR Policies, HR Programs, HR Procedures and Practices.

• Achieved a 4% Improvement in Employee Survey Satisfaction Scores by using the “Voice of the Employee” and engaging employees in shaping the culture.

• Designed strategy to rotate and grow internal talent to create a pipeline of future leaders.

• Implemented Regional Talent Management Life Cycle, (Annual Performance Review, Merit, Bonus and Promotion process), including HIPO program, leadership development, succession planning.

• Awarded over $1mm in Grant Funds by partnering with City, State, County agencies and officials. Harman International – Novi, MI 2012– 2016

U.S. Audio and Infotainment Solutions Company

Divisional HR Manager Reported to Sr. Director, Human Resources, N.A. Led team of 4, supporting fast paced growing business of over 500+ employees across multiple U.S. sites. Mentored 2

• Managed divisional employee lifecycle of onboarding, performance management, succession planning, career planning, annual merit, and bonus process.

• Coached and counseled leaders on employee relations, organizational changes and restructuring.

• Conducted full cycle investigation including unemployment, EEOC and court mediation/litigation cases.

• Hired, coached, developed, mentored and trained new HR staff. Key Accomplishments

• Partnered with comp team to enhance Engineering compensation programs and manage internal equities.

• Led divisional performance management process, (Annual Performance Review, Succession Planning).

• Organizational Development and Workforce Planning, including restructuring of business and management of division wide organizational changes.

• Collaborated with outside counsel and comp. team to process hundreds of immigration cases, including arranging global employee relocations and Expat assignments.

• Implemented and facilitated new hire on-boarding program. GST AutoLeather, Inc. – Southfield, MI 2008-2012

U.S. Automotive Leather Manufacturer (non-union)

Corporate Human Resources Manager Reported to Corporate Director, HR. 4 Direct Reports Key Accomplishments

• Set up, designed and managed Health and Welfare programs with full fiduciary responsibilities.

• Partnered with ASE and Towers Watson on designing competitive compensation program.

• Led corporate wide annual performance management process.

• HRIS/Payroll transition from Ceridian to ADP solutions.

• Led all Merger & Acquisition HR initiatives.

Prior Experience

Sumitomo Bakelite, NA; Sr. Corporate HR Generalist (union and non-union) 2007-2008 HP Pelzer, Automotive NA; HR Generalist (non-union) 2000-2006

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