Emerging HR Professional with Legal Compliance Focus

Lila Smith

Canton, Michigan • 734-***-**** • ********@***.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/lila-smith-53049a265/ EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan August 2022 - May 2026 Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources and Labor Relations, Minor in Leadership of Organizations

● Cumulative GPA: 3.83/4.0

● SHRM Member

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan September 2025 - Present Human Resources Assistant

● Complete in-person I-9 verifications and maintain confidential employee documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements

● Create and update HR materials, including position descriptions, onboarding forms, and employee handbooks, improving consistency and clarity across departmental processes

● Perform front-line HR support by assisting employees and applicants with questions, directing them to resources, and providing timely follow-up, strengthening employee relations and applicant experiences Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System, Detroit, Michigan June 2025 - August 2025 Student Intern

● Assisted with legal and compliance recordkeeping by organizing, reviewing, and maintaining confidential personnel and case-related documentation

● Coordinated with Legal, HR, Technology, and Finance teams to collect required information and advance files through established review steps

● Leveraged LexisNexis and AppEnhancer to verify employee records and flag discrepancies, supporting fraud prevention and county compliance

Wilkshire Early Childhood Center, Haslett, Michigan September 2024 - April 2025 Teaching Assistant

● Planned and implemented 30+ lessons in core subjects aligned with Michigan standards

● Monitored student progress and adapted teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning needs through differentiated and culturally responsive instruction, improving overall engagement by 20%

● Contributed alongside lead teachers to enforce classroom policies, fostering a safe, inclusive environment aligned with HR-style compliance practices

ACTIVITIES & ROLES

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Michigan State University September 2022 - Present Philanthropy, Breast Cancer Awareness

Judicial Board Chair September 2023 - Present

● Coordinate with ZTA nationals to uphold sorority standards, mediate conflicts, and facilitate restorative conversations, fostering a respectful and harmonious chapter environment Spirit and Recruitment Chair September 2024 - Present

● Enhance member engagement and retention by coordinating recruitment and spirit-building activities buildOn, Michigan State University February 2025 - Present Campus Outreach Coordinator

● Advance buildOn’s mission by promoting leadership and civic engagement opportunities to students through targeted outreach and campus partnerships, strengthening inclusion and community participation

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