Donna Smith

About Donna Smith

Empowering People. Elevating Performance. Transforming Culture.I’m a Talent Recruiter who thrives on turning challenges into opportunities for organizational growth. Throughout my career, I’ve built high-impact human resources teams, reimagined performance management systems, and led workforce strategies that don’t just check boxes—they spark engagement, drive retention, and deliver significant business results. My approach is rooted in strong compliance and legal knowledge, but also infused with innovation, empathy, and a drive to make workplaces better for everyone.I’ve led transformations in diverse environments—from tribal enterprises and resorts to private corporations—and no matter the industry, I bring a unique blend of people-first leadership and data-driven decision making. Whether I’m designing a leadership development program or implementing HR tech solutions, my goal is simple: help people and organizations thrive together. I’m passionate about creating cultures where collaboration isn’t an initiative—it’s a mindset.What sets me apart is my ability to connect strategy to action. I work closely with senior leaders to align HR with company goals while staying grounded in the day-to-day needs of employees. I believe the best HR leaders are also great listeners, clear communicators, and bold problem-solvers—and I strive to be all three.Core Strengths:• Recruitment and Talent Selection • Employee Engagement & Retention• Organizational Development• Compliance & Employment Law• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning• Benefits & Compensation Management• HRIS & Technology Integration• Culture & Change ManagementLet’s connect and talk about building stronger teams, better systems, and workplaces people actually love to be part of.

Experience

1. Recruiter

   Mercy

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

  2012

• Pittsburg State University

  Master of Science - MS

  2018 — 2020

• Central Methodist University

  Accounting and Business/Management

Skills

• Organizational Development
• Talent Management
• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Payroll
• Temporary Placement
• Customer Service
• Training
• Human Resources
• Workforce Planning
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• College Recruiting
• Human Resource Development
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Coaching
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Management
• Team Building
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Personnel Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• Loans
• Social Networking
• Hiring
• S
• Onboarding
• Deferred Compensation
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Public Speaking
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Succession Planning