Emilie Smart

About Emilie Smart

Results-oriented Human Resources professional with experience as a trusted strategic partner, delivering tailored HR solutions that drive organizational success. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with business goals, I specialize in recruitment, classification, organizational change, workers\' compensation, medical management programs, ergonomics, and workplace safety initiatives. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Successfully managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from job postings to onboarding, ensuring the hiring of top talent within tight deadlines. Classification Expertise: Provided strategic guidance on classification and reclassification, ensuring accurate job descriptions, competitive compensation, and regulatory compliance. Workers\' Compensation & Medical Management: Designed and implemented proactive programs that reduced claim costs and expedited return-to-work timelines.Passionate about fostering positive workplace cultures and driving impactful HR initiatives, I am dedicated to supporting organizations in achieving their goals while prioritizing employee well-being and compliance.

Experience

1. Manager Ii (Assistant Division Chief, Talent Acquisition)

   CalPERS

   Jan 2024 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   I lead the day-to-day operations of the Talent Acquisition Section, overseeing Selection Services, Classification & Outreach, and multiple career development programs for a diverse workforce. I manage high-level escalations and partner with senior leadership on complex recruitment and selection matters, ensuring strict adherence to merit principles and all relevant laws and regulations. I provide strategic direction on process improvements, including assisting with the implementation of a new cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) system, streamlining hiring workflows and improving efficiency. By developing and rolling out innovative sourcing strategies, I reduce vacancy rates by 6% and significantly increase the pipeline of external candidates entering state service. Through collaboration with stakeholders, I helped implement a more efficient hiring model, championing transformative change for both CalPERS and the state. Additionally, I play a key role in strategic planning, oversee high-impact projects and performance metrics, and provide consultative guidance to senior leaders on classification, outreach, and career services. In the absence of the Deputy Human Resources Officer, I ensure continuity of operations and represent the division at critical meetings, strengthening cross-functional relationships and organizational effectiveness. I am passionate about building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement in talent acquisition to support organizational success.

Education

• California State University, Chico

  B.A., Political Science

• UC Davis Extension

  Certificate Program in Human Resource Development and Management

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Benefits Administration
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Payroll
• Performance Management
• Employment Law
• Onboarding
• Accounts Payable
• Hris
• Customer Service
• Employee Benefits
• Compensation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Interviewing
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• HR Policies
• Personnel Management
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Management
• College Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Internet Recruiting