Jason Smart

About Jason Smart

Experienced Human Resources leader with broad exposure across a variety of HR specialties including Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Org. Development, Training and Content Development, ATS/HRIS, Benefits, and Safety. Largest strengths and interests lie with leading HR teams, project management, employee engagement and leading complex employee relations activities.

Experience

1. Sr Human Resource Manager

   Colony Brands, Inc.

   Nov 2018 — Present · Monroe, WI, US

   Acts as a Senior Recruitment Manager, Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) and Employee Engagement Leader.Strategic Leadership: Defines and leads the overall employee engagement strategy for the organization, aligning it with broader HR and business objectives to enhance organizational culture and performance.Collaboration & Partnership: Works closely with HR teams and business units to design and implement people strategies that drive employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity.Data-Driven Decision Making: Implements best practices and leverages analytics to develop and execute strategies for retention, culture change, and other key factors impacting employee engagement.Subject Matter Expertise: Serves as the SME for the organization’s Employee Engagement solution and supports all other HRIS tools, including ATS, LMS, and Performance Management Systems.Leadership Coaching & Development: Coaches and develops leaders, equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to enhance the employee experience and execute functional-specific action plans.Accountability & Execution: Ensures leadership accountability by driving the creation, execution, and completion of action plans aimed at improving employee engagement and organizational culture.Continuous Feedback & Improvement: Maintains a continuous pulse on team member morale through focus groups, surveys, town halls, one-on-one interviews, and other methods. Evaluates and applies insights to support informed HR and business decisions.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, (Human Resource Emphasis)

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• New Hire Orientations
• College Recruiting
• Fmla
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• Deferred Compensation
• Personnel Management
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Workforce Planning
• Onboarding
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Hris