Marielle Smith
About Marielle Smith
Marielle Smith serves as the Head of People Operations at Material Security, bringing extensive experience in human resources and talent management from various leadership roles in notable companies. She holds a PhD from Harvard University and specializes in diversity and inclusion, compensation analysis, and effective talent acquisition strategies.
Current Role at Material Security
Marielle Smith serves as the Head of People Operations at Material Security, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's people strategies and operations within the San Francisco Bay Area, utilizing a remote work model. Her responsibilities include overseeing employee engagement, talent acquisition, and organizational development.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Before joining Material Security, Marielle Smith held several significant roles in people operations. She was the VP of People at Narvar from 2020 to 2022, where she contributed to shaping the company's workforce strategy. Prior to that, she served as VP of People and Culture at Science Exchange from 2018 to 2020 and as VP of People at Inflection from 2016 to 2018. Her experience spans various aspects of human resources, including recruiting, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
Educational Background
Marielle Smith holds a PhD in Germanic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University, where she studied from 1988 to 1995. Additionally, she earned a BA in German from UC Irvine, completing her studies there from 1983 to 1987. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical skills and understanding of diverse cultures.
Expertise in Human Resources
Marielle Smith possesses a strong analytical mindset and a bias for action, which are essential for solving complex problems in people operations. She specializes in diversity and inclusion, compensation analysis, and total rewards. Her expertise extends to recruiting marketing programs and interview training, which contribute to effective talent acquisition strategies. She also holds a SHRM certification, indicating her proficiency in strategic HR and talent management.
Board Membership at Bonafide
In addition to her role at Material Security, Marielle Smith is a Board Member at Bonafide, a position she has held since 2023. This role allows her to leverage her extensive experience in people operations to influence organizational strategy and governance within the company, which is based in Oakland, California.