Charlotte Smith
About Charlotte Smith
Charlotte Smith serves as the Global Director of Talent & Development at Salt, where she oversees talent strategies and internal recruitment processes. With extensive experience in recruitment and talent management across various companies, she focuses on enhancing employee branding and streamlining workforce management.
Work at SALT
Charlotte Smith serves as the Global Director of Talent & Development at SALT, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of talent strategies, focusing on enhancing the company's employee brand. Her responsibilities include managing internal recruitment processes and succession planning to support company growth. She works with a diverse range of companies, from startups to multinationals, to improve workforce management through data-driven strategies.
Previous Experience in Talent Development
Prior to her current role, Charlotte Smith held various positions in talent development and recruitment. She worked at nGAGE Specialist Recruitment as Global Director of Talent & Development from 2019 to 2020 and as Group Head of Talent & Development from 2018 to 2020. Her experience also includes serving as Head of People at GCS Recruitment Specialists from 2010 to 2018, where she managed talent acquisition across the UK, EU, and USA. Additionally, she was the Head of Talent & Development at The Barton Partnership from 2020 to 2021.
Career Background in Recruitment
Charlotte Smith's career in recruitment began at Huxley Associates as a Principal Consultant from 2005 to 2008. She then transitioned to GCS Recruitment Specialists, where she held multiple roles, including Sales Development Manager and Training Manager, from 2011 to 2015. Her early career includes a position as Senior Sales Executive at Inchcape from 2003 to 2005. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape.
Education and Expertise
Charlotte Smith studied at Langtree, where she developed foundational skills that have supported her career in talent development and recruitment. Her expertise lies in creating and delivering training programs that utilize blended learning techniques. She emphasizes the importance of return on investment and productivity in training initiatives, steering away from traditional methods such as PowerPoint presentations.
Coaching and Employee Engagement
In her professional practice, Charlotte Smith engages with employees at all levels, adopting a coaching approach that prioritizes action and results. She focuses on developing initiatives that enhance recruitment, development, and retention strategies within organizations. Her work is guided by data to ensure fairness and effectiveness in workforce management processes.