Sophia Darling Smith, MBA
About Sophia Darling Smith, MBA
Sophia Darling Smith, MBA, serves as the Director of Compensation & Benefits at Shift, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in managing benefits operations and implementing compensation strategies across various organizations.
Current Role at Shift
Sophia Darling Smith serves as the Director of Compensation & Benefits at Shift, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compensation strategies and benefits operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her extensive experience in the field allows her to implement effective compensation frameworks that support employee satisfaction and retention.
Previous Experience in HR Management
Prior to her current role, Sophia held various positions in human resources management. She worked as the Global Director of Benefits at REEF from 2017 to 2021, where she focused on enhancing HR policies. Her experience also includes serving as the Benefits Operations Manager at Aon in 2016, and as HR Compliance Manager at Signature Consultants from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she has worked in benefits management roles at AlphaStaff and OneKreate.
Education and Expertise
Sophia holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, which she completed from 1995 to 2000. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Human Resources from Nova Southeastern University between 2004 and 2006. Her academic background supports her expertise in compensation strategies, benefits operations, and HR consulting.
Knowledge of Employment Laws
Sophia possesses in-depth knowledge of key employment laws, including the Affordable Care Act and the U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This understanding is essential for her role in managing benefits operations and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Her expertise contributes to the development of policies that enhance employee satisfaction.
Achievements in HR Policy Development
Throughout her career, Sophia has demonstrated a history of improving HR policies to boost employee satisfaction and retention. Her work in various organizations has involved implementing and managing compensation strategies that align with the goals of the organizations she has served. This focus on employee-centric policies has been a hallmark of her professional journey.