Rebecca Smith, Ph.D, Shrm Cp
About Rebecca Smith, Ph.D, Shrm Cp
Rebecca Smith, Ph.D, Shrm Cp, serves as the Director of People at Transfix, where she focuses on fostering positive organizational changes. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she possesses a strong skill set in HR functions and holds advanced degrees in psychology.
Current Role at Transfix
Rebecca Smith serves as the Director of People at Transfix, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Her responsibilities include overseeing HR functions such as recruiting, payroll, employee relations, and learning and development. Smith's expertise in creating positive organizational changes is essential to her current role.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Rebecca Smith has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Transfix as a Senior People Business Partner from 2021 to 2022 and as a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner & Site Lead from 2022 to 2023. Prior to her time at Transfix, she held roles such as Human Resources Manager at Autism Behavior Consultants and Qantas. Her background includes positions at Robert Half and Electrum, where she contributed to HR operations and administration.
Educational Background
Rebecca Smith earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine - School of Social Ecology. She furthered her education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she obtained a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Psychology. This academic foundation supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Skills and Specializations
Rebecca Smith possesses a comprehensive skill set in directing HR functions, including recruiting, payroll, employee relations, people operations, and learning and development. She specializes in bringing structure to ambiguous environments and proactively anticipating challenges. Her focus on creating positive and productive organizational changes is evident in her work across various sectors.
Certifications and Professional Development
Rebecca Smith holds a certification as a Human Resource professional, which underscores her commitment to maintaining high standards in HR practices. Her continuous professional development is reflected in her diverse roles and responsibilities throughout her career, enhancing her ability to lead HR initiatives effectively.