Emmett H. Smith Jr. is an experienced human resources manager seeking a new position. He has over 25 years of experience in human resources, employee relations, training, and recruitment/retention. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice Administration. His most recent role was as a Human Resource Specialist at Enclos Corporation, where he assisted with recruiting, interviewing, employee engagement, and developing HR policies and procedures.

1. Emmett H. Smith Jr.
7813 Duntrune Drive ▪ Chesterfield, VA 23838
804-305-7572 ▪ emmettsmith924@yahoo.com
Experienced manager with extensive and direct knowledge and skill in employee relations, training,
and recruitment/retention.
Education and professional experience include:
 Diversified leadership experience in a variety of roles involving different
aspects of Human Resource Management.
 Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or
issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices,
policies, procedures, or government law.
 Skilled at recruiting, motivating and developing teams and identifying and
establishing long-term professional relationships across multiple
categories and channels.
 Conducting training using a wide range of instructional designs.
 Knowledge and experience conducting and leading internal and external
investigations, to include background in fraud, legal matters, security, and
safety.
 Knowledge and experience with employment law, EEOC guidelines,
recruitment, retention and related employee relations issues.
 Effective decision-making and communication skills are required as is the
ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 Highly proficient in analysis, with proven ability to identify areas in need of
improvement, develop effective resolutions and create cohesive teams
that develop successful solutions.
EDUCATION
2007 University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Human Resource Management
1995 John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA
Associated Degree: Criminal Justice Administration
Skills Overview:
 Employee Relations
 Recruitment
 Training
 Employee Retention
 Leadership
 MS Office Suite
 Employment Law
 Team Development
 Decision Making
 Process
Improvement

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2014 to Present Enclos Corporation
Richmond, VA
Human Resource Specialist
 Assist the Human Resource department with recruiting, interviewing and recommending possible candidates for
positions within the company.
 Providing human resources expertise in employee engagement activities including employee and labor relations,
coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, training and other HR
activities.
 Manage full-lifecycle recruitment from sourcing to negotiating offers. Continually seek new ways to find talent,
advertise and network open positions.
 Manage/prioritize day-to-day recruiting workflow and interviews.
 Coordinate meetings and interviews and manage all recruiting calendars. Manage and monitor all candidate
communication.
 Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
 Oversee the maintenance and communication of employment records required by law.
 Build partnerships; develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
 Implements human resources programs to meet business and functional needs.
Emmett H. Smith Jr.
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1989 to 2013 Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office
Chesterfield, VA
Background Investigator/Human Resources Assistant (February 2014 – Present)
 Working in a part-time capacity, responsible for interviewing and conducting background review of potential hires.
 Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable
individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the
background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation.
 Provided extensive skills screening of candidates, and made recommendations to hire. Obtained information through
interview, investigation and observation.
 Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
 Advising leaders on and ensuring compliance with Human Resources policies, procedures and practices.
Lieutenant (November 2006 to December 2013)

3.  Responsible for overseeing the efforts of the courts and the jails, including the day-to-day operation of detention
facilities. Managed two Sergeants (managers) and up to 27 Deputies.
 Organized, directed and coordinated the work of subordinates, including training of subordinate staff.
 Collaborative, “roll up your sleeves” leader who positioned team members for maximum growth and inspired peak
performance by creating an environment of accountability and camaraderie.
 Reviewed division policies, procedures and practices; making corrections and revisions as necessary. Developed
policy and procedures for section and activity administered.
 Reviewed incident reports daily. Monitored overall inmate behavior and environmental conditions within the facility.
 Ensured shift training was conducted monthly.
 Created and implemented a new "line of duty death" policy for the county Sheriff’s office.
 Counselled, coached and assisted in solving employee problems.
 Assumed Hearing Officer role during formal employee disciplinary hearings.
Investigator (July 1989 to November 2006)
 Investigated all complaints concerning conduct violations, criminal acts, policy and procedure violations and enforced
state compliance laws and requirements.
 Supervised the Fugitive Task Force which investigated, located and arrested wanted persons using multiple
databases and law enforcement techniques.
 Provided written and verbal recommendations concerning Internal Affairs cases and disciplinary actions.
 Handled FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests.
 Met with county attorneys concerning legal interpretations, law suits and policy change requirements.
 Testified in legal cases.
 Served as liaison to the Sheriff and General Assembly.
 Conducted full cycle background investigations on potential candidates for hire and sat on the hiring board.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Society Human Resource Mangers (SHRM)