Rebekah Smith
Hampstead
Summary
Highly focused and ambitious individual bringing over 10 years of Human Resource experience, along with over 3 years of Management and COO experience. Astute and proactive problem-solver possessing elevated business and operations acumen honed through progressive career history, diverse industries knowledge and accomplished educations. Talented in key HR functions, spanning employee hiring, training, development, and retention promoting relationship building. Focuses on employee engagement, quality and service excellence to achieve growth objective.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
State of Maryland Register of Wills
Towson, MD
10.2025 - Current
- Senior HR and operations leader supporting a multi-site organization of approximately 300 employees across 24 locations, advising executives on workforce strategy, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
- Led employee relations, investigations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, and policy development across diverse teams.
- Managed payroll coordination, procurement, financial controls, and compliance reporting to support scalable, audit-ready operations.
HR and Finance Manager
Baltimore County Register of Wills
Towson, MD
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed end-to-end HR operations for a 40-employee organization, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, investigations, performance management, compensation, and payroll coordination.
- Developed and maintained HR policies, employee handbooks, training programs, and compliance processes to support engagement, retention, and legal adherence.
- Oversaw financial administration, procurement, recordkeeping, and internal controls while supervising HR and administrative staff and advising leadership on workforce planning and organizational needs.
Deputy Administrator
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Baltimore, MD
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported executive leadership (Administrator and Chief Medical Examiner) in overseeing operations, HR, and administrative functions for a 100-employee organization.
- Led HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, compensation decisions, performance evaluations, employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary actions up to termination.
- Managed payroll, timekeeping, financial records, procurement, inventory, and purchasing card administration; supported budgeting, forecasting, and audit readiness.
- Developed and enforced organizational policies, employee handbook, compliance reporting, continuity planning, and vendor/service contracts; supervised administrative, IT, facilities, and procurement staff.
Human Resource Officer
Maryland Department of Health
Balitmore, MD
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Supported HR operations for a 10,000+ employee statewide workforce, serving as designated HR officer for sub-departments totaling ~300 employees.
- Advised managers and executives on recruitment, onboarding, compensation, performance management, disciplinary actions, probationary reviews, and employee relations.
- Coordinated with central HR, benefits, EEO, and payroll teams to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Led orientations, training, policy implementation, and system/process improvements to enhance workforce efficiency and consistency.
- Conducted interviews, approvals, and personnel documentation; supported leave administration (FMLA, LOA, EPA) and COVID tracking procedures.
HR Liasion
Primoris
White Marsh, MD
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Supported HR operations for ~300 employees, including pre-employment background checks, drug testing/DOT physicals, onboarding, employee file updates, and terminations/disciplinary actions.
- Conducted new hire orientations, maintained personnel records, and tracked employee training, DOT certifications, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Managed office operations including inventory requests, work orders, vendor coordination (catering, cleaning, signage, copier services), and daily revenue ledgers.
- Coordinated field operations for the East region, including crew scheduling, job tracking, utility tickets, paving/meter services, and submission of reports to inspectors and external partners.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Larry H Miller Corporation (Utah Jazz)
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Processed vendor invoices with high accuracy, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Coordinated monthly reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to enhance financial integrity.
- Managed payment schedules using accounting software, optimizing cash flow and supporting budget adherence across departments.
Education
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2024
Certificate - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2022
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Workplace Investigations
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Onboarding & Orientation
- Performance Management (PEP / PIP)
- Compensation & Classification
- ADA / FMLA / Leave Administration
- Policy Development & Enforcement
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Workforce Planning
- Organizational Development
- Succession Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Labor & Employment Compliance
Timeline
Human Resources Director
State of Maryland Register of Wills
10.2025 - Current
HR and Finance Manager
Baltimore County Register of Wills
05.2024 - 10.2025
Deputy Administrator
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
06.2022 - 05.2024
Human Resource Officer
Maryland Department of Health
01.2019 - 06.2022
HR Liasion
Primoris
12.2015 - 12.2018
Accounts Payable Clerk
Larry H Miller Corporation (Utah Jazz)
11.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix