Jolene Smith

Background

About Jolene Smith

I’m a people-centered HR and culture leader with broad experience driving strategic initiatives, program design, compensation philosophy, and employee engagement. I help organizations thrive by aligning people practices with purpose, performance, and culture—because culture isn’t one thing, it’s everything. Throughout my career, I’ve helped build workplaces where people feel valued, leaders feel supported, and culture is intentionally shaped—not left to chance. You can’t change culture with a memo or a slogan because it looks and feels different to everyone. Real culture change happens when you influence systems, habits, behaviors, and conversations at every level of an organization. Whether I’m designing a new benefits strategy, mentoring HR professionals, or helping a leadership team build clarity and connection, I bring a practical, thoughtful approach that bridges strategy with empathy. My goal is always the same: create better outcomes for people and business by starting with purpose, listening well, and leading with integrity.