Mozella Smith

Background

About Mozella Smith

I’m an HR consultant who helps high-growth and multi-state organizations build scalable, legally compliant HR operations that actually work in the real world. With a background spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and federal contracting, I specialize in creating pragmatic, audit-ready solutions that align with business strategy—whether that’s building a compensation structure, designing an LOA program, implementing an HRIS, or navigating federal contractor compliance. What I Do • Compensation & Job Architecture Developed market-aligned job levels and titles using MarketPay, FLSA, and pay equity frameworks. Led reclassification projects across clinical, technical, and administrative functions. • Federal Compliance & Contracting Supported federal contractors/subcontractors with OFCCP-compliant hiring and onboarding processes. Built job postings, ATS workflows, and background check protocols. • LOA & PTO Program Design Created multi-state LOA SOPs and scalable PTO policies in ADP and UKG Ready, including tenure-based accruals and eligibility tools. • HRIS & Process Implementation Led full-cycle implementations of Paylocity, ADP Workforce Now, and UKG Ready—covering HR, Payroll, Time, Performance, and ATS modules. • Benefits & Employee Communication Built benefit comparison tools, onboarding materials, and clarified ACA and eligibility requirements for part-time/full-time teams. • Recruiting Infrastructure Designed end-to-end hiring processes for healthcare, engineering, and consulting roles. Delivered job descriptions, offer letters, interview guides, and background check workflows. • Handbook & Policy Development Drafted compliant, multi-state employee handbooks and policies—specializing in MA, NJ, NC, TX, IL, and complex state harmonization