Gemma Smith

VP People at PSI Services

Gemma Smith (MSc MCIPD) has a diverse background in HR and management consulting. Their most recent role was as the VP People at PSI Services LLC, where they led a global HR team and provided support to executive leaders. Prior to that, they worked as a Freelance HR Consultant & Director at Energise Consulting, offering HR and business services to small-medium sized clients. Gemma also served as the HR Director for EMEA & Canada at First Advantage, a background check solutions company, and as the HR Manager UK & EMEA at LEWIS Global Communications. Earlier in their career, they worked as an HR Advisor at TMP Worldwide UK and as a Recruitment Assistant/Resourcer at ECOM, a digital recruitment agency. Gemma has a strong track record of delivering effective HR support and driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives.

Gemma Smith (MSc MCIPD) has a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Kingston University. Prior to that, they obtained a BA (Hons) in Business Management with a placement year from the University of Kent. In addition to their education, Gemma holds various certifications including Equality & Diversity from NCFE, Mental Health First Aid Champion from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, DISC Certification from Take Flight Learning, and DISC Training from Thomas International. Gemma is also a Chartered Member of CIPD.

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Timeline

  • VP People

    January, 2024 - present

  • Senior HR Director, Global

    July, 2022

  • HR Director, Global

    August, 2019

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