Richard Smith

Richard Smith is an experienced leader in compensation and benefits, currently serving as the Director of Compensation and Benefits at Ryerson since June 2023. In this role, Richard manages employee benefits programs, compensation plans, payroll administration, and HRIS functions across a competitive manufacturing environment. Prior to joining Ryerson, Richard held the position of Head of Global Benefits at Citadel, where responsibilities included designing and managing global benefit programs across 12 countries. Richard also served as Senior Director of Benefits and Director of Benefits at Alight Solutions, overseeing significant revenue generation and leading multinational teams in benefit administration. Earlier career roles at Mercer and Aon focused on retirement plan consulting and outsourcing services, further solidifying Richard's expertise in HR operations and client relations. Richard holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.