Paula Smith

Paula Smith is an experienced Human Resources professional with a strong background in employee management and organizational safety. Currently serving as the Human Resources / Health Safety Environment Manager at Solmax since July 2023, Paula also holds the position of President at Sumter SHRM since September 2022. Previous roles include Benefits Manager at Thompson Industrial Services, LLC and Human Resources and Safety Manager at EMS-CHEMIE (North America) Inc, where responsibilities encompassed recruitment, policy compliance, and performance management. Paula's tenure in HR also includes positions such as Human Resources Manager for a private entity, Assistant Human Resources Manager, and Human Resources Coordinator at Firestone Building Products. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in HR Management from Limestone University and an Associate of Arts in Computer Programming from Florence Darlington Technical College.