About Us

Elaine Smith, SPHR  Owner/Consultant

Background

Besides being a seasoned SPHR certified  professional with over 20 years experience in the field, Elaine Smith’s career shows a significant commitment to the HR profession.  She is recipient of the coveted SC Human Resource Professional of the Year Award, Small Business Success Award, local HR Professional of the Year Award, and numerous other awards for professional excellence.

She developed a project that won the prestigious National Pinnacle Award - National SHRM's highest award given to only eight out of hundreds of entries submitted each year from across the Nation.

As a client of Benchmark, you will receive the same professional and personal service that has won us recognition as a top practitioner in the field of Human Resources.

We pride ourselves in staying up to date on changing workplace laws and regulations so that our clients can trust that they are in full compliance. We generally do not need to visit your location to work with you and we offer our services at a very competitive and affordable price.

Credentials

SPHR Certified Human Resource Professional.  Bachelor’s Degree, Cum Laude Graduate and Most Outstanding Business Graduate Award.  Member Local and National SHRM. 

Areas of Expertise

Affirmative Action plan development, assistance with OFCCP audits, EEO compliance, sexual harassment/ discrimination investigations and related AAP support and training. Also experienced in development of policy manuals and employee handbooks as well as technical and systems support for mergers, acquisitions and start-ups, employment law, diversity, employee relations, general HR, HR policies and  procedures, HR technology and systems, performance management, and training.

Recognition

Winner of South Carolina Human Resource Professional of the Year Award (presented by SC Chamber of Commerce and SC Human Resource Association), Anderson Area Human Resource Professional of the Year Award, Anderson Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Award, Frigidaire (Electrolux) Vision and Values Award for Professionalism,  Business and Professional Women’s Career Woman of the Year Award, and various other awards for professional excellence. Developed and championed a project that won the Prestigious National Pinnacle Award (only 8 given nationwide each year by SHRM)