Matthew Smith

Director, People Analytics - HRIS Hackensack Meridian Health

Matthew Smith is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in empowering C-suite executives to make data-driven decisions that drive business growth. Specializing in people analytics, strategic planning, and workforce transformation, he excels at aligning strategic initiatives with long-term business goals, ensuring organizations scale efficiently and effectively. Passionate about turning ideas into impact, Smith remains committed to empowering leaders and organizations to achieve sustainable success.

At Hackensack Meridian Health, Smith spearheaded a transformative workforce planning initiative, leveraging advanced analytics and agile techniques to address critical hiring challenges, which improved time-to-fill for hard-to-recruit roles. At Altria, he achieved a 13-fold increase in people analytics funding, elevating decision-making capabilities and delivering a solid ROI. Additionally, he redesigned employee surveys, resulting in a fivefold increase in participation and enhanced engagement insights.

Recognized as one of Visier’s "Top 25 HR Leaders to Watch" in 2022, Smith demonstrated strategic agility, creativity, and communication expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver actionable insights. With accolades like Capital One’s Circle of Excellence Award and co-inventor credit on a patent, he has earned a reputation for driving measurable results and fostering trust across teams.