Her Story
About Brittany
Brittany Smith is a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with more than a decade of experience in recruitment, having worked in the field since 2014. She currently serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page, where she supports RPO clients as an integrated recruiter. Her work spans high-growth companies and enterprise organizations, with a focus on identifying and attracting specialized talent across technology, engineering, and other business functions. In her current work, Brittany supports recruitment for iHerb, an online health and wellness e-commerce company, where she focuses on technology and engineering positions, including AI engineers, software professionals, and UX designers. She also spent more than two years serving as the sole recruiter supporting Gorilla Energy, an international energy drink company based in Dubai, helping launch the brand in the U.S. by building regional sales and distribution teams, account management, marketing, and brand ambassador functions. Previously in her career, she recruited for EY, a global big 4, on the technology team. Her early career spans engineering, manufacturing, HVAC, finance, and skilled trades. Brittany holds a degree in Health Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has built her career around determination, strong results, and meaningful professional relationships. She is particularly experienced in building and scaling high growth teams for organizations she supports. Her approach emphasizes honesty, trust, positive workplace culture, and a strong commitment to delivering successful outcomes for both clients and candidates.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Brittany
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my determination, my genuine enjoyment of delivering results, and the example I want to set for my children. As a working mom of five, a huge part of my drive comes from showing my kids that you can build a successful career while still being present and committed at home.
It is especially important to me that my daughters grow up knowing that women can have meaningful careers, lead, succeed, and make a significant impact in the workplace while also being deeply devoted to their families. I want them to see firsthand that being a mother and being ambitious are not mutually exclusive. I hope the example I set gives them the confidence to pursue whatever version of success they choose for themselves.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is not to take “no” personally. I view recruiting much like sales, where every response or piece of feedback is an opportunity to learn and improve. I see rejection as redirection and use feedback to refine my approach and move in the right direction.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women entering recruitment to have a genuine passion for helping others achieve their professional goals. Building strong relationships, earning trust, and advocating for both candidates and clients are essential to success. If you enjoy connecting with people and helping someone land their dream job, recruitment can be an incredibly rewarding career.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in recruitment right now is navigating how quickly our field is evolving with the integration of AI. Technology has the ability to make us more efficient and strategic, but I believe it should enhance the human side of recruiting, never replace it.
Recruitment is ultimately about people. As we continue to adopt new technology, it is incredibly important to maintain personalization and make sure candidates feel seen, valued, and connected throughout the process. Especially in today’s economic climate, recruiters can sometimes have a reputation for “ghosting” candidates or treating them like another application in a system. I believe we have a responsibility to change that perception.
For me, the opportunity is finding the right balance: embracing innovation and staying ahead of technology while never losing the personal relationships, communication, and trust that make recruiting meaningful. Even when the answer is no, candidates deserve communication and respect. The best technology should give us more time to connect with people, not less.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are honesty, trust, and a strong commitment to a positive culture. I believe the values I prioritize in my personal life should also guide how I work and build relationships professionally.
Join Influential Women and start making an impact. Register now.