West Jordan, Utah, United States, May 2025 – Tyler Broadbent has joined SME Steel as the new Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in labor relations, HR transformation, and workforce optimization. In his new role, Tyler will be leading the entire HR and administrative function across all SME Industries, focusing on delivering cost-effective, scalable HR models that drive bottom-line results.
Prior to this appointment, Tyler served as VP – HR & Labor Relations at SME Steel, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s labor strategy and strengthening enterprise-wide HR operations. His leadership in that role helped build a strong foundation for his transition to CHRO.
Before joining SME, Tyler spent over five years at L3Harris Technologies, first as International Labor Relations Manager and later as Principal – International Labor Relations. In these roles, he led global labor activities, served as first-chair negotiator, managed arbitration and grievance proceedings, and introduced enterprise-wide labor education programs. He was a trusted advisor to field HR teams and senior leadership on U.S. labor law and strategic labor initiatives.
Tyler’s earlier experience includes a four-year tenure at Honeywell, where he held progressively senior HR roles, including HR Site Leader and Senior HR Generalist. He provided end-to-end HRBP support across multiple sites and led key initiatives in grievance management, compensation planning, site consolidation, and talent performance.
He began his HR journey with early roles at Utah State University and Olsen Builders, bringing a unique combination of strategic HR thinking and operational execution to all his leadership roles.
About SME Steel
SME Steel is a nationally recognized leader in structural steel fabrication and erection, providing full turnkey steel construction services from design-assist consultation to detailing, shop fabrication, and field erection. Known for its precision, performance, and commitment to quality, SME Steel has earned a strong reputation in the industry for delivering on-time, on-budget projects with unmatched customer satisfaction.
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