MARIA G. MEDINA, SPHR

Whittier, California *****

626-***-**** • Email: acpipi@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Manager, Senior Regional Human Resources Manager

Versatile, energetic, and forward-thinking bilingual manager with demonstrated leadership in human resources,

specializing in partnering with internal business groups. Accomplished in providing clear direction to staff, as well as

building and maximizing the performance of cross-functional teams. Optimal professional with fiduciary experience,

coupled with proven success in handling highly confidential materials and information. Influential leader offering

demonstrated success in strengthening morale and spirit, and fostering open cooperation and communication.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Budget Planning/Analysis Employee Relations Organizational Development

Strategic Planning Compensation Design Federal, State & Local Regulations

Training & Mentoring Succession Planning Full Cycle Recruitment

Multi-site Management HRIS System Design Change Management

SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Boosted HR Departmental internal customer service scores over 10%, from 3.8 to 4.21 within 12 months. (CO-OP)

• Recognized as the number one performing region (Los Angeles region) in the nation four out of five years. (YUM!)

• Instrumental in the assimilation of an acquired company’s Human Resources Department. (AIMCO)

• Negotiated 2010/2011 health care benefits renewal down by 20% through minimal plan design changes and broker leverage,

saving over $900,000 dollars and preserving the premium contribution strategy. (CO-OP).

• Instrumental in RFP process for the procurement and implementation of new HRIS systems. (CO-OP)

• Lead project team that revamped system-wide job descriptions to guarantee compliance with ADA law. (YUM!)

• Spearheaded HRIS enhancement project, implementing performance appraisals onto online HRIS system for ease of access

and completion. Established employee and manager portal in collaboration with IT and HRIS Manager. (YUM!)

• Lead RFP process for the analysis and comparison of broker services resulting in successful selection of larger broker with

more capacity to serve our employees. (CO-OP)

• Created online training system for sales team to enhance in house training. (PFS)

• Contributed to shaping and implementing culture strategy to improve employee engagement and reduce turnover. (PFS)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Executed the delivery of all human resources activities for national and international companies. Created and ensured adherence

to annual departmental operating budgets of up to $1.2 million. Oversaw teams of human resources professionals responsible for

the HR services to approximately 3500 staff located in various locations around the country. Champion for company culture

development. Work closely with upper and lower management to advise, counsel and coach them on how to handle employee

relations issues. Responsible for design and administration of comprehensive benefits plans. Liaised with business leaders to

redesign and align newly formed HR organizational structures after corporate acquisitions. Performed competitive analysis to

create attractive compensation and benefits programs. Authored comprehensive training and on-boarding materials. Shrunk cost-

per-hire through active management of talent acquisition and retention initiatives. Conducted investigations upon claims of sexual

harassment, age discrimination, race discrimination, etc.

Developed Leave of Absence (LOA) Manual with procedures and instructions on how to handle different types of leaves of

absences. Directed annual performance and merit review process. Researched, analyzed and procured HRIS systems. Created

compelling talent retention strategies to recruit, hire, train and motivate staff. Proficient in social media use for business purposes,

through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yelp, etc. HRIS experience in People Soft, Oracle, Ivantage, ADP. ATS experience: Taleo,

Velocity, ADP Virtual Edge.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA • 2012 to PRESENT

A fortune 500 food distribution company with over $13 billion in annual sales and 39 distribution centers in the U.S.

Human Resources Manager

Support a $420 million dollar distribution warehouse with 270+ employees.

WESTWOOD COLLEGE, Southern, California • 2012 to 2012

A for-profit institution of higher learning with 17 campus locations in six states and online learning options.

Regional Human Resources Manager

Supported 6 campuses in Southern California and Denver, Colorado with a population of approximately 600 employees.

CO-OP FINANCIAL SERVICES, Rancho Cucamonga, California • 2009-2011

The industry leader in access and convenience products for credit unions..

Human Resources Manager

Supported population of 280 employees with 65% located in California and the remainder located in 25 other US states.

YUM BRANDS INC., (Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silvers and A&W), Irvine, California • 2003-2009

The largest restaurant company in the world which includes Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, Long John Silver’s and A&W. A Fortune

500 company.

Regional Human Resources Manager – Kentucky Fried Chicken

Supported 2 Regions in California with 150+ locations and 500+ managers, Area Coaches and 2 Region Coaches.

Regional Staffing Manager – Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver

Full-cycle recruitment for Restaurant Management and Regional Operations Team in Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas.

AIMCO CORPORATION, Beverly Hills, California • 2000-2003

A leading REIT composed of 768 apartment properties with 123,000 apartments in 43 states and Puerto Rico. A Fortune 1000

company.

Human Resources Director

Supported 475+ employees located in 138 locations in 6 Southwestern States. Provided all aspects of Human Resources services.

E DUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Masters of Science – Human Resources Design • S chool of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences

Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management • C alifornia State University, Los Angeles, CA

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Human Resources Certification Institute, Alexandria, Virginia

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Professional Member

National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) - Member

Meyers Briggs Certified Administrator(MBTI)

LANGUAGES

Spanish - Fluent

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