Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Lynda Munoz, MBA,BSBM, SHRM

Results-Focused Leader Dedicated to Optimizing Staff Development & Company Success

Turlock, CA 209-***-**** ******@*********.***

Profile of Qualifications

Highly accomplished Human Resources Director eager to contribute 15+ years of professional experience in Staff Development, Talent Acquisition, and Program Management toward maximizing an employer’s success

Proven ability of producing strategic, improvement, and incentive plans that streamline HR processes and enhance organizational growth opportunities, employee workflow, and workforce safety

Expertise in quickly reconciling moderate to complex employee disputes, arbitrations, and claims

Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple large-scale HR projects to optimize productivity and achieve critical goals in employee morale, retention, engagement, performance, and satisfaction

Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to recruiting, training, evaluating, directing, and developing high-performance teams

Offer an in-depth understanding of administering pay, benefits, compensation, and leave in accordance with company policies, procedures, legal contracts, and state / federal regulations

Professional Experience

Americore, Inc. – Hilmar, CA 11/2023 – 03/2025

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Americore, Inc.

Human Resource Manager

Hilmar, CA

Conducted salary compression studies to enhance career progression and talent retention.

Managed weekly payroll for 72 employees using QuickBooks.

Developed a comprehensive employee handbook reflecting current laws and policies.

Implemented an annual performance review process aligned with new policy updates.

SupHerb Farms Inc. – Turlock, CA 8/2021- 11/2022

Director of Human Resources & Safety

Conducted and analyzed industry trends, as well as wage and salary report to determine competitive compensation plans.

Consistently ensure daily operations comply with federal and state laws, Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Effectively managed, motivated, and coached 7 Human Resource Specialists employees including EHS

Ingomar Packing Company – Los Banos, CA 2/2018 – 7/2021

Director of Human Resources & Safety

Streamline and expedite HR operations to maximize productivity, quality, and staff satisfaction

Analyze industry trends, as well as wage and salary reports to determine competitive compensation plans

Promptly identify and mitigate employee disputes to maintain retention

Produce in-depth reports for management that highlight projections of employment needs, equal employment opportunities, compensation plans, and employee benefits

Maintain accurate and updated records of worker-s compensation claims, benefits, enrollments, and other data required by law or local governing bodies in the organization

Offer the necessary resources and training to maximize the personal growth of leaders and executives

Remain in constant contact with management to communicate employee development initiatives, training strategies, organizational effectiveness, and compensation / benefit plans

Strategically coordinate, plan, and manage team building workshops, exercises, and programs to enhance the cohesiveness, engagement, and productivity of employees

Consistently ensure daily operations comply with federal and state laws, Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Work collaboratively with the Safety Coordinator in coordinating programs for boosting staff health and safety

Educate staff about benefit and open enrollment options

Skillfully develop and implement Annual Handbooks to maximize the success of regular and seasonal staff

George Chiala Farms – Morgan Hill, CA 2015 – 2018

Director of Human Resources

Effectively managed, motivated, and coached 7 employees including EHS and Security personnel

Recruited and hired qualified talent that met seasonal position objectives

Pacific Scientific – Hollister, CA 2010 – 2015

Human Resources Manager

Provided valuable training to guide 5 team members throughout daily operations

Wrote and received a training grant for $500K to reimburse the company for training-related costs

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Additional Work Experience

Sr. Manager of Learning & Development, EJ Gallo Winery Modesto; 2007 – 2010

Education & Professional Development

MBA– Magna Cum Laude- Ashwood University

Master’s studies in Organizational Management (MAOM), University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BSBM), University of Phoenix

Certificate of Completion, SHRM Learning System

Human Resource Generalist Certification, San Jose State University

Certificate in Training & Human Resource Development, University of California

Achieve Global Leadership Training Certification

Community Involvement

Board Member, Workforce Development Merced County

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Member, American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)

Publications

Linkage, Inc.’s Best Practices in Organization & Human Resources Development Handbook

Co-Author of “Recruitment and Retention” Chapter (Published in 2000 by Jossey-Bass

References available upon request

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