Human Resources Community Engagement

Victor L. Hernandez

913-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Bringing over 15 years of cross-sector leadership experience to foster inclusive, high-performing workplaces as an HR Leader, Bilingual People Strategist, and OperaƟonal Excellence Champion. Professional Summary

Experienced bilingual HR professional and people-centered leader with a strong background in human resources, training, community engagement, and organizaƟonal development across corporate, nonprofit, and educaƟon sectors. Proven success in employee onboarding, compliance, performance management, and culturally responsive leadership. Known for fostering inclusive environments, building high-performing teams, and execuƟng process improvements that enhance both people and operaƟons. Core Competencies

HR Leadership & Strategy

Employee Onboarding & RetenƟon

Training & Development

Conflict ResoluƟon & MediaƟon

HRIS / Systems & Compliance

DEI & Cultural Competence

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Cross-Sector CollaboraƟon

Process Improvement

Six Sigma, White and Yellow Belt

Professional Experience

Smithfield Foods

Training Supervisor July 2024 – August 2025

Lead and supervised a team of trainers responsible for onboarding, training, and development of new employees.

Collaborated with the General Manager and Regional ConƟnuous Improvement Specialist to implement people-focused process improvements.

Standardized performance management pracƟces and ensured training compliance across departments.

LSI Staffing / Smithfield Foods

Human Resources Coordinator June 2021 – July 2024

Conducted interviews and pre-employment screenings for diverse candidates.

Delivered orientaƟon sessions and managed new hire documentaƟon using HRIS plaƞorms.

Translated HR policies and documents; ensured cultural competence in onboarding.

Provided hiring and onboarding assistance during staffing surges for producƟon teams. Medix Staffing / Bright Health Insurance

Membership Enrollment Specialist – Temporary August 2020 – September 2020

Supported members with policy enrollment, cancellaƟon, and premium processing.

Collaborated with underwriƟng and customer support teams to resolve cases efficiently. Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center

CerƟfied ApplicaƟon Counselor April 2014 – October 2015

Licensed by the State of Missouri to enroll individuals into ACA and Medicaid programs.

Provided bilingual community outreach and healthcare educaƟon sessions. Earlier Career Highlights

AdministraƟve Coordinator, KCK Housing Authority (2009-2014)

Program Director, YouthBuild Kansas City (2005-2009)

School Coordinator, Kauffman Scholars, Inc (2003-2005)

Community RelaƟons Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City (2000–2003)

Housing & Youth Services Director, El Centro, Inc. (1995–1999)

Admissions, Financial Aid Director & Instructor, Donnelly College (1992–1995) EducaƟon

M.S., Management, Friends University, Wichita, Kansas, 2004 B.A., Behavioral Sciences (Psychology), Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, 1986 Kansas Secondary EducaƟon CerƟficaƟon: Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, and Social Studies Community Engagement & Awards

Member, Schola Cantorum, Cathedral of the Immaculate ConcepƟon (2007–2015)

Vice President, Villa ArgenƟna Neighborhood AssociaƟon (2008–2014)

Board Member, ArgenƟne Neighborhood Development AssociaƟon (2008–2011)

Appointed Member, UG Human RelaƟons Commission (2006–2009)

Elected Board Member, Kaw Valley Drainage District (1998–2007)

Outstanding MSM Graduate, Friends University (2004)

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