Diana Abundiz
Arlington,TX
Summary
Strategic Human Resources and People Leader with 13+ years of experience driving business results through talent development, employee relations, and operational excellence. Proven success leading high-performing teams, coaching leaders, resolving complex employee issues, and building trusted partnerships across all levels of an organization. Skilled in performance management, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and fostering an engaging, inclusive workplace culture. Recognized for delivering results in fast-paced environments while aligning HR strategies with business objectives and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Walmart.com
Fort Worth, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Provides strategic oversight of People Team operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and organizational standards while driving daily priorities, data accuracy, reporting integrity, and team development through ongoing coaching and training
- Collaborates with cross functional stakeholders in every department to align HR strategies and business goals
- Designed and launched a Disciplinary Action Tracker improving visibility to Process & Pace activity, early intervention opportunities, and leadership accountability
- Conducts weekly Disciplinary Action audits to ensure leadership conducts corrective action with associates and adherence to performance management standards
- People Partner to Leadership providing daily support on GTA, policy compliance, and accountability administration
- Oversees and monitors recruitment process for Salary and Hourly new hires, including job postings, interviews, background checks, and E-screen
- Monitors and improves associate spaces to align with belonging and inclusion
- Drives associate and building engagement by developing Associate Engagement Survey and planning and participating in weekly engagement activities
People Partner
Walmart Stores,INC
Fort Worth, TX
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Manages Weekly Schedule Administration
- Manages Daily Attendance Exceptions
- Reviews Headcount Guidance for future scheduling perimeters
- Process payroll, compensation and Benefits
- Supports Management with Workday transactions
- Develop Recruiting strategies, Submits Job offers
- Facilitate Orientation
- Value based decision making
- Partner with leadership to identify and resolve Open Door issues
- Adopt and promote company applications
- Facilitate talent reviews
- Reduce turnover by identifying causes and taking action to address
- Supports essential services such as LOA/ADA/Unemployment and Incident Claims
Co-Store Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
Dallas, TX
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Conducted job interviews, and hired team members
- Developed team members to promote performance-oriented culture, focus on long-term career growth
- Engaged with management teams to receive and evaluate effectiveness of implemented programs and update or align new company objectives
- Oversaw disciplinary actions, directed and supervised staff performance.
- Oversaw daily functions, including inventory management, display merchandising and purchasing operations
- Review store schedules align with wage budget
- Utilized resources such as Workday to track associate performance
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
Dallas, TX
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Guided employees to reach team goals
- Mentored employees and instructed on management of complex issues
- Worked one-on-one with employees to motivate while delivering constructive criticism in busy, retail environment.
- Supervised development of new employees, which resulted in effective orientation
- Collaborated with management to identify opportunities develop timely solutions and create action plans
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize store coverage
- Utilized company resources to monitor associate performance
Human Resources Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
Dallas, TX
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Maintained protocol and procedures utilizing HR tools and resources for training
- Conducted orientation, assisted with benefit selection
- Reduced accidents in workplace by implementing safety policies and procedures
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees
- Assisted in investigations of conduct in wage and hour
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School
Lewisville, TX05.2009
Skills
- Leadership development
- Bilingual
- Data driven
- Adapts in demanding circumstances
- Staff supervision
- Oversees compliance regulations/reviews
- Proficient in scheduling
- Conflict resolution/proactive resolution
- Advanced typing skills 70wpm
- Experienced in Microsoft office
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Walmart.com
11.2023 - Current
People Partner
Walmart Stores,INC
06.2021 - 10.2023
Co-Store Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
07.2017 - 06.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
11.2015 - 07.2017
Human Resources Manager
Walmart Stores,INC
03.2013 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School