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Linda Levingston-Madrigal

Linda Levingston-Madrigal

Turlock,CA

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources Manager with expertise in strategic HR planning, change management, and talent development within distribution center and manufacturing operations. Adept at aligning business and people strategies to foster a productive and positive workplace culture while driving operational excellence. Experienced in consulting with business leaders to design and implement people strategies that enhance workforce performance, engagement, and retention. Strong track record of building partnerships with operations leadership to position talent as a strategic advantage and ensure a scalable, high-performing workforce. Skilled in employee relations, organizational development, and workforce planning to support dynamic and evolving business needs.

Work History

Human Resource Manager

Pactiv Evergreen, LLC
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Senior Leadership Team Member – Experience in a leadership liaison role and the ability to guide complex change. .Serve as a key HR leadership partner for all client groups within the facility, contributing to overall strategic direction and decision-making. Identify needs and process for improvement opportunities
  • Collaborative HR Functions – Partner with company shared services and Centers of Excellence (Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, Labor Relations, Learning and Development) to deliver seamless HR solutions.
  • Employee Relations & Coaching – Provide consultation and coaching to managers and supervisors on employee relations, collective bargaining interpretations, disciplinary actions, and other HR matters. Solicit employee feedback to assess the state of the organization;
  • HR Resource for Employees – Act as a trusted resource for employees, resolving HR-related inquiries, conflicts, and workplace issues while maintaining a positive work environment. Demonstrate value of employee feedback by demonstrating through action or acknowledgement and communicate in a meaningful way.
  • Investigation & Compliance – Handle employee relations issues, conducting HR investigations in partnership with legal counsel and labor relations, ensuring compliance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition – Develop, execute recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried positions, including strategy development, candidate screening, and successful onboarding. Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 300 employee facility.
  • Employee Engagement Initiatives – Implement and lead employee engagement programs, including monthly state-of-the-business meetings and small group employee discussions, fostering constructive feedback and continuous communication.
  • Talent Development – Act as an HR consultant to supervisors and department managers on appropriate learning and growth opportunities. Identify and act on for individuals and teams to foster development and professional growth.
  • Compliance & Audits – Ensure adherence to corporate and facility compliance initiatives, including SEDEX/SMETA audits, SQF annual plant audits, FSC audits, and Pactiv Evergreen internal facility audits.
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Human Resource Manager

Nestle, USA
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Policy & Discipline Administration – Enforced facility and corporate policies, collective bargaining agreements, and administered discipline to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Organizational Structure & Performance Management – Participated in the design of organizational structure, performance management systems, new hire orientation, and associate development and training.
  • Payroll Management – Managed weekly payroll for a plant of approximately 150 hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Audit Participation – Led and participated in plant-wide audits, including both third-party and internal audits, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  • Compliance with Employment Laws – Ensured adherence to state and federal employment laws regarding wages, hours, and employment regulations; led and participated in internal investigations.
  • HR Budget & Expenditures – Collaborated with the Controller to manage factory HR budget and expenditures, ensuring alignment with operational goals and communication of results.
  • Education & Training Leadership – Led Education and Training Pillar for Total Performance Management (TPM) initiatives; served as Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator for the factory.
  • Recruitment & Workforce Planning – Led recruitment efforts by screening, tracking, interviewing, and reporting applicants; assisted in creating and updating Affirmative Action Plans (AAP) and diversity goals, and developed workforce planning strategies.
  • Onboarding & Orientation – Partnered with Executive Leadership to design and implement a successful onboarding orientation program for new hires, enhancing new hire experience and engagement.
  • Safety & Compliance Training – Collaborated with Safety, Health, and Environmental Manager to ensure compliant, standardized training; achieved 90%+ completion rate for monthly employee coursework.
  • Online Training – Leveraged instructional design skills to draft and produce factory-specific online training, resulting in a 55.5% increase in courses available for assignment at the factory level.
  • TPM (Continuous Improvement Methodology) Support & Training Impact – Supported Total Performance Management as Education & Training Pillar Lead, increasing skills support for TPM by 45% quarter over quarter in the first year.
  • Labor Cost Management – Partnered with Controller to mitigate weekly labor costs, reducing overtime by 25% through improved workforce planning and efficiency.

Area Manager of Operations

Securitas Security Services, USA
10.2014 - 02.2016
  • Branch Operations Leadership – Led and managed branch operations, overseeing business functions, placement, and deployment of security officers to a portfolio of up to 20 client organizations.
  • Team Management – Directed and supervised approximately 120 employees and site supervisors, ensuring high performance and alignment with company objectives.
  • Vendor Relationship Management – Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for goods and services to optimize costs.
  • Operational Monitoring & Issue Resolution – Closely monitored daily operations, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalated into larger problems.
  • Process Improvement – Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management strategies and organizational systems that enhanced productivity.
  • Employee Productivity & Development – Improved employee productivity through effective training programs, performance evaluations, and career development initiatives.
  • Strategic Planning Collaboration – Collaborated with upper management on strategic planning, ensuring alignment between departmental objectives and company goals.
  • Team Empowerment – Empowered team members through professional development opportunities, fostering both individual growth and team cohesion.
  • Staff Meetings & Progress Review – Led weekly meetings with regional staff to review progress, address challenges, and ensure timely task completion.
  • Regulatory Compliance Enforcement – Enforced compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company standards, to maintain operational integrity.
  • Contract Negotiation – Negotiated contracts and agreements to achieve cost savings and improve operational efficiency.
  • Financial & Operational Analysis – Analyzed and improved financial and operational performance, ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining a 100% client satisfaction rate.
  • Employee Retention & Overtime Management – Maintained low employee turnover and kept weekly overtime consistently at 1.5%.
  • Facility Audits & Compliance – Conducted regular audits of facility operations to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration – Led a team of professionals in a collaborative environment, driving achievement of company goals and objectives.
  • Cross-Department Communication & Conflict Resolution – Facilitated communication between departments, resolving conflicts and streamlining processes to improve collaboration.
  • Customer Satisfaction Enhancement – Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing process improvements that met client expectations.

Instructional Designer-Human Resources

SaveMart
04.2013 - 10.2014
  • Instructional Design & LMS Support – Designed, developed, and disseminated instructional materials in support of the Learning Management System (LMS) and Corporate HR to facilitate training and professional development across 225+ stores in CA and NV, as well as executive management.
  • Change Management Certificate Development – Handpicked within the first week of hire to create a Change Management Certificate for corporate promotion in print and online publications, supporting LMS initiatives, and later made mandatory for C-level and above.
  • Corporate HR Playbook Development – Spearheaded the creation of the Corporate HR Department Playbook, including developing grassroots playbooks for each business unit, gathering job descriptions and expectations, and creating role-specific content in collaboration with SMEs.
  • E-Learning Enhancement – Enhanced the e-learning experience by designing interactive and engaging instructional materials that improved employee engagement and knowledge retention.
  • Employee Training Course Development – Contributed to the development of comprehensive training courses, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and employee growth.
  • Collaborative Content Creation – Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate, relevant, and effective learning content that met organizational needs.
  • Project Management – Managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high-quality deliverables while meeting tight deadlines and ensuring consistency across training initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Development

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Skills

  • Employee Engagement Strategies
  • Coaching and Guidance
  • HR Operations Management
  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Strategic Growth Initiatives
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Strategic HR Planning
  • Recruitment Strategy Development
  • Change Implementation
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • HR Procedure Implementation
  • Union and Union-Free Experience

Timeline

Human Resource Manager

Pactiv Evergreen, LLC
01.2020 - 07.2024

Human Resource Manager

Nestle, USA
02.2016 - 01.2019

Area Manager of Operations

Securitas Security Services, USA
10.2014 - 02.2016

Instructional Designer-Human Resources

SaveMart
04.2013 - 10.2014
  • Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resource Management.


Master of Science - Organizational Development

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication

California State University, Stanislaus

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Overview

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Train the Trainer

Certification

  • Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resource Management.


Zip

95382

City

Turlock

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Securitas Security Services, Corporate and Commercial Security

  • Stockton, Fresno, Salinas, Bakersfield, Palm Desert, CA; Area Training and Development Manager, HR and Operations

Fabricated Extrusion Co., Plastics and Rubber, Human Resource Manager

  • Modesto, CA

Valley Sun Products,Sun Dried Tomatoes, Human Resource Administrator

  • Newman, CA

Capital Pacific Mortgage, Residential and Construction Mortgagor, Human Resource Generalist

  • Modesto, CA


Linda Levingston-Madrigal