Monica Munoz
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Strategic HR Business Partner with 10+ years of experience advising Director- and VP-level leaders in large, highly matrixed organizations. Proven track record driving people strategy through scale, transformation, and ambiguity, with deep expertise in talent planning, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement. Data-driven and pragmatic, known for translating people insights into action, coaching leaders to raise the bar, and delivering scalable solutions that strengthen teams and business outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Intel
Chandler, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Partner with Director- and VP-level leaders in a global, highly matrixed technology organization, advising on people strategy during rapid change and shifting priorities.
- Coach leaders on organizational effectiveness, performance management, and navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving environment.
- Lead workforce planning, talent assessment, and succession planning to support org scalability and critical role readiness.
- Own the end-to-end performance management cycle, including calibration and performance outcomes, enabling leaders to raise the bar on performance and development.
- Leverage people analytics, engagement surveys, and employee listening signals to assess organizational health, surface risks, and influence leadership decisions.
- Lead change management for organizational transformations and cross-functional program rollouts, ensuring clarity, alignment, and adoption.
- Partner across HR functions (Recruiting, L&D, Compensation, Legal, ER) to deliver integrated, scalable people solutions.
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Phoenix, AZ
12.2015 - 08.2023
- Served as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders within a large, multi-site enterprise, supporting people strategy across complex operational environments.
- Built leader capability through coaching on talent decisions, performance fundamentals, and employee relations at scale.
- Led talent management and succession planning efforts to strengthen leadership pipelines and long-term workforce sustainability.
- Drove employee engagement survey execution and action planning to improve team effectiveness and retention.
- Supported large-scale change initiatives, including restructuring and M&A integration, balancing business needs, risk, and employee experience.
- Managed complex employee relations matters, exercising sound judgment and partnering with Legal and ER teams to mitigate risk.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Recruiting, Compensation, L&D, and Legal partners to implement consistent, enterprise-wide HR programs.
Human Resources Business Partner
BAE Systems
Phoenix, AZ
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Partnered with leaders in a highly regulated, matrixed environment to support people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
- Advised managers on performance management, talent decisions, and employee relations, balancing business priorities with risk and compliance considerations.
- Leveraged HR data and employee insights to identify trends, inform leadership decisions, and support change initiatives.
- Supported leaders through organizational transitions, ensuring clear communication, leader readiness, and positive employee experience.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Argosy University
Scottsdale, AZ12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2012
Skills
- HR Business Partnering
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Employee Engagement & Listening
Talent & Succession Planning
Performance Management
Change Management
People Analytics
- Leader Coaching
- Workforce Planning
- Cross-Functional Partnership
Employee Relations
Risk Assessment & Compliance
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Intel
08.2023 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
BAE Systems
02.2021 - 01.2022
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
12.2015 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University