Lynn M.

Gomez
37905 Sage Road
Temecula, California 92589
951-767-1967
PERSONAL MISSION SUMMARY:
Builder of strong partnerships at all levels of the organization by providing hu
man capital management expertise in the business planning process. The firm beli
ef that the leader in HR has position responsibilities which include working col
laboratively at all levels and offering HR expertise in the areas of leadership
competency, workforce planning, builder of relationships, empowerment, quality,
productivity, goal attainment, recruitment, training and ongoing development of
a superior workforce, employee relations, safety, compensation, team building, b
enefits administration, organization development, employment law and legal compl
iance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Niagara Bottling, LLC., Ontario, CA January 2007 to Present
National Director Human Resources
* Integral part of the leadership team assisting in prioritizing organizational
goals, objectives, budgets and efforts while championing company vision, values
and mission to all levels and locations of the organization.
* Strong management level experience with a demonstrated record of success in pr
oblem solving/conflict resolution, planning and project management in a partial
unionized organization.
* Provide appropriate legal support to local and geographically dispersed employ
ees regarding HR/Payroll needs and issues
* Leadership skills to effectively transition workforce and organizational chang
e in an ethical and legal manner.
* ?ands-on expertise in developing, interpreting, implementing, and articulating
complex employment policies and procedures in both union and non-union environm
ents.
* Full responsibilities for all benefits from the search stage through negotiati
ons and presentation to staff.
* Development and execution of recruitment strategies at multiple locations thro
ughout the country.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with a diverse
workforce including Executives, administrators, salary and hourly staff, both o
rally and in writing.
* Ability to manage multiple assignments with a team or by myself simultaneously
in a fast pace work environment with constantly changing priorities.
* Awareness of, and sensitivity to, the educational and professional goals of a
multicultural, diverse workforce in a non-union manufacturing population.
* Ability to promote and develop cost effective employee development programs an
d tools.
* Track, analyze and report on HR metrics for trends to include areas requiring
improvement to reduce negative turnover and improve performance, recruitment, an
d employee satisfaction.
* Knowledge of California Employment Law, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, Safety, W
orkers Compensation, and Unemployment.
* Identify and coordinate employee training and career development resources. Co
nsult with managers on training and development needs and identify applicable to
ols and programs. Ensure annual regulatory and compliance training.
* Partner with Controller and payroll staff on payroll and HRIS issues.
* Successfully lead a team of HR/Payroll team members located throughout the cou
ntry in 9 locations.
Franchise.com, Encinitas, CA 2000 to 2007
Director of Human Resources and Operations- Business Sold to USA Today
Report directly to the President/CEO;
* Participated in the development of the business plan; set up the office in Car
lsbad then moved it to Encinitas due to company growth within the first 2 years.
* Responsibilities included recruitment, job classification, compensation, benef
its, payroll, negotiations, and employee relations.
* Partnered with the owner to build a strong, lean, forward thinking team to tak
e the company exactly where she wanted it to go with the right type of employee
base.
* Handled new Employee Manual, Vacation/Sick, Hire/Termination policy and proced
ures, as well as set up the new health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Monito
red new ideas for benefits.
* Had full budget preparation and control, as well as worked with product rollou
t, formulation of strategic business, built the sales and marketing teams, hired
the managers and made strategic alliances with outside organizations both domes
tically and internationally.
* Participated in the growth this company from 1 facility to 13 European and1 Me
xico facilities. Continually updated on new processes/laws/policies and best pra
ctices for global growth through participation in related organizations.
4-Media Group-US, Lucerne, Switzerland and Carlsbad, CA 1995 - 2000
Human Resources/Operations Manager - US portion of business closed
* Responsible originally to open and establish the new foreign entity in Califor
nia legally, recruited, processed and hired 14 employees.
* Finalized the close down of the company when the Board of Directors at the Swi
ss Headquarters decided to close the doors, to include; the negotiation of all e
mployee contracts, termination of non-contract employees, unemployment issues, w
orked with a local law firm to officially and legally close the entity in Califo
rnia.
Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA 1990 - 1995
Human Resources Generalist - left for management position
Recruiting, screening, interviewing, offer of employment, background checks, new
hire process; worked with Department Managers/Directors to fill their recruitme
nt needs. I handled full HRIS system duties from recruitment through end of work
ing relationship. For 2 years I participated in Annual Benefit Health Fair, Holi
day and Annual Anniversary events. Two years of participation on the Medical Cen
ter Safety Committee in the Pathology Department. I grew in my skills by working
throughout the full HR Department.
EDUCATION
* Intermittent Leave Under FMLA 2010 Training for Senior Level HR Leaders; by Mi
chael J. Scoitti, Esq., Hancock & Estabrook, LLP - June 2010 (Included: Unpaid L
eave as a Reasonable Job Accommodation, ADA and FMLA, What is the Job Accommodat
ion Process and Use of Intermittent Leave under FMLA) * Littler Law Firm Annual
Employment Law 3 day Conference, Phoenix, Arizona - April 2010 * Masters in Busi
ness Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources Management, Alameda Univ
ersity - Graduated January 2009 * SPHR Certification not renewed for this period
, working toward GPHR Certification - November 2010