Jocelyn Martinez
@jocelynmartinez
Dedicated HR specialist focused on leave administration, accommodations, and improving employee experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated human resources specialist with extensive experience administering leaves of absence, coordinating workers' compensation, and managing workplace accommodations within healthcare and large employer environments.
I have served as a frontline HR resource, explaining policies, evaluating medical documentation, conducting interactive process meetings, and independently determining eligibility for leave and accommodation requests.
My work includes full-cycle LOA management, onboarding, HRIS and employee records administration, benefits tracking, and compliance with FMLA, CFRA, ADA/FEHA and state regulations.
I take a proactive, solution-focused approach to employee relations, documentation accuracy, and collaborative problem solving to deliver a high-quality employee experience and support operational needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Analyst
LLH
May 2025 - Present (4 months)
Serves as main HR contact for policies, leaves, accommodations, corrective actions and staffing; administers and determines eligibility for leaves, conducts interactive process meetings, and maintains accurate case records to support compliance and audits.
Evaluated and processed accommodation requests per ADA and state regulations, reviewed medical documentation to determine eligibility, adjudicated non-complex ADA claims, and advised caregivers and leaders on documentation and claim status.
Managed full-cycle leave of absence processes, educated employees and managers on leave policies, coordinated interactive process meetings, handled onboarding and I-9 compliance, and produced reports on turnover and hiring metrics.
Absence Management Specialist
Goodwill GSC
Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Processed leave of absence requests and workers' compensation claims for assigned districts, ensured compliance with laws and regulations, participated in WC claim reviews and depositions, and conducted interactive process meetings.
Human Resources Coordinator
Commerce Casino
Dec 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Managed leave of absence and workers' compensation processing, conducted investigations of alleged injuries, initiated transitional work solutions, and documented HR protocols and best practices.
Human Resources Assistant
Cosmetic Group USA
Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 (5 months)
Processed personnel changes in ADP, handled onboarding tasks including background checks and I-9/E-Verify, supported benefits administration and workers' compensation tracking, and assisted leaders with performance management.
Education
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California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources & Management
Grade: Cum Laude
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Human Resources and Management; graduated with honors (Cum Laude).
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