Karen Martinez
@karenmartinez2
Human Resources specialist specializing in talent acquisition, payroll, and compliance across multi-state teams.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Human Resources professional with 10+ years of experience supporting recruitment, payroll administration, benefits, and employee relations across multi-state organizations. I process payroll for 180+ employees and coordinate workers’ compensation claims to ensure proper documentation and resolution.
I improve hiring workflows while maintaining regulatory compliance, including prevailing wage compliance reporting and DOT compliance files. I build, maintain, and submit employee census reports for benefits administration, compliance tracking, and organizational reporting, partnering with leadership to keep processes timely and accurate.
I’m known for supporting efficient HR operations in fast-paced environments—administering employee incentive programs, maintaining employee records in HRIS systems (Paycom, Paychex), and guiding management on workplace issues. I also maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS) and streamline onboarding workflows, bringing bilingual Spanish support to strengthen employee engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internal Recruiter / HR Assistant
Buehler Companies
May 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Manage full-cycle recruitment for a multi-state workforce and support onboarding workflows using an ATS. Handle payroll administration for 180+ employees, coordinate workers’ compensation claims, and prepare census and prevailing wage compliance reporting.
HR Business Partner & Office Admin
La Rola Colombian Kitchen
Jul 2017 - May 2023 (5 years 10 months)
Managed restaurant HR and office operations, including payroll processing, employee scheduling, and personnel record administration. Recruited, hired, trained, and coordinated onboarding for front- and back-of-house staff while supporting compliance and employee relations.
Employee Benefits Specialist
Steven Roberts Original Desserts
Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 (7 months)
Served as primary contact for employee benefits inquiries, supporting enrollments, plan changes, and billing support. Coordinated 401(k) administration, assisted with full-cycle recruiting, and maintained accurate HRIS benefits data for payroll processing.
Human Resources Coordinator
U Baron Group / Etai's Food
Oct 2013 - Mar 2017 (3 years 5 months)
Coordinated HR policy implementation and compliance initiatives across multi-location operations, including full-cycle recruiting and new hire orientation. Managed benefits enrollment, workers’ compensation processes, OSHA logs, and HRIS personnel records while supporting payroll reporting and employee relations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ongoing Professional Development
Employee Relations & Compensation/Benefits Compliance
Ongoing professional development in employee relations, compensation & benefits, and workplace compliance and safety.
Rangeview High School
High School Diploma
Earned a High School Diploma from Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colorado.
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