Jacob Martinez

About Jacob Martinez

As a certified HR professional (PHR) with experience across benefits, HR operations, and employee relations, I am passionate about building efficient, people-centered systems that empower teams and strengthen workplace culture. I bring multiple years of experience managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, streamlining workflows, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver high-impact HR solutions.I thrive at the intersection of process improvement and people experience, leveraging data accuracy, compliance expertise, and strong collaboration with Legal, IT, and HR teams to ensure scalable and compliant HR operations. My approach combines curiosity, accountability, and empathy to deliver solutions that are not only efficient but truly human.As I continue my HR journey, I am driven by the opportunity to enhance HR operations in dynamic, high-growth environments where innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning define how people and organizations grow together.

Experience

1. Senior Specialist - Human Resources

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   Nov 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Oversee end-to-end retail HR operations across the Americas, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and seamless execution• Lead HR compliance efforts for a non-exempt retail workforce, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations across multiple markets• Develop and maintain scalable protocols, documentation, and workflows to support rapid business growth• Drive process automation and operational efficiencies to improve speed, accuracy, and employee experience• Manage and process job changes, promotions, transfers, and other workforce movements with high attention to detail• Partner with cross-functional teams—including HR, Retail Operations, Legal, and Business Partners—to align HR initiatives with broader organizational goals• Identify operational gaps and proactively implement solutions that reduce friction for retail teams• Maintain data accuracy and integrity in HR systems to support compliance, reporting, and decision-making• Support the launch of new retail locations by ensuring HR processes are set up for success• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and scalable growth across the Human Resources function

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Leadership Project Management