Raquel Martinez
Human Resources Leader | 20+ Years in Staffing & Workforce Operations | Employee Relations, Compliance & Organizational Development | M.S. Organizational Leadership
- Role
- Senior Account Executive at Summit Careers Inc
- Location
- Hartford, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Raquel Martinez
Human Resources Manager with 20+ years of experience leading employee relations, compliance, and workforce operations in high-volume environments. I bring a hands-on, people-centered approach to HR management while partnering closely with leadership to support organizational goals.I have overseen core HR functions across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, corrective action, workplace investigations, benefits and payroll oversight, safety programs, and compliance with state and federal employment laws. My experience includes managing risk through workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and consistent policy implementation.My background is supported by a strong academic foundation. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources, which grounds my expertise in HR operations and compliance, as well as a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, expanding my focus to leadership development, organizational change, and culture-driven HR strategy.I am known for being a steady, trusted HR presence—balancing empathy with accountability and aligning people practices with business needs to create compliant, engaged, and high-performing workplaces.Areas of focus:• HR Management & Compliance• Employee Relations & Investigations• Performance Management & Employee Development• HR Policy Development & Implementation• Training, Onboarding & Workforce PlanningI enjoy connecting with HR professionals, leaders, and organizations who value thoughtful HR leadership and strong workplace culture. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in sharing insights, best practices, or exploring future collaboration.
Experience
Senior Account Executive
Feb 2025 — Present
Education
Charter Oak State College
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management and Services
Charter Oak State College
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership
Charter Oak State College
Associate of Science - AS, Computer Science
1999 — 2001
Skills
- Data Management
- Resume Writing
- Staffing Services
- Human Resources
- Microsoft Excel
- Screening
- Hiring
- Benefits Administration
- Team Building
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Interviews
- New Hire Orientations
- Sales
- Executive Search
- Background Checks
- Onboarding
- Cold Calling
- College Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Industrial Sector
- Temporary Placement
- Employee Relations
- Internet Recruiting
- Screening Resumes
- Recruiting
- Recruitment Advertising
- Account Management
- Technical Recruiting
- Benefits Negotiation
- Talent Acquisition
- Permanent Placement
- Coaching
- Talent Management
- Employee Benefits
- Contract Recruitment
- Performance Management
- Employee Training
- Temporary Staffing
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