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Korie Martinez
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Korie Martinez

Reno,NV

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

HR ManagerBenefits ManagerBenefits SpecialistHR GeneralistDirector of Human Resources

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Reno, NVSan Francisco, CAPalo Alto, CASacramento, CA
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

85000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Summary

Dynamic Senior Human Resources leader with over 30 years of experience in driving compliant, people-centered HR operations across diverse sectors, including public, private, and higher education. Recognized as a trusted advisor to leadership, offering extensive expertise in employee relations, benefits management, workforce planning, policy administration, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to foster a positive workplace culture while aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Committed to leveraging knowledge and skills to support organizational growth and employee engagement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/BENEFITS MANAGER

CASINO FANDANGO
Carson City, NV
09.2025 - Current
  • Lead HR strategy, programs, policies, and compliance initiatives aligned with organizational goals and employment law requirements.
  • Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, coaching, and talent development.
  • Oversee full-cycle HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, executive hiring, investigations, terminations, and HR audits.
  • Administer benefits, open enrollment, leaves, accommodations, HIPAA privacy, 401(k), billing reconciliation, Paycom, and EDI coordination.
  • Partner with legal counsel, brokers, agencies, regulators, consultants, and vendors to support compliance, mitigate risk, and improve HR service delivery.
  • Supervise HR staff, deliver workforce metrics and leadership reports, and promote consistent HR practices across the organization.

BENEFITS SPECIALIST

CITY OF RENO
Reno, NV
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Administered benefits programs, FMLA, HIPAA privacy, open enrollment, eligibility reviews, audits, and employee premium notices.
  • Served as benefits subject matter expert and liaison for employees, departments, agencies, public groups, and community partners.
  • Developed benefits materials and communications for orientation, health fairs, open enrollment, and employee outreach.
  • Prepared policies, SOPs, forms, reports, correspondence, and recommendations to support management and resolve operational issues.

HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST II

PANASONIC ENERGY OF NORTH AMERICA
Sparks, NV
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Administered FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and accommodation cases while managing the interactive process with employees, HR teams, and third-party administrators.
  • Maintained approximately 1,200 leave and accommodation cases in compliance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations.
  • Completed reporting, audits, and case tracking using Workday, third-party systems, and internal HR tools.

PERSONNEL ANALYST

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
Reno, NV
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided policy interpretation, rule consultation, and business process support for 20 departments and centers.
  • Reviewed and approved Workday HR transactions for compliance with NSHE and university policies.
  • Managed job descriptions, SOPs, recruitment, onboarding, timekeeping, offboarding, and performance evaluation processes.

ACADEMIC HR ANALYST

UC DAVIS
Davis, CA
10.2006 - 01.2021
  • Managed payroll and personnel administration for 175+ faculty, staff, student employees, affiliates, and volunteers.
  • Coordinated recruitment, onboarding, merits, promotions, leaves, offboarding, emeriti appointments, and employee lifecycle processes.
  • Processed biweekly and monthly payroll, managed timesheets, and administered academic, personal, FMLA, PDL, CFRA, and sabbatical/professional leaves.
  • Prepared visa and permanent residency documentation, including TN, J-1, and H-1B processes.
  • Served as Executive Assistant to the Department Chair and Department Benefits Analyst, supporting open enrollment, QLE guidance, retirement education, and benefits administration.
  • Interpreted and applied departmental, university, bargaining unit, and salary and budget policies and procedures.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
Davis, CA
09.2004 - 06.2005
  • Supported faculty, staff, and students by interpreting honors program policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated program events, workshops, conferences, and meetings, including venues, audiovisual needs, materials, and presentations.
  • Processed travel and entertainment reimbursements, payment requests, and related purchasing and accounting documentation.
  • Prepared newsletters, flyers, correspondence, and other communications for diverse internal and external audiences.
  • Managed multiple priorities, organized projects, and met deadlines while providing professional customer service.

FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
Davis, CA
06.2003 - 09.2004
  • Applied financial aid policies, procedures, and regulations to support graduate student advising and account administration.
  • Advised students and families on financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, application information, and award revisions.
  • Reviewed financial aid applications, verified documentation, evaluated special circumstance requests, and maintained graduate student aid accounts.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
Sacramento, CA
07.2002 - 06.2003
  • Provided financial administration and ensured policy-compliant processing.
  • Coordinated scheduling, maintained databases, prepared correspondence, supported dictation, and managed reception duties.
  • Conducted research and prepared PowerPoint presentations for weekly M&M meetings.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
Davis, CA
01.2001 - 06.2002
  • Administered payroll processing for department faculty, staff, and student employees.
  • Coordinated purchasing, accounts payable, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and front-desk operations.
  • Utilized MS Office, database applications, and automated accounting systems while applying knowledge of accounting, purchasing, travel, and entertainment reimbursement policies.

Education

Art History

UC Davis

General Studies

Sacramento City College

Skills

  • HR operations, payroll, policy development, compliance, and implementation
  • Recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compensation, performance management, promotions, and offboarding
  • Paycom, Workday, Salesforce, PeopleAdmin, Handshake, Cognos, Kronos, and Banner
  • Clear, service-focused communication with strong cross-functional partnership
  • Higher education experience supporting faculty, staff, students, graduate programs, and academic departments
  • Benefits administration
  • Compliance management
  • HR analytics
  • Records management

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/BENEFITS MANAGER

CASINO FANDANGO
09.2025 - Current

BENEFITS SPECIALIST

CITY OF RENO
10.2024 - 01.2025

HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST II

PANASONIC ENERGY OF NORTH AMERICA
06.2023 - 10.2024

PERSONNEL ANALYST

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
03.2022 - 11.2022

ACADEMIC HR ANALYST

UC DAVIS
10.2006 - 01.2021

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
09.2004 - 06.2005

FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
06.2003 - 09.2004

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
07.2002 - 06.2003

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

UC DAVIS
01.2001 - 06.2002

General Studies

Sacramento City College

Art History

UC Davis

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