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Martha Kirby

Tarzana,CA

Summary

Well-qualified candidate with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, managers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

RadNet Management Inc
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop human resources solutions by collecting, analyzing information, and recommending courses of action.
  • Understand, interpret and mediate human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to managers in resolving employees’ issues.
  • Facilitate virtual and in-person new hire orientation.
  • Manage competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
  • Provide input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
  • Meet with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.

Human Resources Business Partner

Clay Lacy Aviation
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Analyzed trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
  • Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations.
  • Worked closely with management and employee to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Human Resources Generalist

Curtiss Wright
08.2013 - 11.2019
  • Conducted employee relation investigations and partnered with manger to address concerns and provide recommendations for resolution.
  • Developed high performing and strong partnership with the management team throughout the organization to identify best practices, shared knowledge and worked together on continuous process improvement and efficiencies.
  • Planned, managed and delivered training programs across multiple locations balancing different timelines, priorities and deliverables.
  • Trained and guided management in interviewing, hiring, termination, promotion, performance reviews, safety and sexual harassment policies.
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to staffing.

Human Resources Representative

Deluxe Media Management
10.2007 - 12.2012
  • Counseled employees on benefits and leave programs as related to workers’ compensation, short-term and long-term disability, FMLA and other leave of absence.
  • Assisted with the creation, documentation, and implementation of policies, programs, processes.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.

Human Resource Representative

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
06.2003 - 10.2007


  • Responded to employee inquiries, questions and complaints and guided and directed employee relations issues to support workforce analysis, performance management and other core HR functions.
  • Coached and counseled employees concerning work-related concerns and conducted termination interviews, providing feedback to management as necessary.
  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

California State University

Skills

  • Strong coaching, mentoring, networking skills to foster productivity in cross-functional teams
  • Analytical, critical thinking, effective decision-making skills
  • Superior time management, organizational, multi-tasking skills
  • Straightforward, concise written/oral communication
  • Exceptional listening skills, seeks mutual understanding
  • Establish relationships based on trust and confidentiality

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

RadNet Management Inc
08.2022 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

Clay Lacy Aviation
11.2019 - 03.2020

Human Resources Generalist

Curtiss Wright
08.2013 - 11.2019

Human Resources Representative

Deluxe Media Management
10.2007 - 12.2012

Human Resource Representative

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
06.2003 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

California State University
Martha Kirby