Laura Martinez, VP, People At Fireclay Tile
About Laura Martinez, VP, People At Fireclay Tile
Laura Martinez serves as the Vice President of People at Fireclay Tile, bringing over 15 years of human resources experience across various industries. She has a strong background in talent development and employee relations, and is passionate about diversity and inclusion.
Current Role at Fireclay Tile
Laura Martinez serves as the Vice President of People at Fireclay Tile, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on connecting and developing talent within the organization. She utilizes her extensive HR experience to influence and deliver creative solutions that align with the company's objectives. Previously, she worked as the Director of People at Fireclay Tile from 2020 to 2022, further solidifying her commitment to the company's culture and employee engagement.
Previous HR Experience
Laura Martinez has over 15 years of experience in human resources across various industries. She held significant positions at Cohesity as Director of HR for 10 months in 2017-2018, and at Nutanix as Senior Human Resources Manager from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she served as Senior Global Employee Relations Manager at Nutanix from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier roles include Senior Manager of HR at Adobe from 2009 to 2012 and Senior Manager of HR at Maxim Integrated from 2005 to 2009.
Educational Background
Laura Martinez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on Industrial/Organizational Psychology from San Jose State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's in Public Administration, specializing in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration. This academic foundation supports her extensive career in human resources and organizational development.
Professional Affiliations and Interests
Laura is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA), and the National Network for Arab Americans (NNA). She is passionate about immigration, diversity, and inclusion, reflecting her background as the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Additionally, she is involved in community activities, serving as the Head Coach for the Spirit of Morgan Hill Softball league.
Personal Life
Laura Martinez is a mother of three children, including twins. She is fluent in Spanish and has a personal commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment both in her professional and personal life. As an identical twin, she shares a unique bond that adds to her understanding of relationships and teamwork.