Ceara Martinez, Phr, Shrm Cp
About Ceara Martinez, Phr, Shrm Cp
Ceara Martinez is a seasoned HR professional currently serving as the Director, HR Business Partner at Jellysmack. With a background in various industries, she has developed expertise in building purpose-driven cultures and strategic HR initiatives, focusing on diversity and inclusion.
Current Role at Jellysmack
Ceara Martinez serves as the Director, HR Business Partner at Jellysmack since 2021. In this role, she leads strategic HR initiatives and acts as the primary business partner to the President for the Global Revenue and Marketing Teams. Her focus includes building purpose-driven cultures and leveraging data to align talent strategies with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Ceara Martinez has held several significant HR positions prior to her current role. She worked at the World Surf League as HR Director and Global Head of HR from 2015 to 2018. Following that, she served as HR Business Partner at ZipRecruiter from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she was HR Director at Savage X Fenty from 2020 to 2021 and had earlier roles at YogaWorks, Inc. where she progressed from HR Coordinator to HR Manager and then HR Director.
Educational Background
Ceara Martinez studied at the University of Oregon, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees. Her studies included Journalism and French Language and Literature. This educational foundation supports her comprehensive understanding of communication and cultural nuances within organizations.
Expertise in HR and Organizational Culture
Ceara Martinez possesses extensive HR expertise, particularly in Diversity & Inclusion and Legal Compliance. She is skilled at building purpose-driven cultures within organizations and has experience in rapidly scaling global organizations across various industries, including high tech, e-commerce, entertainment, and health and wellness.
Professional Skills and Focus Areas
Ceara Martinez is passionate about leveraging data to drive talent strategies that align with business objectives. Her strategic focus includes enhancing organizational culture and ensuring compliance with legal standards, which are essential for fostering a productive and inclusive workplace.