Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted HR and Recruiting Solutions for Business Growth
Career Transformations is a boutique recruiting and outplacement consulting firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses hire smarter, build stronger teams, and create sustainable growth. With over 22 years of human resources expertise, we specialize in fractional HR consulting, strategic recruiting, and compassionate outplacement solutions tailored to align with our clients' unique needs. Our proven process ensures businesses find the right talent for the right roles while maintaining compliance, reducing turnover, and protecting their brand reputation.Led by CEO Tonia Martinez, our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and personalized service. We pride ourselves on delivering holistic solutions that streamline HR operations, enhance organizational culture, and provide candidates with meaningful career opportunities. By focusing on both employer and employee success, we foster long-term partnerships built on trust, accountability, and measurable results.
Services
Fractional HR Consulting
Recruiting Services
Outplacement Services
Job Placement
Career Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 22 years of specialized HR and recruiting expertise for small businesses.
- Our proven process ensures candidates align with company culture and values.
- We provide customized outplacement programs to protect your brand during transitions.
- Our team delivers end-to-end recruiting solutions from sourcing to onboarding.
- We prioritize transparency, integrity, and personalized support for every client.
What people say
Exceptional recruiter
Reduced hiring time
Personalized career guidance
Protected company brand
Strong candidate matches
Services
Fractional HR Consulting
Our fractional HR consulting provides strategic leadership without full-time costs. We help businesses build organizational clarity, improve compliance, and enhance workplace culture through customized solutions. Our EOS-aligned framework ensures scalable systems that align HR practices with business objectives.
Recruiting Services
We deliver end-to-end recruiting solutions from sourcing to onboarding. Our process includes strategic candidate matching, skills assessment, and cultural fit evaluation to ensure long-term hires that reduce turnover and protect your company's investment.
Outplacement Services
Our five-pillar outplacement program supports departing employees with career coaching, resume development, and benefits guidance. This service protects your brand reputation while helping individuals transition to new opportunities with dignity and professionalism.
Job Placement
We connect job seekers with roles matching their skills and aspirations. Our services include resume optimization, interview coaching, and networking strategies to help candidates secure meaningful employment aligned with their career goals.
Career Coaching
Our career coaching offers personalized guidance for job seekers and professionals. Services include mock interviews, LinkedIn profile optimization, and strategic job search planning to enhance marketability and career progression.
People
Tonia Martinez
CEO & Founder
Tonia Martinez brings 22 years of HR expertise to Career Transformations. A former corporate recruiter, she specializes in strategic hiring, organizational development, and outplacement solutions. Her client-focused approach emphasizes integrity and long-term partnerships.
Annie Foley
HR, Legal, and Compliance Consultant
Annie Foley specializes in HR compliance and legal documentation. With experience in employee outreach and policy development, she helps businesses maintain compliance while protecting their organizational culture during transitions.
Liz Windisch
Financial Consultant
Liz Windisch provides financial guidance for transitioning employees. A Certified Financial Planner, she educates individuals on retirement options, stock compensation, and financial planning during career changes.
Heather Browning
Benefits Consultant
Heather Browning specializes in health benefits education. She assists employees with COBRA coverage, interim insurance options, and transitioning to new benefit plans during career transitions.
Becky Lauridsen
EAP Mental Health Consultant
Becky Lauridsen offers mental health support for transitioning employees. She provides psychoeducational programs and emotional wellness resources to help individuals navigate career changes with resilience.
Questions
What HR services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide fractional HR consulting, including policy development, compliance management, culture enhancement, and leadership coaching tailored to small businesses.
How does your recruiting process ensure quality hires?
Our five-step process includes strategic meetings, candidate sourcing, skills assessment, reference checks, and cultural fit evaluation to guarantee top-tier matches.
Do you offer outplacement services for transitioning employees?
Yes, our five-pillar outplacement program includes career coaching, resume building, benefits guidance, and mental health support for departing employees.
Can you help with executive-level recruiting?
We specialize in management-to-C-suite placements across industries with a focus on cultural and strategic alignment.
What makes your firm different from other recruiters?
Our 22 years of HR experience, EOS-aligned methodology, and commitment to long-term client partnerships set us apart from transactional agencies.
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Reviews (4)
Jen Fullerton
Nov 08, 2021
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Tonia Martinez helped me to create a personal brand as I re-enter the workplace. After taking a break to raise my son I wasnt sure where to start. She advised me on how to define my goals and next steps, re-evaluate my organizational value, and determine what jobs fit my experience. She also assessed my resume and connected me with people in her network. As a seasoned recruiter and HR leader, she has invaluable knowledge of what employers look for and an expertise for branding, resume writing, career planning, and organizational alignment. Working with Tonia saved precious time and gave me a
Jessi Burg
Oct 21, 2021
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Tonya and I have discussed a variety of hiring strategies, and her insight has been extremely helpful. Her dedication to ensuring her clients have access to growth opportunities is amazing, and she has developed a spectacular network of coaches to assist in her programming. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for career placement or a recruiter.
Renee Lukowicz
Oct 17, 2021
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Tonia is a wonderful lady to work with - thoughtful and kind. The formatting she did for my resume has made it easy for me to make additional updates and changes as needed for positions I am applying for. She understands what employers are looking for and was able to portray my skillset clearly and concisely. In addition, she is relational, driven, and successful. I recommend her for any resume needs!
Cat Lane
Sep 04, 2019
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Tonia helped me to find a job that I'm happy with and super excited about! She truly cares and goes out of her way to help fit you to a job and vice versa.
