Emilie Cruz
Chicago,IL
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Mobility Capital Finance, Inc
11.2024 - Current
- Provided day-to-day HR support to employees and managers on policies, benefits, and performance management, fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.
- Managed the company’s HRIS system, ensuring data accuracy, supporting reporting needs, and streamlining processes related to onboarding, benefits, and compliance.
- Administered full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding, to ensure a smooth and timely hiring process.
- Conducted new hire orientations and supported employee engagement initiatives, contributing to increased retention across the organization.
- Partnered with compliance and legal teams to coordinate and communicate company-wide training requirements and updates to our annual policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the planning, distribution, and analysis of employee engagement surveys; worked with leadership to interpret results and develop action plans to improve morale and engagement.
HR Generalist/Recruiter
BenchPrep
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Led end-to-end HR projects, including employee engagement initiatives, talent management, and administrative compliance, ensuring efficient coordination of internal and external talent initiatives.
- Supported daily HR operations by maintaining employee records, managing HR documentation, and updating internal databases with new hires and terminations.
- Oversaw the full recruitment process, from talent screening and interviewing to onboarding and offboarding, with a focus on long-term talent retention and development.
- Collaborated with the VP of People to streamline onboarding and offboarding processes, aligning them with the company’s long-term talent development strategies.
- Coordinated external partner relationships, providing strategic management and administrative support to ensure seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.
- Led diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment, developing strategies and organizing events to foster an inclusive workplace.
Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist
SpotOn
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Reviewed applications, conducted pre-screens, and extended offers using LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS (GreenHouse), ensuring a seamless candidate experience and alignment with organizational talent strategies.
- Expertly managed the full candidate lifecycle, including interviewing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing offers with high-caliber candidates.
- Designed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies to efficiently manage end-to-end hiring activities, meeting business needs and improving time-to-hire metrics.
- Scheduled and coordinated all hiring manager and team interviews, led debrief sessions, gathered feedback, and drove process enhancements for a more effective hiring workflow.
Recruiting Coordinator
SpotOn
- Collaborated with hiring managers and department heads to align hiring needs with organizational priorities, providing expertise on talent acquisition strategies and industry best practices.
- Ensured the recruitment pipeline remained up-to-date with all interview stages, maintaining seamless communication and coordination between candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams.
- Organized and led interview debriefs, gathering feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and streamline the hiring process.
- Coordinated interviews and meetings for recruiters and hiring managers, ensuring efficient scheduling and minimizing delays in the talent acquisition process.
Technical Recruiter
Triple Crown Consulting
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Specialized in placing senior-level Hardware and Software engineers on a contract basis nationwide using ATS (BullHorn).
- Led the full recruitment life-cycle recruiting focused on sourcing, pre-screening, conducting on-sites, extending offers, and compensation negotiation for senior engineers.
- Relationship-driven approach to deliver career-enhancing advice and support to candidates who were placed with clients such as Lockheed Martin, Harris Corporation, Ball Aerospace, etc.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Interpersonal Communications
Illinois State University
Normal, ILTimeline
HR Generalist
Mobility Capital Finance, Inc
11.2024 - Current
HR Generalist/Recruiter
BenchPrep
04.2022 - 09.2024
Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist
SpotOn
04.2021 - 03.2022
Technical Recruiter
Triple Crown Consulting
01.2020 - 06.2020
Recruiting Coordinator
SpotOn
Bachelor's Degree - Interpersonal Communications
Illinois State University
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