Andrea Obregon
Rocky River,USA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Corporate Recruiter with expertise in talent acquisition and employee relations. Optimized recruitment strategies to enhance team performance and improve hiring metrics. Utilized ATS systems to foster collaboration and strengthen organizational reputation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Equity Trust
11.2021 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for mid-to-VP level roles, partnering closely with hiring managers to define hiring strategies, candidate profiles, and interview processes.
- Provide ongoing guidance and mentorship to the recruitment team through weekly check-ins, coaching on sourcing strategies, candidate evaluation, and recruitment best practices.
- Advising recruitment on complex or ambiguous hiring scenarios and ensuring alignment with company policies and hiring standards.
- Compile and analyze recruiting metrics for leadership, tracking pipeline activity, time-to-fill, and hiring trends to support data-driven decision making.
- Develop and maintain recruitment reporting to provide leadership with visibility into hiring progress and workforce planning.
- Acted as primary liaison with recruiting platform partners such as Indeed and LinkedIn, managed account relationships, and optimized job posting performance to enhance candidate visibility.
- Acted on behalf of the recruiting function in implementing new HRIS, designed workflows, approval processes, and recruiting templates to streamline hiring processes across the organization.
- Led user testing for recruiting functionality, ensuring system readiness and alignment with operational hiring needs prior to launch.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cleveland State University
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Conducted full life-cycle recruitment for Academic, Finance, Trades, Law Enforcement and professional staff positions across the university.
- Managed 30+ requisitions, facilitating interview processes, pre-screening candidates, and maintaining recruitment pipeline to ensure timely hiring.
- Initiated and reviewed pre-employment assessments, including background checks, education verifications, and references, to support informed hiring decisions.
- Directed initiative to establish University Law Enforcement search process, streamlining hiring practices for law enforcement positions.
- Served as primary HR contact for 800+ faculty and staff, ensuring effective communication and problem resolution.
- Led new hire orientation sessions for incoming staff.
- Represented university as brand ambassador at career fairs and on-campus recruiting events, enhancing university's visibility among potential candidates.
Human Resource Consultant
Cleveland State University
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Advised 800+ faculty and staff on the interpretation of CSU policies, union contracts, Ohio Revised Code, and affirmative action/EEO requirements related to employment.
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies aligned with departmental needs and academic disciplines.
- Conducted Human Resource training sessions for CSU personnel regarding recruitment and retention techniques; new employee orientation to institutional policies and procedures; employee relations and layoff processes; etc.
- Provided expertise and guidance on employee relations/disciplinary issues and recommended appropriate resolution.
- Administered the classified compensation programs for Cleveland State University by preparing and updating job descriptions, conducting position audits, assigning correct job classification, and determining appropriate pay grades.
- Streamlined new hire orientation process to enhance onboarding experience for new employees.
- Assisted managers throughout Performance Evaluation cycle with system navigation and submitting evaluation scores.
- Coordinated employee layoff meetings, conducted fact-finding investigations, and implemented performance improvement plans.
- Participated in union negotiations alongside Human Resources and various local union representatives.
Human Resources Generalist
Transtar Industries Inc
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Primary point of contact for 30+ field locations regarding warehouse recruitment, policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Managed staffing needs for Cleveland warehouse through recruiting, processing pre-employment testing, and new hire onboarding.
- Investigated ongoing employee relations issues and initiated appropriate steps for conflict resolution for 100+ employees.
- Processed unemployment claims and conducted employment verifications weekly to ensure compliance and support for employees.
- Managed annual, companywide inventory staffing objectives.
- Maintained personnel transaction records including hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations for accurate government reporting.
- Coordinated recognition programs including service anniversary awards and holiday meals to enhance employee engagement.
Education
Bachelor’s - Business Administration (focus in Human Resources)
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- Talent acquisition
- Candidate engagement
- Onboarding
- Employee relations
- HRIS maintenance
- Data analysis
- ATS proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability
Timeline
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Equity Trust
11.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cleveland State University
11.2019 - 11.2021
Human Resource Consultant
Cleveland State University
12.2016 - 11.2019
Human Resources Generalist
Transtar Industries Inc
04.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor’s - Business Administration (focus in Human Resources)
University of Toledo