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Cori Eskau

Iron Mountain,MI

Summary

Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recruiter / HR Business Partner

Systems Control (Merged With Hubbell Inc. In 2023)
Iron Mountain, MI
03.2023 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems (iCIMS).
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.
  • Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
  • Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
  • Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Maintained budgeted headcount of 435 production employees.
  • Successfully recruited over 150 new production and office employees in 2023.

Human Resources Administrator

Systems Control
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw initial processes of recruiting cycle to include but not limited to job description management, job board management, sourcing of candidates, screening of candidates, scheduling and coordinating interviews.
  • Administered pre-employment testing and processes for all new hire candidates.
  • Performed background checks, employment references and obtained any other required documents from new hires.
  • Coordinated off and on-site recruiting events such as job fairs, networking opportunities, etc.
  • Coordinated K-12 and college recruiting events.
  • Oversaw all onboarding preparation and coordination for new hires.
  • Conducted stay and exit interviews for organization, and maintained reporting of related metrics.
  • Oversaw termination packet coordination.
  • Maintained standard recruiting data and related reports, as well as any required union reports.
  • Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
  • Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
  • Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors

Merchandising Operations Supervisor

Michigan Technological University
Houghton , MI
08.2016 - 02.2020
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Motivated and trained over 40 employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Organized contests and established goals to optimize productivity and improve employee morale.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Skills

  • Full Cycle Recruiting
  • Project Management
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Retention Strategies
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Process Improvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication

Certification

  • Certified Mediator: The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress
  • Certified in Mental Health First Aid Training: National Council for Behavioral Health
  • Certified in QPR and at-risk Suicide prevention.
  • Certified Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line

Timeline

Recruiter / HR Business Partner

Systems Control (Merged With Hubbell Inc. In 2023)
03.2023 - Current

Human Resources Administrator

Systems Control
10.2022 - 03.2023

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text Line
08.2020 - 06.2022

Merchandising Operations Supervisor

Michigan Technological University
08.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Oregon State University
  • Certified Mediator: The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress
  • Certified in Mental Health First Aid Training: National Council for Behavioral Health
  • Certified in QPR and at-risk Suicide prevention.
  • Certified Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line
Cori Eskau