EMILY KRAEMER
Chaska,,MN
Summary
Experienced HR professional with expertise in full-cycle recruitment for engineering positions within the AEC industry. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and selecting top engineering talent while collaborating with leadership to align hiring strategies with business objectives. Proven ability to streamline recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience, and support onboarding and employee engagement to drive growth in engineering teams within the AEC sector.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist
SANDMAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
11.2022 - Current
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles, including engineering and science-related positions, with a focus on sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates for hard-to-fill roles
- Partner with business leaders and HR staff to provide comprehensive recruiting services, including leading intake meetings, posting jobs, reviewing resumes, sourcing passive talent, conducting initial screens, and advising on candidate selection
- Act as a brand ambassador to enhance candidate experience and ensure a positive impression of the company throughout the recruitment process
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess strategy effectiveness and recommend process improvements
- Participate in staffing and business meetings to stay aligned with hiring needs and share recruiting best practices
- Stay informed on talent acquisition trends and apply innovative sourcing strategies to meet evolving business needs
- Support onboarding by facilitating new hire transitions, creating onboarding schedules, and coordinating integration support
- Organize employee engagement initiatives, internal events, and feedback surveys to support retention and culture
- Collaborate with external partners to coordinate companywide training programs and manage logistics
- Assist in compensation research and salary benchmarking to support competitive offer development
- Act as a liaison between employees and external HR consultants for benefits, compliance, and general HR support
- Maintain accurate HR documentation and serve as a trusted resource to managers and employees
- Conduct compensation research and assist with salary benchmarking and offers
- Ensure benefit enrollment and act as liaison between employees and external HR team team
- Maintain HR documentation and serve as a trusted resource
International & Regional Admissions Counselor
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR
05.2017 - 11.2022
- Managed and executed annual recruitment plans and coordinated a wide range of admissions events across 100 high schools in the Twin Cities area.
- Increased freshman enrollment in the region by 20% for the 2018–2019 academic year and drove a 400% rise in international applications for Spring 2022, resulting in record-breaking spring enrollment.
- Spearheaded creative outreach events including Instant Decision Days, “Coffee on Us” info sessions, regional placement testing, “Pizza in the Park” meet-and-greets, and “SOAR” orientation for new students.
- Provided comprehensive support throughout the admissions process via in-person visits, phone, email, virtual meetings, college fairs, and classroom presentations.
- Educated prospective students and families on academic offerings, tuition/fee structures, campus amenities, and student support services.
- Served as a Designated School Official (DSO), preparing immigration documents and ensuring F-1 visa compliance with DHS and institutional policies.
- Evaluated foreign transcripts, English proficiency exams, and financial documentation for admission eligibility and immigration compliance.
- Utilized systems including Salesforce, SEVIS, ImageNow, and Terra Dotta for data entry, tracking, and document processing.
- Completed SEVP certification (Sept 2020) and led workshops to clarify admissions procedures and guide prospective students and their families.
Regional Twin Cities Admissions Recruiter
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR
05.2017 - 11.2022
- Manage creation, implementation, and execution of yearly recruitment plans and variety of Admissions events for 100 high schools in Twin Cities area
- Recognized for increasing total freshman student enrollment in Twin Cities region by 20% for 2018-2019 school year
- Spearhead new events to increase admissions including Instant Decision Days, "Coffee on Us" information exchange sessions, regional placement testing, "Pizza in the Park" meet and greet, and "SOAR" orientation for new students
- Improve student guidance during admissions process through on-campus visits, phone calls, emails, college fairs, virtual meetings, virtual events and classroom presentations
- Educate institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Led informative workshops for prospective students and their families to clarify the admissions process, answer common questions, and offer guidance on how to be a competitive applicant.
Graduate Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Played key role in creation of new volunteer center and managing essential operational activities including institutional research, physical office space allocation, and management of "Community Engagement Network" for volunteer opportunities
- Key Accomplishment: Built powerful new "Tommies Together" website using Terminal4
- Created effective marketing strategies that used social media and other materials to reach students
Graduate Intern
NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided guidance on application processes to prospective students through appointments, group sessions, and community events while coordinating on-campus tours and managing data entry via Hobsons and ISRS applications
- Maximized new applications by effectively utilizing college and career fairs, open houses, classroom presentations, on-the-spot admissions activities, and other off-campus recruitment events
- Commended for participation in American Indian Committee and coordinating informational high school visits for American Indian Day
Junior Broker Intern
SENATOR INSURANCE SERVICES
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Worked closely with Lloyds brokers and underwriters to handle variety of important tasks including claims fee collections, billing analysis, invoice processing, and currency conversions for claims processing
- Developed improvements and enhancements to European industry conference itineraries for senior staff
Education
Graduate Certificate - Academic Advising
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Global Campus2019
Master of Arts - Education Leadership, Student Affairs
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
St. Paul, Minnesota2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
St. Cloud, Minnesota2013
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Collaboration with Stakeholders
- Onboarding & Integration Support
- Training & Development
- Communication & Candidate Experience
- Talent Management & Retention
- Candidate sourcing via online platforms
- HRIS & Applicant Tracking Systems Proficiency
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Organized and detail-oriented
Certification
SHRM-CP
Timeline
HR Specialist
SANDMAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
11.2022 - Current
International & Regional Admissions Counselor
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR
05.2017 - 11.2022
Regional Twin Cities Admissions Recruiter
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR
05.2017 - 11.2022
Graduate Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
01.2016 - 06.2016
Graduate Intern
NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2016 - 06.2016
Junior Broker Intern
SENATOR INSURANCE SERVICES
05.2012 - 08.2012
Graduate Certificate - Academic Advising
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Education Leadership, Student Affairs
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
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