Evelin Arellano
Chicago
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented HR and Recruiting professional with experience in onboarding, implementation support, and office management. Skilled in managing employee records, coordinating recruitment processes, and streamlining administrative operations. Adept at supporting teams, implementing HR initiatives, and fostering positive workplace experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Services Specialist / onboarding coordinator
Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Maintain and generate reports related to employee data, payroll, benefits, and demographics for parishes and schools
- Support and maintain knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and benefits programs across the Archdiocese
- Played a key role in the implementation and transition to new payroll systems (UKG and Workforce Dimensions), supporting over 300 parishes and schools during system migration
- Led and supported end-user training through virtual sessions, webinars, Teams meetings, and one-on-one coaching
- Led onboarding efforts, serving as a primary point of contact for new hires and guiding them through their initial employment experience
- Participated in the early-stage implementation (pilot/initial rollout) of a standardized onboarding program for the entire Archdiocese, helping establish processes, workflows, and training materials
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop onboarding resources, welcome materials, and training modules aligned with organizational goals
- Planned and coordinated quarterly meetings with HR and Payroll leaders to support communication, training, and process improvements
- Supported projects related to open enrollment, payroll processing, salary administration, and compensation studies
- Monitored HR transactions to ensure compliance with Archdiocesan policies and procedures
- Partnered with HR leadership and department heads to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, and develop targeted learning programs
- Designed and enhanced training materials and programs, staying current with HR best practices and organizational trends
IT Recruiter
Deloitte (Pontoon Tad PGS) – Remote
Chicago
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided full-cycle recruiting for technical, accounting, administrative, and corporate roles across 30+ U.S. locations.
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand job requirements and staffing needs.
- Recruited exempt and non-exempt employees from entry level to C-suite.
- Sourced candidates through job postings, internet searches, referrals, cold calling, and hiring events.
- Maintained a high-volume pipeline of technical candidates.
- Executed hiring plans aligned with business strategy and workforce forecasting.
- Implemented cost-effective recruiting strategies to attract qualified and diverse talent.
- Conducted reference and background checks to reduce hiring risks and ensure compliance.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to identify improvements, increasing overall recruiting efficiency.
Recruiter/Front Office Manager
Wine And Dine Hospitality
Chicago
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Manage the interviewing process of prospective employees. Facilitates effective recruitment and maintains up-to-date and accurate applicant flow and hiring data and develop recruiting strategies, processes
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify and address diversity gaps in the candidate pool, resulting in an increase in the number of diverse hires.
- Post positions using various resources such as social media, schools, and colleges, career and job fairs, and other networking opportunities. Sourcing includes: (Indeed, Glassdoor, JazzHR, linked in)
- Improved processes for filing and maintaining new hire documents and I-9 verifications.
- Scheduled background checks and drug screening appointments.
- Conducted first and second round interviews with candidates as well as processed onboarded 2-11 new hires each week.
- Coordinate interviews, offers, oversee background checks, and help arrange first day details for candidates.
- Implemented a new employee referral program, resulting in a 15% increase in employee referrals and a 10% increase in successful hires.
- Support and execute the goals of the company effectively and uphold company values
- Managed a Jr. recruiter who successfully filled 100+ open positions within a 7-month period, meeting company hiring goals and reducing time-to-fill.
- Collaborated with department managers to forecast future hiring needs and create a hiring plan
Junior Recruiter
ACH Foods
Summit
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Conducted phone and in-person interviews with potential candidates
- Sourced and identified potential candidates through job postings, job boards, social media, and other recruitment channels
- Scheduled background checks and drug screening appointments.
- Coordinates procurement of temporary employees as needed. Maintains accurate records of temporary employee utilization.
- Participated in 5 job fairs and other recruiting events, resulting in an increase in the number of qualified candidates
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiting agencies, resulting in an increase in the number of qualified candidates and reduction in recruiting costs
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop job postings and advertisements
- Tracked and reported recruitment metrics
Education
High School -
Wells High School
ChicagoSome College (No Degree) -
Malcolm X City College
Chicago, ILReferences
Kelly Stancil
Director of Recruitment and HR Solutions | Pontoon GS (TAD PGS, Inc)
T: 703 673 1512
Kelly.Stancil@pontoonsolutions.com
John J Murphy
Vicariate HR manager
312-350-2576
Johnmurphy@archchicago.org
Jessica Hernandez
Production Planner
(312) 779-5567
jessicaihernandez94@gmail.com
Timeline
HR Services Specialist / onboarding coordinator
Archdiocese of Chicago
07.2023 - 06.2025
IT Recruiter
Deloitte (Pontoon Tad PGS) – Remote
07.2021 - 07.2023
Recruiter/Front Office Manager
Wine And Dine Hospitality
09.2018 - 12.2020
Junior Recruiter
ACH Foods
07.2015 - 08.2018
High School -
Wells High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Malcolm X City College