Emily Mattes
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
HR and Recruiting professional with 5+ years of experience supporting full-cycle recruiting, HR operations, compliance, and employee relations across corporate, construction, and athletics environments. Proven ability to manage ATS systems, coordinate hiring processes, support benefits administration, and communicate effectively with candidates and stakeholders in fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guest Services / Tech Team Member
Target Corporation
08.2015 - Current
- Delivered customer-focused support while balancing multiple responsibilities.
- Supported technical operations and team coordination in a fast-paced retail environment.
Recruiter / HR Specialist
Utility Services Group, Inc.
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for multiple positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offer coordination.
- Maintained and optimized ATS data to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
- Partnered with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and streamline hiring timelines.
- Supported HR operations including onboarding, employee documentation, and benefits coordination.
- Assisted with HR reporting, audits, and process improvements.
HR Assistant / Recruiter
Liberty Excavators, Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Coordinated recruiting activities for field and office roles in a construction environment.
- Scheduled interviews, conducted phone screens, and maintained candidate pipelines.
- Assisted with onboarding, I-9 documentation, and personnel file management.
- Supported benefits administration and employee inquiries.
- Provided administrative HR support in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting.
Graduate Assistant, Compliance
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Supported NCAA compliance initiatives and maintained accurate athlete documentation.
- Assisted with audits, reporting, and policy adherence.
- Collaborated with athletic staff to ensure eligibility and regulatory compliance.
- Provided administrative support to athletics department staff.
- Assisted with data entry, scheduling, and office coordination.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources & Employee Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana01.2018
Skills
- HR & Recruiting
- Compliance
- Employee relations
- Benefits support
- Data reporting
- Documentation management
- Process improvement
- Organizational planning
- Microsoft Office
- Written & verbal communication
- Professional correspondence
Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Dale Carnegie Skills for Success
Timeline
Recruiter / HR Specialist
Utility Services Group, Inc.
12.2022 - 08.2025
HR Assistant / Recruiter
Liberty Excavators, Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2022
Graduate Assistant, Compliance
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics
07.2016 - 08.2019
Guest Services / Tech Team Member
Target Corporation
08.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Human Resources & Employee Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania