Emily Kribs
La Porte,IN
Summary
Resourceful and driven people operations leader with 10 years of progressive experience across recruiting, onboarding, training, and leadership development within a dynamic multi-unit organization. Proven success in building programs from the ground up, improving employee retention in high-turnover environments, and fostering a strong company culture through engagement, training, and strategic process development. Possesses valuable experience in employee satisfaction and loyalty by driving engagement initiatives. Adept at navigating leadership transitions, aligning stakeholders, and designing talent pipelines for long-term growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting and Engagement Specialist
Kabelin Ace Hardware
2023 - Current
- Lead training strategy for 18+ stores, creating structured onboarding, ongoing training, and leadership matrices.
- Mentor Recruiting Specialist and Training Coordinators; drive recruiting and people development goals.
- Established competency-based scheduling and tracked 30/60/90-day onboarding effectiveness.
- Conducted development planning for high-potential employees, tying growth to performance and compensation.
- Oversaw SOP creation, legal compliance training, and vendor partnership programs.
- Coordinated events and activities to promote organizational objectives and strengthen participant involvement.
- Developed communication materials to effectively convey program information and increase awareness.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials geared towards increasing customer engagement levels across various channels.
- Conducted surveys and assessments to gather feedback for continuous improvement of engagement strategies.
- Analyzed engagement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and inform future decisions.
- Participated in industry events and conferences as a representative of the company, strengthening professional networks while staying informed on emerging trends relevant to the role.
Recruiting Specialist
Kabelin Ace Hardware
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage candidate data and streamline recruitment processes.
- Participated in career fairs and networking events to promote employer brand and attract applicants.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement in sourcing strategies and processes.
- Conducted candidate screenings to identify qualified applicants for open positions.
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring timely communication.
- Developed and executed end-to-end recruiting and onboarding processes with limited direction.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Personally traveled to multiple store locations to lead onboarding and ensure process consistency.
- Emphasized company culture to overcome pay-based hiring challenges.
- Led employee engagement initiatives and designed surveys, recognition programs, and events.
Customer Care Specialist
Kabelin General Rental and Services (Inside Ace Hardware)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- - Delivered front-line support across rentals, repairs, and sales in a high-traffic location.
- - Operated multiple POS and rental systems while training new hires and maintaining a professional front counter.
- - Provided exceptional customer service and embraced company core values and culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Michigan City High School
Indiana 06-2010
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Onboarding & Retention Strategy
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Employee Engagement Programs
- Training Needs Analysis & Delivery
- SOP Standardization & Compliance
- Multi-Unit Operations Support
- Brand awareness
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- HR Systems: Paycom, Workstream, People Matter, ALP, Epicor
- Program planning
Websites
Accomplishments
- Created and scaled onboarding processes used across 18 locations
- Maintained employee turnover below 50% despite industry-wide hiring challenges
- Designed and implemented in-house leadership development programs
- Supported multi-location growth through adaptable recruiting and engagement strategy
Certification
Leadership La Porte County
DiSC Certification
C.H.A.M.P Training
Franklin Covey - Leading at the speed of trust
Timeline
Recruiting Specialist
Kabelin Ace Hardware
01.2017 - 01.2023
Customer Care Specialist
Kabelin General Rental and Services (Inside Ace Hardware)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Recruiting and Engagement Specialist
Kabelin Ace Hardware
2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Michigan City High School
Training
- Leadership Training & Facilitation
- Certification Tracking & Compliance
- Employee Engagement Strategy
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