Talent Acquisition Professional
Emily Van Sant
About Me
Creating Exceptional Employee Experiences
I'm an HR professional and "People Person" passionate about making an impact through seamless onboarding and talent acquisition. Based in Philadelphia, I currently work at Five Below's "WowTown" headquarters.
With experience spanning corporate recruiting, payroll administration, and employee onboarding, I specialize in creating positive first impressions for new team members and ensuring smooth transitions into their roles.
100+
Job Postings Managed
6+
Years in HR
Currently at
Five Below
Career Journey
Professional Experience
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Five Below
August 2024 – Present
Facilitates corporate pre-boarding including I-9 processing, paperwork, and equipment setup. Organizes weekly new-hire orientation sessions covering benefits, IT walkthroughs, and office tours. Assists with internship recruiting and program execution.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Saint-Gobain North America
September 2022 – August 2024
Led full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to offers. Coordinated interviews for up to 10 recruiters and maintained recruitment metrics including time-to-fill optimization.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Publicis Groupe
April 2021 – September 2022
Coordinated interviews across multiple agencies and managed 100+ job postings. Worked cross-functionally with HR and Data teams to facilitate seamless onboarding processes.
Payroll Administrator
goPuff
September 2020 – March 2021
Processed weekly and biweekly payroll for independent contractors and hourly employees. Calculated sick time and PTO accruals with precision.
Driver On-Boarding Specialist
goPuff
August 2019 – September 2020
Verified driver compliance for 150+ locations nationwide. Processed new hires on UltiPro and conducted E-Verify reports.
Member Relations Coordinator
Chestnut Hill Community Association
January 2017 – August 2019
Managed memberships, event registration, and social media presence to strengthen community engagement.
Academic Background
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Liberal Arts
Temple University
2015 – 2019
High School Diploma
Bishop McDevitt High School
2009 – 2013
National Art Honors Society, Yearbook Editor, Art Club
Expertise
Skills & Competencies
Continuous Learning
Certifications
Building a Successful Onboarding Experience
LinkedIn Learning
January 2025
LinkedIn Recruiter: AI-Powered Talent Acquisition
LinkedIn Learning
January 2025
Let's Connect
Get in Touch
Interested in discussing talent acquisition, onboarding strategies, or just want to connect? I'd love to hear from you.
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania