JIllian Tishman

People-first talent leader and founder with a proven track record of building trusted partnerships and delivering high-impact recruitment outcomes. Known for connecting people and opportunity through strategic insight, thoughtful communication, and a relationship-driven approach. A dynamic collaborator who blends business acumen with empathy to drive meaningful hiring decisions across professional services and corporate environments.

Founder + Principal at inspHIRED Talent Solutions (2024-07 – Present)

Boutique, relationship-driven recruitment and talent advisory firm supporting organizations across the Greater Toronto Area.

• Scaled startup revenue by 1,600%+ YOY, growing from $4K in first-year operations to $68K+ through organic client acquisition and referral-driven growth.
• Delivered professional and leadership placements from entry-level professionals through Director-level, with salaries ranging from $45K - $170K+ across administration, finance, operations, legal and leadership.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers as a strategic talent advisor, providing market insights, shaping hiring strategies, and delivering end-to-end recruitment across professional, technical and leadership roles while aligning talent decisions with organizational values and business objectives.
• Built a high-touch recruitment practice serving clients across legal, finance, nonprofit, marketing and communications, public relations, education, manufacturing, and corporate sectors throughout the GTA.
• Lead end-to-end search strategy leveraging headhunting, social sourcing, and relationship-driven pipeline development to attract and engage top-tier talent.
• Design and facilitate career development workshops and mentorship programs supporting early-career professionals in resume strategy, interview preparation, and career planning.
• Represent inspHIRED at career events, panels, and community initiatives, strengthening brand presence and fostering meaningful professional networks.
• Oversee all aspects of business operations including brand strategy, client acquisition, marketing, and service delivery.
• Represent inspHIRED at networking events, industry panels, employer branding initiatives and career workshops to strengthen pipelines and brand visibility.

Director, Client and Talent Engagement at TDS Personnel (2018-07 – 2024-06)

Full-service recruitment firm specializing in permanent and temporary staffing solutions across Canada.

• Generated $780K+ in billings and delivered 97 successful placements across administration, finance, operations, legal, creatives, and leadership searches.
• Acted as a trusted advisor to business leaders, owning high-value client portfolios and shaping hiring strategy, workforce planning, and long-term talent alignment.
• Transitioned to a full-commission 60/40 partnership model, reflecting strong performance, client confidence, and revenue impact.
• Built data-driven sourcing strategies and high-performing talent pipelines averaging 40–60 qualified candidates per search, leveraging ATS and market intelligence tools including Avionté, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed.
• Maintained 98% client retention, cultivating multi-year partnerships across professional services sectors.
• Demonstrated resilience through market shifts, including COVID-19 disruption, achieving peak annual billings nearing $181K and an annualized pace of 24+ placements prior to maternity leave in May 2023.
• Partnered with hiring leaders through offer negotiation and onboarding to ensure a seamless candidate transition and positive new hire experience.
• Represented organization at various professional networking events and conferences.

Senior Disability Claims Specialist, Group Insurance at Desjardins Insurance (2012-01 – 2018-06)

National provider of life and health insurance, group benefits, and retirement solutions.

• Oversaw complex disability claims management, leveraging deep expertise in medical, contractual, and regulatory frameworks to support sound business decisions.
• Acted as a key liaison between unions, pension stakeholders, legal counsel, and medical teams, ensuring aligned, risk-aware outcomes.
• Designed and guided return-to-work and accommodation strategies that balanced employee wellbeing, compliance, and organizational objectives.
• Built trusted client relationships while navigating sensitive, high-impact cases requiring strong judgement and discretion.
• Supported team development through mentorship and knowledge sharing, contributing to operational consistency and service excellence.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Methods in Prosthetics & Orthotics – George Brown College (2010)

Certificate in K-Taping Therapy – OrthoCanada (2010)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Specialization in Kinesiology – University of Western Ontario (2007)