Jacob Wallace

Talent Acquisition Manager with 7+ years of experience leading full-cycle recruitment initiatives and placing top-tier talent across diverse industries. Proven success building and mentoring recruiting teams, optimizing ATS processes, and developing relationship-driven talent strategies that reduce time-to-fill and elevate candidate quality. Recognized for building strong talent pipelines, fostering trusted partnerships with candidates and hiring leaders, and consistently exceeding recruitment performance goals.

Talent Acquisition Manager - Supportive Concepts for Families - Pittsburgh, Lebanon, and Reading

(2025-12)

• Lead and mentored a team of five recruiters supporting hiring efforts across Pittsburgh, Lebanon, and Reading markets.
• Develop and deliver recruiter training on ADP, sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and full-cycle recruiting best practices.
• Achieved 135 hires in five months while maintaining an 89% employee retention rate.
• Average eight weekly hires across Berks County for roles including Direct Support Professionals, Program Coordinators, Regional Directors, Program Trainers, and Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Partner with operations and training leadership to identify critical staffing gaps and develop proactive recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to establish hiring timelines, define role requirements, and improve workforce planning initiatives.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Drive a positive candidate experience through consistent communication and interview preparation, resulting in improved engagement and conversion rates.

Technical Recruiter - J2 Solutions

(2025-01 - 2025-08)

• Engaged daily with candidates regarding new opportunities through phone, email, LinkedIn, Dice, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Recruited for a wide range of technical and leadership roles, including Architects, Application Developers, IT Project Managers, Infor CloudSuite Specialists, IT Managers, and Directors of IT.
• Supported recruitment efforts for clients in diverse industries, including Healthcare, Automotive, and Banking.
• Conducted thorough interview preparation with candidates, resulting in a 100% interview attendance rate.

Technical Recruiter - RSC Solutions

(2023-11 - 2024-12)

• Recruited for a broad range of IT roles, including Security Analysts/Architects, Network Engineers, Java and .NET Developers, System Administrators, Project/Program/Product Managers, Digital Architects, and Data Analysts.
• Maintained twelve consultants on billing while achieving sixteen placements during the first year.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with candidates, ensuring ongoing engagement and contract success beyond initial placements.
• Prepared candidates throughout the interview process, improving readiness and increasing offer acceptance rates.

Technical Recruiter - Patriot Talent Solutions

(2023-03 - 2023-11)

• Sourced and engaged IT professionals for roles such as Security Analysts/Architects, Network Engineers, Java/.NET Developers, System Administrators, Project/Program/Product Managers, Digital Architects, and Data Analysts.
• Generated approximately $1,000 in weekly gross profit through contractor and direct-hire placements.
• Utilized Salesforce Talent Recruit, Dice, and LinkedIn to identify top candidates and maintain an organized, efficient recruiting workflow.
• Developed strong candidate relationships through in-person meetings and proactive outreach, maintaining a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

Senior Technical Recruiter - Dexian

(2021-03 - 2023-03)

• Executed full cycle recruiting for a wide range of IT roles including Security Analysts/Architects, Network Engineers, Java/.NET Developers, System Administrators, Project/Program/Product Managers, Digital Architects, and Data Analysts.
• Averaged two contractor placements per month while maintaining eighteen consultants on active billing.
• Mentored and trained new recruiters, focusing on candidate relationship building, job presentation strategies, and objection handling to accelerate team ramp-up and effectiveness.

IT Recruiter - HAYS

(2019-02 - 2021-03)

• Served as a National IT Recruiter supporting major accounts.
• Executed full cycle recruiting functions including sourcing, cold calling, screening, resume editing, candidate matching, and post-offer follow-up to meet both individual and team production goals.
• Maintained average of two placements monthly: role dependent, placing contractors.

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management - University of Tampa