Jacqueline Pellenz

Recruitment Consultant (Contract)

Wilson

Mar 2025 - Jan 2026 (11 months)

Managed full-cycle recruiting for multiple concurrent requisitions in a fully remote environment, partnering with hiring managers to deliver high-quality hires. Utilized ATS platforms including Workday, Greenhouse, Oleeo, and Phenom to manage pipelines, ensure data accuracy, and maintain compliance. Developed and executed proactive sourcing strategies to engage active and passive candidates in competitive markets. Conducted structured virtual interviews, assessed candidate fit, and provided consultative hiring recommendations and market insights. Consistently met recruiting metrics while delivering a strong candidate experience through transparent communication and timely follow-up.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Entrust

Jun 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Spearheaded recruitment for mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering positions within the utilities sector, reducing time-to-fill by 25% through optimized sourcing and streamlined processes. Led recruitment for New Graduate and Summer Internship programs, increasing intern-to-full-time conversion rates by 30%. Trained and mentored junior team members on sourcing techniques and interview best practices, contributing to a 15% improvement in candidate quality. Partnered with hiring managers on interview strategy and candidate evaluation, resulting in improved hiring decisions and reduced turnover. Reduced agency reliance by 20% through effective direct sourcing via LinkedIn, job boards, and referrals.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Payscale

Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Recruited for roles across sales, engineering, and HR functions in US and UK markets while maintaining a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Partnered with leadership and HRBPs to optimize hiring practices and deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience. Led ATS migration from Smart Recruiters to Jobvite, training hiring managers and recruiters and improving recruiting efficiency by 15%. Enhanced employee referral program, increasing referrals by 25%. Authored a recruitment handbook to standardize best practices and recruiting language.

L

Talent Acquisition Specialist

L2T Media

Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 (8 months)

Evanston, IL

I

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Imbibe

Oct 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Chicago, IL

L

Human Resources Generalist

LIGHTOLOGY

May 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years 5 months)

Chicago, IL

Jacqueline Pellenz

About

Detail

Timeline

Résumé