Some recruiting processes feel like a train wreck in slow motion. We can see it coming a mile away (and so can your candidates!) The role’s been open too long. No one agrees on what success actually looks like. Interviews drag on. And on. And on. Meanwhile, top talent slips
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Sticking to traditional hiring practices can mean missed opportunities and talent slipping through your fingers. Let’s explore how defying conventional wisdom can transform your recruitment process.
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Many hiring managers are seeking skilled tech professionals. However, compared to larger tech hubs, Idaho companies sometimes struggle to nab the right talent.
For companies looking to recruit top tech talent to Boise, here are some suggestions to strengthen your appeal.
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Operations Coordinator
Josilyn supports TalentSpark’s daily operations with her background in administrative management and tax. With several years of experience optimizing organizational systems, she works closely with our Leadership Team to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Her attention to detail, financial accuracy, and proactive mindset help the team operate at our best.
Education: Northwest University (B.A.)
Fun Fact: Josilyn’s favorite place in the world is Germany!
Recruiter
After starting her career in telecommunications and public health, Sari was introduced to the recruiting world and never looked back. At TalentSpark, she specializes in project-based and recruiter on demand roles, supporting clients across industries like insurance, finance, engineering, and manufacturing. With over a decade of recruiting experience, Sari is passionate about guiding candidates to the right fit, including opportunities they might never have considered before.
Education: Idaho State University (B.S., Public Health Education & Promotion)
Community: Youth group leader for ages 4–18; active supporter of local school and sports programs
Fun Fact: Sari is a lifelong Idahoan raised on a multi-generational cattle ranch!
Recruiter
Before joining TalentSpark, Dylan worked as a hiring manager for Old Navy, the largest specialty retailer in the U.S. There he gained firsthand insight into the importance of thoughtful, people-centered hiring. Now as a TalentSpark recruiter, he’s been involved in all aspects of recruiting — from working directly with clients to managing a full desk. Dylan’s superpower is creating an inclusive and safe environment where authentic conversations come naturally.
Education: Boise State University (B.B.A., Business Administration & B.A., Human Resource Management)
Community: President, Boise Young Professionals; Board Member, Downtown Boise Association (DBA); Board Member, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
Fun Fact: Dylan is a ski enthusiast and self-taught handyman who never turns down a home improvement project!
Recruiter
Pariss Paul offers nearly a decade of recruiting experience across a variety of industries, including human resources, accounting and finance, sales, marketing, IT, and engineering. Since joining TalentSpark in 2020, she’s been passionate about creating exceptional experiences for both clients and candidates — connecting the right people with the right roles and watching them thrive. Pariss is known for her relationship-driven approach and her genuine enthusiasm for helping organizations grow through great hires.
Education: Boise State University (B.A., Communication)
Community: Member, Human Resources Association of the Treasure Valley (HRATV)
Fun Fact: A lifelong dancer, Pariss now serves as Assistant Director of a local adult dance company and teaches dance to K12 students!
VP of Recruiting
As VP of Recruiting at TalentSpark, Allison brings 20 years of recruiting experience across a wide range of industries, from Fortune 100 companies to nonprofits. Her background spans global engineering firms, health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and telecom providers. For the past eight years at TalentSpark, she has led the recruitment team and spearheaded executive search efforts. As a self-proclaimed “recruiting nerd,” Allison has a talent for market research and reaching unique, hard-to-find talent.
Education: University of Colorado – Boulder (B.A.); NCAA Division Track & Field Athlete
Community & Awards: Board Member, Boise Valley Economic Partnership; Co-Chair, Key Executive Committee at Meridian Chamber of Commerce; Board Member, American Association of Accounting and Finance; Past HR Committee, Idaho Youth Ranch; Coach, Girls on the Run; Idaho Business Review’s 40 Under 40; Women of Influence Honoree; Keynote Speaker, Meet the CFOs (TV CFO Forum, 2023–2025); Speaker, Boise Chamber Leadership Conference (2021)
Fun Fact: Allison has cycled across the Colorado mountains three times and her favorite place to visit is Sun Valley!
Manager of Recruiting
Jamie has over 16 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience. She began her career in healthcare and physician recruitment before expanding into industries like manufacturing, technology, and real estate. Since joining TalentSpark in 2018 as Manager of Recruiting, Jamie’s passion for leadership and talent strategy has shined through in everything she does — especially when it comes to building and mentoring teams.
Education: University of Montana (B.A., Organizational Communication & Nonprofit Administration)
Community: Member, American Association of Accounting and Finance Recruiters (AAFA)
Fun Fact: Jamie is currently thriving in her “mom era” with two active kids!
Founder & Executive Recruiter
Stephanie is the Founder and Executive Recruiter at TalentSpark, with 30 years of experience in recruiting and HR. She’s held leadership roles at Alaska Airlines, Micron Technology, and St. Luke’s Health System, and has spent the past nine years growing TalentSpark into a trusted recruiting partner for companies across the Mountain West. Known for her hands-on approach and deep local knowledge, Stephanie combines corporate expertise with entrepreneurial spirit to help organizations hire with confidence.
Education: University of Oregon (B.A.), Kansas State University (M.S., Organizational Psychology)
Community & Awards: Director of Workforce Development, Idaho State SHRM; Past President, HRATV; Advisory Board Member, TOK; Past Executive Board Member, City of Good; Former EO Member; Idaho Business Review CEO of Influence
Fun Fact: Stephanie is a certified yoga instructor and avid fan of reality real estate shows!
