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Build Your Dream Team with Strategic Talent Acquisition

Assembling your dream team demands strategic talent acquisition — and when you’re busy running a business, that’s often easier said than done. Envisioning the ideal candidate, mapping out the competencies required, and identifying what makes a team member exceptional are the first steps in this deliberate and thoughtful process.

6 Talent Acquisition Initiatives to Get Started

Here’s what we recommend for bold, strategic steps to set your talent acquisition initiatives up for long-term success.

1. Elevate Internal Talent Development

The composition of your dream team may already exist within your current organization. Prioritizing internal talent development requires a keen eye for potential and a commitment to growth. By nurturing internal talent and fostering a culture that values advancement, you empower employees to prepare for future leadership roles and create a self-sustaining talent pipeline from within.

That said, even companies with strong internal teams must maintain an external talent sourcing strategy to remain competitive and agile.

2. Leverage Unconventional Hiring Tactics

In the pursuit of top talent, it’s essential to go beyond traditional job boards. Explore unconventional hiring tactics such as tapping into industry-specific networks, forming partnerships with educational institutions, and pursuing bespoke recruitment solutions. These less-traveled paths can lead to discovering exceptional candidates who bring fresh energy and innovation to your team.

3. Place Key Talent at the Top

When it comes to building out your leadership team, filling pivotal roles is a high-stakes endeavor. Partnering with an experienced executive recruiting firm ensures you’re accessing deeply vetted candidates who align with your organization’s culture and long-term goals. These firms specialize in navigating niche industries and can act as an extension of your internal hiring team, delivering standout leadership talent.

4. Create a Narrative Around Opportunity

Top candidates are drawn to stories of growth, impact, and vision. By crafting a narrative that reflects your company’s mission and momentum, you transform ordinary job listings into compelling opportunities. Strategic storytelling turns your hiring process into an invitation for candidates who want to be part of something bigger than themselves.

5. Embrace a Consultative Hiring Approach

Every hire is an opportunity to engage in a thoughtful, consultative process. By holding open conversations with candidates about their goals and strengths, you gain deeper insight into their potential fit. This approach leads to stronger alignment and longer-term success for both the individual and the team.

6. Invest in Relationship-Driven Recruitment

Building a dream team requires more than just resumes — it calls for a recruiting strategy that’s intentional, relational, and aligned with your company’s growth. Whether you’re hiring for short-term needs or long-term leadership, it pays to work with a partner who understands the full picture.

When the stakes are high, TalentSpark is your trusted recruiting firm partner in Boise, Idaho, helping businesses across the region find top talent in HR, finance, executive leadership, and more. From contract recruiting to executive recruiting, we tailor your strategy to attract top-tier professionals who will drive results from day one. Connect with us today to build a dream team recruitment strategy designed for growth.

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Josilyn Clare, Operations Coordinator at TalentSpark Boise Recruiting Firm

Josilyn Clare

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!

Sari Hansen, Recruiter at TalentSpark Boise Recruiting Firm

Sari Hansen

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!

Dylan Buckland, Recruiter at at TalentSpark Boise Recruiting Firm

Dylan Buckland

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!

Pariss Paul, Recruiter at TalentSpark Boise Recruiting Firm

Pariss Paul

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!

Allison Bruce, VP of Recruiting at TalentSpark Boise Recruiting Firm

Allison Bruce

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!

Jamie Brajcich, Manager of Recruiting at TalentSpark Boise Recruiting Firm

Jamie Brajcich

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!

Stephanie Parker, Founder & Executive Recruiter at TalentSpark Boise Recruiting Firm

Stephanie Parker

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!