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Judy Wallace-Pizarro
Talent Acquisition & Ops Manager | Recruitment Tech Expert | DEI Champion | Published Researcher & Author
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I am a results-oriented Talent Acquisition Manager with expertise in DEI programming, recruitment technology, and artificial intelligence. I have over a decade of experience designing and implementing strategic People & Culture initiatives that drive diversity, inclusion, and engagement at all organizational levels. My advanced analytical and technical skills enable me to develop insightful strategies that impact sourcing, assessing, recruiting, hiring, employer branding, and employee performance. My work has led to significantly reduced turnover, faster hiring times, enhanced internal collaboration, heightened candidate experience, and improved employee performance, all while reducing budgets and freeing up time for other projects. In addition to my practical experience, I am a published researcher and author, contributing to thought leadership in the areas of DEI and recruitment best practices. My work reflects a deep commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces through evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge research—all with efficiency in mind!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition & Talent Ops Manager
INOQ Talent
11.2023 - Current
- Lead global talent acquisition and operational strategies at INOQ Talent, driving diversity through DEI-focused initiatives and leveraging AI-powered recruitment technology to optimize hiring processes, reduce time-to-fill by 40%, and enhance candidate and employee experiences across multiple regions.
Global Talent Acquisition & DEI Manager
Skillsoft
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Led global talent acquisition efforts at Skillsoft, driving a 50% increase in diversity at senior management levels through DEI-driven recruitment strategies, while implementing AI-powered tools that reduced time-to-fill by 65%, optimized operational efficiencies, and enhanced employer branding across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Global Talent Acquisition Manager
Radancy
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Directed global talent acquisition strategies at Radancy, leveraging AI-powered recruitment tools to streamline hiring processes, reducing time-to-hire by 20%, while leading DEI initiatives that increased diverse candidate applications by 10% and managing operational workflows across 40 offices worldwide.
Recruitment Manager
New York Road Runners
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Established and led the in-house talent acquisition function at New York Road Runners, integrating ATS technology to reduce time-to-hire by 65% while pioneering the company’s first DEI program, which significantly improved workforce diversity and employee engagement during a period of rapid growth.
Recruitment Manager
Robert Half International
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for director-level roles at Robert Half, consistently exceeding hiring targets while implementing ATS and CRM tools to streamline sourcing and candidate management, fostering a strong DEI focus that increased diverse candidate pipelines and improved hiring efficiency.
Education
Psychology - Psychology
Fordham University
Human Resource Management, Diversity & Inclusion -
Cornell University
Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) -
Human Capital Institute
Ethical Artificial Intelligence -
Skillsoft
SHRM-SCP Certification -
Society of Human Resource Management
Skills
Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Operations
undefinedInterests
Flute
Triathlons
Pitbulls
Screenwriting
Illustration/Animation
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition & Talent Ops Manager
INOQ Talent
11.2023 - Current
Global Talent Acquisition & DEI Manager
Skillsoft
01.2021 - 11.2023
Global Talent Acquisition Manager
Radancy
12.2017 - 12.2020
Recruitment Manager
New York Road Runners
04.2016 - 12.2017
Recruitment Manager
Robert Half International
05.2011 - 04.2014
Psychology - Psychology
Fordham University
Human Resource Management, Diversity & Inclusion -
Cornell University
Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) -
Human Capital Institute
Ethical Artificial Intelligence -
Skillsoft
SHRM-SCP Certification -
Society of Human Resource Management
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