Jill Olsen
About Jill Olsen
Jill Olsen is a Talent Director with over 20 years of experience in IT recruitment, currently working at Kforce Inc since 2020. She has held various roles in staffing and talent acquisition across multiple companies, including QUAD656, Xelerate LLC, and Magellan Search and Staffing.
Current Role at Kforce
Jill Olsen serves as the Talent Director at Kforce Inc, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on connecting clients with top IT talent, leveraging her extensive experience in the recruitment industry. Her responsibilities include overseeing recruitment strategies and expanding efforts to include remote roles nationally, adapting to the evolving job market.
Previous Experience in IT Recruitment
Before her current role, Jill Olsen accumulated significant experience in IT recruitment. She worked at QUAD656 as a Senior Staffing Manager from 2015 to 2016, and at Xelerate LLC as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Director of IT Search and Staffing at Magellan Search and Staffing from 2012 to 2015. Her career also includes roles at TAC Worldwide and EP Technical, where she further honed her expertise in technical staffing.
Education and Qualifications
Jill Olsen studied at The College of New Jersey from 1989 to 1993, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management. She also attended Mt. Olive and Trenton State College, contributing to her educational foundation in business and management principles.
Industry Expertise and Contributions
With over 20 years of experience in placing IT talent in the Greater Philadelphia marketplace, Jill Olsen is recognized as a subject matter expert in IT talent recruitment. She utilizes her extensive industry knowledge to effectively connect clients with qualified candidates, ensuring that recruitment efforts align with market demands and trends.
Career Progression and Roles
Jill Olsen's career in recruitment began at Kforce, where she worked as a Recruiting/Sales Manager from 2000 to 2002. She later returned to Kforce as an IT Sales/Account Manager from 2006 to 2010. Her diverse roles across various companies have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the staffing industry, particularly in the IT sector.