Lacey Illes
About Lacey Illes
Lacey Illes serves as the Vertical Delivery Director for Tech at Kforce Inc, where she focuses on recruiting top IT talent in digital transformations and fintech. With a background that includes roles at Meta and Kforce, she has extensive experience in full-life cycle recruiting and building strategic partnerships in the financial services sector.
Current Role at Kforce
Lacey Illes serves as the Vertical Delivery Director for Tech at Kforce Inc, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on hiring top IT talent, particularly in areas such as digital transformations and fintech. Her responsibilities include facilitating full-life cycle recruiting and ensuring a smooth onboarding transition for candidates. Lacey is based in Tampa, Florida, where she actively contributes to the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Meta
Before joining Kforce, Lacey worked at Meta as a Technical Sourcer from 2022 to 2023. This remote position involved sourcing technical talent and aligning candidates with the company's needs. Her experience at Meta added to her expertise in recruitment, particularly in the technology sector.
Career Progression at Kforce
Lacey Illes has had a progressive career at Kforce Inc, starting as a Technical Recruiter from 2017 to 2019, followed by a role as a Senior Technical Recruiter for eight months in 2019. She later became a Market Manager and Lead Recruiter from 2019 to 2021. Throughout her tenure, she has developed strategic partnerships with organizations in the financial services domain to enhance business outcomes.
Educational Background
Lacey studied at the University of South Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and Media Studies from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she attended Florence University of the Arts in 2016, focusing on International/Global Studies for 11 months. Her educational background supports her career in recruitment and relationship building.
Early Career Experience
Lacey's early career included roles as a Sales Associate at J.Crew from 2015 to 2016 and at Kendra Scott from 2016 to 2017. These positions helped her develop customer service skills and an understanding of sales dynamics, which have been beneficial in her recruitment career.