Malia Jacob
About Malia Jacob
Malia Jacob is a Talent Acquisition Manager at Wyld, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in recruitment spanning several years and various roles, she has implemented effective onboarding programs and innovative recruitment strategies to enhance workforce diversity and efficiency.
Work at Wyld
Malia Jacob has been serving as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Wyld since 2021. In this role, she has developed a comprehensive onboarding program aimed at enhancing new employee integration and retention. She has also implemented innovative recruitment strategies that have significantly reduced the time-to-hire for key positions. Additionally, Malia has led a project focused on improving diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, resulting in a more diverse workforce. Her collaboration with department heads has helped forecast hiring needs and develop strategic recruitment plans.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before her current role at Wyld, Malia Jacob worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Wyld from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at USI Insurance Services for one year from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes a position as a Professional Recruiter at Northwestern Mutual for six months in 2018-2019, and as an Employment Specialist at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center from 2014 to 2015. Malia also worked as a Territory Recruiter at Colonial Life from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Background
Malia Jacob earned two Bachelor's Degrees from the University of Oregon. She studied Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from 2008 to 2011. During the same period, she also pursued a degree in Cultural Anthropology. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in communication and cultural understanding, which are essential in her role in talent acquisition.
Professional Development and Industry Engagement
Malia Jacob actively participates in industry conferences to stay updated on the latest trends in talent acquisition and recruitment technology. This engagement allows her to enhance her expertise and apply current best practices in her work. Her commitment to professional development reflects her dedication to improving recruitment processes and strategies.