Live Office Hours with Kim Wilkes, Head of Talent Attraction at Zapier
Join us for Elpha's Live Office Hours with Kim Wilkes!
I’m Kim Wilkes and I’m the Head of Talent Attraction at Zapier, where we’re on a mission to make automation work for everyone. We are a no-code automation platform that enables you to connect over 6,000 apps to automate the tedious parts of your work so that you can focus more on the creative and more human aspects of what you do. We are a fully distributed team of 800+ across 35+ countries, and we are hiring!
Before Zapier, I worked for a few larger tech organizations, including Amazon, Uber, and Palo Alto Networks. I’ve led full lifecycle recruiting teams and global sourcing orgs. I have also led brand initiatives, built onboarding programs, and partnered closely with organizations dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity in the workplace.
I've never encountered a team that's more transparent, empathetic, and kind. I receive direct and honest feedback coupled with the encouragement and support that's helping me grow and produce my best work. I feel my contributions are truly valued, and I feel a genuine sense of appreciation for my efforts. I do my best to ensure those around me feel the same.
Outside of the workplace, I enjoy being in nature with my partner and our dog (hiking, kayaking, camping) and taking nature photography. I’ve been a Meetup organizer in several cities over the past decade, with events centered around art and live music. I enjoy working out, reading, sketching/painting, attending live shows, cheering on the Stillers, and relaxing with a glass of wine. I'm also passionate about traveling and embracing different cultures and forming meaningful connections with new people.
Ask me anything about talent attraction (sourcing/employer brand), job search and interview tips, leading fully remote and distributed teams, organizational skills, doing more with less, or anything else!
(To ask questions ahead of time, share them here on Elpha!)