Hi, I'm rhonda Jakub - Global People & Talent Leader | Driving AI-First People Strategy | GTM Founding Talent Team @ Google + Facebook | Talent100 2024 Awardee | Soccer Mom
I architect and scale global people/talent functions, specializing in AI-first strategies. I thrive on building high-performing, AI-driven teams and am passionate about discovering innovative TA tech and methodologies that drive growth. Let's connect!
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Facebook, progressing to Program Manager focused on global recruiting operations.
As VP at VidMob, built and scaled the entire Talent & Development function across multiple continents during hypergrowth.
Can advise on building scalable, global talent acquisition functions and implementing AI in hiring processes.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Recruiter to Program Leader
Began as a recruiter at Facebook, progressing to a Program Manager focused on global recruiting operations, diversity, and structured interviewing.
✦ Recruiting Operations
✦ Global Programs
Building Talent Functions in Hypergrowth
As VP at VidMob, established and scaled the entire Talent & Development function across multiple continents during Series C to D growth.
✦ VidMob
✦ Hypergrowth
✦ Global Talent
Transforming Talent Acquisition at Scale
Currently rebuilding and centralizing Global Talent Acquisition at Demandbase, leveraging AI and data to drive efficiency and exceptional candidate experiences.
✦ Demandbase
✦ AI-First
✦ Talent Acquisition COE
Strategic Advisor & Consultant
Providing expert advisory, interim, and fractional leadership in People and Talent strategy through Rhonda Jakub Consulting.
✦ Consulting
✦ Fractional Leadership
✦ People Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI-Powered Talent Acquisition Architect
Transforming hiring with data and automation
✦ Launched AI-enabled SWE hiring, achieving an 8:5 offer-to-hire ratio.
✦ Reduced hiring cycle time by 50% through process consolidation.
✦ Improved candidate experience from negative to highly positive.
Global Talent System Builder
Establishing scalable people operations from scratch
✦ Built and scaled talent functions across US, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
✦ Implemented core HR tech stacks: Greenhouse, Rippling, Lattice.
✦ Designed and launched performance management and internal mobility programs.
Executive People Partner
Aligning talent strategy with business objectives
✦ Partnered closely with executive teams to enhance hiring and development.
✦ Centralized global TA, delivering rapid, measurable results at Demandbase.
✦ Influenced thousands of hires through structured interviewing and diversity programs.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative talent acquisition technologies and methodologies.
✦ Connecting with leaders focused on building high-performing, AI-driven teams.
✦ Exploring new frameworks for organizational design and employee development.
I can help with
✦ Advise on building scalable, global talent acquisition functions.
✦ Share best practices for implementing AI in hiring processes.
✦ Provide insights on developing effective people strategies for growth-stage companies.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging AI tools for HR and talent analytics.
✦ Connections with leaders in deep tech or advanced AI research.
✦ Best practices for scaling organizational development in rapidly evolving markets.