Employ Inc., a leading provider of people-first intelligent hiring solutions through its JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite platforms, has named Jerry Jao as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jao, a successful serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in AI-powered technology and customer-centric growth, assumes leadership at a pivotal time as the company accelerates innovation in the GenAI era to deliver faster, smarter, and more trusted hiring experiences.
Jao’s appointment aligns with Employ’s focus on leveraging generative AI to enhance hiring outcomes while preserving the human element of recruitment. His proven track record building and scaling AI-driven SaaS businesses positions him to advance Employ’s intelligent hiring platform, helping customers—from startups to Fortune 100 organizations—overcome hiring challenges with greater speed, confidence, and candidate experience. The leadership transition emphasizes a continued commitment to people-first innovation that creates more opportunity for candidates and stronger results for employers.
Having founded three businesses and led AI-powered growth at scale, Jao brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial vision and operational expertise. His personal experience as a Lever user provides deep empathy for customers navigating complex hiring processes. Jao’s emphasis on technology that augments human connection—rather than replacing it—reinforces Employ’s mission to empower hiring teams with tools that deliver measurable value across the talent lifecycle.
Employ delivers people-first intelligent hiring solutions that empower companies to overcome their greatest hiring challenges. From startups to Fortune 100 organizations, Employ offers tailored solutions that support everything from foundational hiring to advanced talent acquisition strategies. Employ is the only organization to provide companies choice in their hiring technology, with three unique ATS platforms (JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite) and AI Companions that work alongside you in your hiring journey. Our intelligent hiring platform is trusted by more than 26,000 customers globally.
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