Tom Weiss
About Tom Weiss
Tom Weiss is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in recruiting and human resources, including various leadership roles at Amazon and Walt Disney World.
Company
Tom Weiss currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as the Vice President of Talent Acquisition. He has held this role since 2022, and he is based in Kent, Washington, United States. BLUE ORIGIN is known for its mission to enable humanity's access to space and is a leading player in the aerospace industry.
Title
Tom Weiss holds the position of Vice President of Talent Acquisition at BLUE ORIGIN. His responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition strategies, managing recruiting teams, and ensuring the company attracts top talent required for its ambitious space exploration missions.
Education and Expertise
Tom Weiss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Idaho, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. His educational background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in HR management, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles focusing on talent acquisition and HR operations.
Background
Tom Weiss has built a comprehensive career in HR and talent acquisition. Previously, he worked at Amazon in several leadership roles, including Director of Recruiting for Alexa and Amazon Stores, Sr. Recruiting Manager, and HR Manager for the EU HR Start-up Team. Additionally, he worked at Johnsonville Sausage as an HR Business Partner and held various roles at Walt Disney World, including Guest Service Manager and Labor Operations Scheduling Specialist.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tom Weiss has held numerous significant roles. At Amazon, he contributed to the successful launch and expansion of various projects such as Amazon Books and Amazon Go. His experience at BLUE ORIGIN involves leading talent acquisition efforts for one of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the aerospace sector, demonstrating his ability to manage large-scale recruitment and HR operations.