Kate Jolly
About Kate Jolly
Kate Jolly serves as the Head of Talent at Employment Hero, where she specializes in designing effective hiring processes for scaling businesses. With a background in talent acquisition and consulting, she has contributed significantly to Employment Hero's growth and success.
Current Role at Employment Hero
Kate Jolly serves as the Head of Talent at Employment Hero, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on promoting the company's career opportunities and resources, guiding potential candidates to the relevant pages. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition strategies and ensuring that Employment Hero attracts top talent in a competitive market.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before her current role, Kate Jolly worked at Employment Hero as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2021 to 2023. She also held the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist at the same company from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes roles as a Senior Recruitment Executive at TSHR from 2017 to 2020 and as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Expert360 in 2020. These positions have equipped her with extensive knowledge in recruitment processes and talent management.
Educational Background
Kate Jolly has a diverse educational background. She studied Philosophy at the University of Essex, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2015. She also participated in a Study Abroad scheme at the University of Connecticut, focusing on Philosophy and Politics from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she completed a Short Course in Organisational Design at the Australian HR Institute, further enhancing her expertise in human resources.
Specialization in Hiring Processes
Kate Jolly specializes in designing high-value, high-velocity hiring processes tailored for scaling businesses, particularly start-ups and scale-ups. Her approach focuses on creating efficient recruitment strategies that align with the rapid growth needs of organizations. This specialization has been instrumental in her contributions to Employment Hero's expansion.
Contributions to Employment Hero's Growth
During her tenure at Employment Hero, Kate Jolly played a significant role in the company's growth, contributing to its expansion from over 200 employees to more than 1000. Her efforts were part of the company's achievement of 'double unicorn' status, with a valuation of $2.13 billion AUD. This growth reflects her effective talent acquisition strategies and her ability to scale recruitment efforts in line with business objectives.