Alex Walker
About Alex Walker
Alex Walker is a Talent Acquisition Strategy & Operations Manager currently employed at Joby Aviation. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources, he has held various roles at notable companies including Dropbox, Google, and ADP.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Alex Walker serves as the Talent Acquisition Strategy & Operations Manager at Joby Aviation. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Santa Cruz, California. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to support the company's growth and operational needs.
Previous Experience at Dropbox
Walker has extensive experience at Dropbox, where he worked in various roles related to talent acquisition. He was employed as a Talent Acquisition - Insights & Optimization from 2022 to 2023, and previously served as a Senior Technical Recruiter from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner from 2020 to 2021. His work at Dropbox contributed to enhancing recruitment processes and optimizing talent strategies.
Career Background in Human Resources
Walker has a diverse background in human resources and talent acquisition. He began his career as a Benefits Intern at Quest Diagnostics in 2010. He later worked as a Human Resources Coordinator at Valeant Pharmaceuticals and as a Staffing Coordinator at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in 2011. Additionally, he served as an Associate District Manager at ADP for eight months in 2014 and worked in human resources at Noble Americas Energy Solutions from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Academic Leadership
Alex Walker studied at the University of Scranton, where he earned a degree in Human Resources Development and Psychology from 2007 to 2011. During his time at university, he also served as the Student Chapter President for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) from 2009 to 2011, demonstrating early leadership in the field of human resources.
Experience at Google
Walker worked at Google as a People Operations Technical Recruiter for Engineering Leadership from 2014 to 2018. In this role, he was responsible for recruiting technical talent for engineering leadership positions, contributing to the company's efforts to build a strong technical workforce.