Stephanie Jade Thomas
About Stephanie Jade Thomas
Stephanie Jade Thomas is the Head of Talent Acquisition at PowerUs in Berlin, Germany. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition and employee experience, having worked in various roles across multiple countries, including South Africa and the United States.
Current Role at PowerUs
Stephanie Jade Thomas serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at PowerUs, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the recruitment strategies and talent acquisition processes within the organization. Her experience in this field allows her to effectively identify and attract top talent to meet the company's growing needs.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Stephanie worked at Localyze as Talent Lead from 2022 to 2024, where she focused on enhancing the recruitment process. She also served as a Tech Recruiter at Cobalt from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the hiring of technical talent. Earlier in her career, she held the position of People Coordinator at JUMO.WORLD from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on talent and employee experience.
Educational Background
Stephanie studied at the University of Cape Town, where she earned a Bachelor of Social Work with a focus on Social Development and Psychology from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and organizational dynamics, which is beneficial in her talent acquisition role.
Work History in South Africa
Stephanie's career began in South Africa, where she worked in various roles. She was a Front of House staff member at Virgin Active from 2013 to 2014. She then transitioned to Rhino Africa as a Recruiter from 2017 to 2019, and later worked at SafariNow as an Establishment Support Consultant in 2017. Her experiences in these roles contributed to her expertise in recruitment and customer service.
International Experience
Stephanie has gained international experience through her role as a Youth Counselor with Disney Cruise Line in the United States from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, her work in Berlin, Germany, at Cobalt and Localyze has allowed her to collaborate with diverse teams across multiple countries, enhancing her understanding of global recruitment practices.