Employ, a provider of intelligent hiring solutions through platforms including JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite, has announced the appointment of Eric Waldinger as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Waldinger will lead the company’s go-to-market strategy and support its next phase of growth, overseeing sales, revenue operations, and market expansion initiatives.
Employ delivers people-focused recruiting solutions designed to help organizations attract, hire, and nurture talent more effectively. With Waldinger joining the executive leadership team, the company aims to strengthen its commercial strategy and accelerate growth across its portfolio of hiring technologies.
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Waldinger brings nearly three decades of professional experience spanning HR technology, staffing, and enterprise software. During the early part of his career, he worked extensively within the HR and recruiting technology sectors, holding leadership roles across business development, marketing, sales, partnerships, and product strategy. His career includes positions at well-known organizations such as Robert Half, CareerBuilder, and Aquent, where he developed deep expertise in the talent acquisition ecosystem.
Later in his career, Waldinger expanded his leadership experience beyond HR technology into real estate investment and community management software sectors. He held executive roles at companies including Archstone, which was acquired in 2013, as well as UDR and FRONTSTEPS. Most recently, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at SambaSafety and Chief Revenue Officer at Snapsheet, where he helped scale SaaS operations and drive business growth.
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Commenting on his appointment, Waldinger said that returning to the HR technology sector feels like a return to his professional roots. He noted that his early career helped him develop a strong appreciation for the talent acquisition industry and its role in connecting individuals with career opportunities. At Employ, he plans to focus on strengthening the company’s growth strategy while aligning key functions such as sales, marketing, customer success, and product teams.
Employ CEO Jerry Jao welcomed Waldinger to the leadership team, highlighting his experience in building and scaling go-to-market organizations. Jao also emphasized Waldinger’s leadership philosophy, which focuses on clear goals, accountability, and collaboration across teams As Employ continues expanding its presence in the HR technology market, Waldinger’s experience in scaling SaaS companies and strengthening revenue operations is expected to support the company’s efforts to deliver greater value to customers and grow its impact across the global recruiting technology landscape.
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