Jarek King

Jarek King is a seasoned HR & Talent Acquisition professional with a strong focus on candidate experience and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Over the past 13 years, Jarek has gained extensive experience in various industries, including tech, transportation, ad-tech, entertainment, and video games.

In their career, Jarek has honed recruiting skills across a wide range of roles, including Hardware & Software Engineering, Executive, HR/Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Legal, and EHS.

Jarek has a passion for startups, mentorship, and consumer tech, while also being interested in pop culture, wellness, and laughter. They are actively involved in DEI projects and hold a certification in Program Management from Coursera.

Jarek is proficient in using various ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Kenexa, and Taleo, as well as HRIS systems like UltiPro, Workday, and SAP. Additionally, they have experience with tools like Concur & Coupa for Expense Management, HireRight for background checks, and E-Verify for I-9 verification.

They hold an M.S. in Media Ventures from Boston University, a Bachelors of Arts in Economics with a minor in Information Systems Management from UC Santa Cruz, and attended City Honors High School. Jarek's professional journey includes roles at prestigious companies like Google, Virgin Hyperloop, Rubicon Project, Disney Interactive, Fullscreen, Inc, and DIRECTV.