John Kempe

Recruiting at Notion

John Kempe is currently the Head of Talent at Notion, a role he has held since March 2022. Based in the Denver Metropolitan Area, he has a strong background in recruiting, particularly within the tech sector. Before joining Notion, Kempe was instrumental in scaling teams at various companies, including Forma and Gusto. At Gusto, he played a pivotal role in expanding the workforce from under 500 to over 2000 employees, focusing on engineering, product, and design roles.1 2

Professional Background

Current Position: Head of Talent at Notion (March 2022 - Present)
Previous Roles:
- Head of Talent at Forma
- Recruiting Manager for Engineering, Product, and Design at Gusto
- Technical Recruiter at Snap Inc., where he contributed to the recruitment of engineers for the Snapchat app.1 2 3

Skills and Expertise

Kempe has developed expertise in:

Scaling Teams: Successfully hiring large numbers of employees during periods of rapid growth.
Diversity and Inclusion: Advocating for diverse hiring practices throughout his career.
Recruitment Strategy: Building effective recruitment processes and managing teams through challenging environments, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.1 2

Education

John Kempe holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Political Science from Pepperdine University, along with a certificate in Conflict Management from Pepperdine Law's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.1

Overall, John Kempe is recognized for his keen eye for talent and his ability to adapt recruitment strategies to meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces.