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Jonathan Lydon
Head of People
Jonathan Lydon is a seasoned professional in talent acquisition and people operations, currently serving as the Head of Recruiting and People Operations at Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company. He held this position from August 2018 until April 2023, during which he significantly expanded the company's workforce from 75 to 1,500 employees and grew the recruiting team from 3 to 65 members.1
Career Overview
- Nuro (2018 - 2023): Led the recruiting efforts, focusing on hiring across various departments including software, hardware, and operations.
- Temporal Technologies (2023 - Present): Transitioned to Head of Talent, continuing his leadership in talent acquisition.1
- Previous Roles:
- Uber (2013 - 2015): Served as Senior Recruiting Manager, where he helped scale the engineering organization and managed a growing recruiting team.
- Greylock Partners (2015 - 2017): Worked as a talent consultant for various portfolio companies.
- VonChurch (2009 - 2013): Specialized in technical staffing for digital entertainment.
Lydon has a robust background in scaling teams in competitive markets and has been instrumental in developing recruitment processes that enhance organizational efficiency.1
Highlights
Dec 10 · The Wall Street Journal
The Struggle to Recruit Recruiters: Demand Surges in Tight Jobs Market - The Wall Street Journal
Dec 10 · The Wall Street Journal
The Struggle to Recruit Recruiters: Demand Surges in Tight Jobs Market - The Wall Street Journal