JORGO MAVROMATIS

Head of Talent

San Mateo, California, United States16 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
Expert in building high-performance teams.
Proven track record in optimizing recruitment strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert in the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipRecruitment StrategyTeam ManagementTalent ManagementData-driven Insights

Other Skills

Account ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsAttention to DetailBusiness DevelopmentCloud ComputingCoachingCold CallingCollaborationCommunicationConsultingContingencyContract NegotiationCross-functional Team LeadershipData AnalysisData-Driven Recruitment

About

With over 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including leadership roles in hypergrowth environments, I am committed to building world-class teams that drive innovation. At Nexus, I lead hiring for Engineering, Product, and Research, collaborating with executives and founders to scale high-performance teams solving complex technical challenges in areas like zero-knowledge proofs, AI, and decentralized systems. My expertise lies in optimizing recruitment strategies, designing efficient hiring processes, and developing data-driven talent frameworks. From reducing cost-per-hire at Roblox to building scalable talent pipelines, I am driven by a mission to empower organizations to achieve ambitious goals. By fostering cultures of collaboration and inclusion, I aim to unlock team potential and support groundbreaking advancements.

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 8 mos

Current Experience

Nexus

Head of Talent

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site

At Nexus, we're building trust into the fabric of the internet through verifiable computation.
As Head of Talent for Build (Engineering, Product & Research), I partner with founders, execs, and hiring teams to scale an ambitious, high-performance organization. We’re hiring world-class engineers, researchers, and product leaders solving hard technical problems—from ZK to AI to decentralized systems.

Talent AcquisitionEngineeringProductResearchTeam Leadership

Self-employed

Talent Acquisition Leader | TA Consulting & Optimization Expert

Feb 2024 – Sep 2024 · 7 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

With 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including a decade of supporting software engineering teams in hyper-growth environments like Roblox and Pure Storage, I specialize in building effective TA organizations, developing robust hiring strategies, and optimizing recruitment processes to fuel your company's growth. I specialize in:
Developing comprehensive TA strategies - Building high-performance TA teams - TA Organization Design and Optimization - Hiring Process Improvement - Designing efficient and effective recruitment processes - TA Analytics and Metrics Implementation - Tech Talent Pipeline Building - Employer Branding for Tech Companies - Recruitment Technology Stack Optimization - Implementing cutting-edge talent technologies.
My mission is to empower organizations to attract, engage, and retain top talent in today's competitive market. Whether you're looking to overhaul your entire TA function or fine-tune specific areas.
Current Positions:
Talent Operations Consultant - OnPoint Network - Feb to Current
Advisor to Stealth AI Startup.

Talent AcquisitionTA ConsultingRecruitment ProcessesEmployer BrandingRecruitment Strategy

Roblox

2 roles

Director of Talent - Engineering at Roblox

Promoted

Dec 2021 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

Built and scaled a global Talent Acquisition team of 40+ professionals, cultivating a collaborative, high-performing culture. Designed and executed a comprehensive talent management framework that established clear job families, streamlined career progression pathways, and aligned compensation structures across the organization.
Collaborated with HR and Operations to implement automated, data-driven recruitment processes. Leveraged Tableau analytics and market intelligence to track key performance indicators, measure team effectiveness, and drive continuous process improvements.
Key achievements include:
Reduced overall cost-per-hire while maintaining quality standards and meeting all hiring targets
Decreased candidate pass-through rates across engineering teams by 42% through enhanced screening processes and hiring manager alignment
Accelerated time-to-hire by 28% via proactive workforce planning and streamlined recruitment workflows
Championed equity and inclusion initiatives that diversified talent pipelines and fostered inclusive hiring practices
Partnered closely with Executive and Senior Leadership to identify and address critical talent gaps. Coordinated with HR executives and cross-functional stakeholders to align talent acquisition initiatives with broader organizational objectives. Collaborated with the China-based talent acquisition team to ensure process consistency and support market expansion, including strategic partnership work with Tencent.