In this episode of The Speed to Hire Show, host Josh Tolan sits down with Jen Paxton, Senior Director of People and Talent at Roofr, to discuss her impressive journey in the world of rapidly growing startups. With over fifteen years of experience, Jen shares her insights on leading successful teams, navigating acquisitions, and founding her own employer branding video content platform.
Jen delves into Roofr's innovative approach as an all-in-one CRM platform for roofers and the unique challenges of remote hiring in a global market. She highlights the importance of brand recognition, candidate education, and fostering a mission-driven company culture. Whether you're a recruiter, HR professional, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on scaling teams, managing talent, and driving company growth in a dynamic landscape.
Tune in to learn from Jen's expertise and discover strategies for transforming your hiring practices and organizational culture.
06:15 - Global Team and Remote Hiring: Discussion on the challenges and strategies of managing and hiring a global, remote team at Roofr.
08:40 - Brand Recognition Challenges: Jen talks about the difficulties of establishing brand recognition in new markets and how it impacts talent acquisition.
12:10 - Candidate Education: Jen emphasizes the importance of educating candidates about Roofr's mission and values during the hiring process.
15:30 - Supporting Career Transitions: Insights into how Roofr supports roofers transitioning into sales and customer success roles within the company.
18:50 - Handling Large Applicant Pools: Strategies for managing large numbers of applications for remote roles in the US and Canada.
21:00 - Continuous Improvement in Remote Strategies: en discusses the need for continuous improvement and adaptation in remote work strategies.