
Employ
HR-tech holding company focused on recruiting and talent acquisition; parent of JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite and NXTThing RPO.
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About
Employ Inc. is a US HR-technology holding company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, formed around 2021 when K1 Investment Management combined Jobvite, JazzHR and NXTThing RPO under the 'Employ' brand, later adding Lever. It operates exclusively in recruiting and talent acquisition — ATS, recruiting CRM and RPO — across its four brands, serving 18,000+ customers.
Products
Employ Inc. Recruiting Platform (parent of Jobvite, Lever, JazzHR), Purpose-Built ATS Solutions, Enterprise Recruiting (Jobvite), Growth Recruiting (Lever), SMB Recruiting (JazzHR), Recruitment Marketing, CRM, Onboarding, Analytics, AI-Powered Hiring, Integrations, Unified Talent Acquisition
Leadership
founders · executives- Jerry JaoCEO
- Dara BrennerChief Product Officer
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Mar 5, 2025
- Mar 6, 2024
Employ in the news
All news →Employ has acquired Pillar, a leading AI interview intelligence platform, to enhance hiring efficiency and transform talent acquisition. By integrating Pillar’s AI-powered insights, Employ aims to eliminate…
Apr 1, 2024Employ Inc. Ushers in Next Growth Phase with Technology Veteran Steve Cox as CEOEmploy Inc., a comprehensive talent acquisition technology provider and the umbrella company for JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite, and NXTThing RPO, has appointed Steve Cox as its new CEO starting April 1, 2024. With over 25 years…
Mar 6, 2024HR Solution Remofirst Raises $25 Million Series A Funding to Make it Affordable and Easy to Employ Global Remote TeamsRemofirst , a leading HR tech platform specializing in global employment and compliance solutions, has successfully raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Octopus Ventures, with…
Aug 6, 2022Lever Joins Employ to Accelerate GrowthBOSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Employ Inc., a leading provider of recruiting and talent acquisition solutions today announces the acquisition of Lever, a leading Talent Acquisition Suite. With this transaction, Employ now…
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What does Employ do?
HR-tech holding company focused on recruiting and talent acquisition; parent of JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite and NXTThing RPO.
Where is Employ headquartered?
Employ is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, United States.
When was Employ founded?
Employ was founded in 2021.
Who is the CEO of Employ?
Jerry Jao leads Employ as CEO.
How many employees does Employ have?
Employ has 1-10 employees.
What kind of HR technology is Employ?
Employ is categorized under Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System on DHRMap.
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