Career Spotlight: From Recruiting Coordinator to HR Specialist
Jenn Whiteman, People Operations Lead
When I joined WalkMe in September 2018 as a Recruitment Coordinator, I was supporting five recruiters with everything from scheduling interviews to sourcing candidates and managing the overall candidate experience. It was fast-paced and people-focused, the perfect foundation for a career I’ve been building ever since.
After about a year and a half, I transitioned into a full-cycle Recruiter role, managing the hiring process from end to end. Not long after that, a new opportunity opened on the People Business Partner team for an HR Coordinator, and I knew I had to go for it.
That role marked the beginning of a new chapter. Since joining the HR Operations team, my role has evolved into that of an HR Specialist, where I support WalkMe employees globally through every stage of their employee lifecycle. Over three years in, the growth hasn’t stopped. Each new challenge has expanded my skills and deepened my impact.
A project that made a difference
One of the achievements I’m most proud of is leading the revamp of WalkMe’s Global Onboarding program. Two years ago, I noticed our onboarding processes varied across regions, and key stakeholders weren’t fully aligned.
I took the lead in standardizing onboarding globally, introducing structured touchpoints, strengthening the buddy system, and launching live HR-led onboarding sessions. The result was a more cohesive, engaging, and memorable experience for every new hire, and stronger cross-functional collaboration across the company.
Growing with the right people around me
Throughout my journey, I’ve had the unwavering support of our HR leadership team. They’ve pushed me to try new things, provided mentorship, and opened doors for me to take on meaningful work. I’ve always felt that my growth was a shared goal, and that’s made a real difference.
What’s kept me here for over seven years? Opportunity and people. WalkMe has given me space to learn, challenge myself, and grow in directions I never expected. And the team is incredible — curious, driven, and creative. These are the kind of people who inspire you to show up as your best self every day.
Looking Ahead
Our global HR team continues to grow (it’s tripled in size since I joined), and I’m excited about the new areas of HR I’ll get to explore. There’s still so much to learn, and I’m looking forward to stretching my skill set alongside a team that’s always evolving.
It’s been about learning to navigate change with curiosity, staying adaptable, and growing alongside ever-evolving business needs.
And I can’t wait to see where the journey goes next.
Want to join Jenn and the WalkMe team? Explore our open positions and discover your own path to building something meaningful.