Jim Stroud: Trusted Expertise, Impactful Learning.

Jim Stroud

Global Keynote Speaker | 20+ Years in Talent Strategy

Jim Stroud generates demand for early-stage HR tech startups with content, community and charisma. As an HR Influencer, his is one of the most recognizable voices in the recruiting world. He’s worked with global heavyweights like Microsoft and Google, led sourcing strategy for Randstad, and is a prolific conference speaker on the future of work. He’s the former Editor of Sourcecon, the premier conference for sourcing professionals, and the creator behind The Recruiting Life newsletter, and The Jim Stroud Podcast. Whether he's talking tech, talent, or the wild future of work, Jim brings sharp insights, unfiltered honesty, and a voice you don’t forget.

  • Talent Coach
  • Leadership Expert
  • Featured in Major Media

Jim Stroud: One of HR’s Most Recognized Voices in Talent Innovation

  • Top 30 Recruitment Influencers in 2025 - Feedspot
  • Top 10 Most Influential Recruitment Influencers in 2025 - Recruit CRM
  • 68 Top HR Leaders to Learn From in 2025 - People Managing People
  • Top HR Influencers 2025: Discover the Top 50 influencers - Peoplebox.ai
  • Top 50 HR Professionals and HR Leaders to Follow in 2024 - Xobin
  • Atlas20 is Atlas30! Top Recruitment Experts in June 2024 - Atlas
  • And more...



Connect with Jim Stroud  via  JimStroud.com and/or LinkedIn