Rodrigo Ayala Jr.
Elsa,TX
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in recruiting, workforce planning, and leadership within the demanding industrial construction and soft craft trades (scaffold, insulation, coatings). Proven ability to build high-performing recruiting teams, optimize end-to-end hiring processes, and deliver strategic staffing solutions that align with large-scale project goals. Highly proficient in leveraging industry-leading HRIS and ATS platforms to streamline compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure a superior candidate experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Talent Acquisition
BrandSafway LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and coordinators supporting high-volume, national staffing for industrial construction and soft craft hiring across multiple regions.
- Partner directly with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs and implement targeted, proactive recruiting plans aligned with project timelines and aggressive staffing demands.
- Drive continuous reporting and process improvements in Workday and other ATS tools, enhancing recruiting efficiency, data visibility, and overall hiring quality.
- Coach recruiters on sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and compliance to drive stronger team performance and faster fill times.
Hiring Center Recruiter
BrandSafway LLC
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed a high volume of concurrent requisitions for skilled craft and professional roles supporting maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and new construction.
- Built and maintained proactive talent pipelines through national sourcing, community outreach (job fairs, career events), significantly reducing time-to-fill for critical roles.
- Recognized by leadership for responsiveness, reliability, and ability to consistently fill critical roles under tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with project and site leadership to ensure timely candidate mobilization and staffing compliance.
Hiring Center Coordinator
BrandSafway LLC
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided critical administrative and operational support for the hiring center, including candidate tracking, scheduling, and onboarding documentation.
- Processed pre-employment requirements (background checks, drug screening, E-Verify/I-9) with a focus on compliance and accuracy.
- Streamlined onboarding workflows and centralized documentation to improve processing speed and accuracy and reduce candidate turnaround time.
- Supported recruiters and hiring managers with reporting and candidate communication, enabling higher throughput.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edcouch-Elsa High School
Edcouch, TX01.2016
Skills
- HRIS/ATS: Workday, Fountain, Craft Employee Management (CEM), Quickbase
- Office Tools: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint
- Core Competencies: Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Recruitment Strategy & Team Leadership, Process Optimization & Onboarding, Compliance & Employee Relations, Relationship Building, Strategic Staffing
Certification
- Corporate Recruiting Professional Certificate – American Staffing Association (Oct 2025)
- Career Essentials in Data Analysis – Microsoft & LinkedIn (Oct 2025)
- Safety Training: OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour Construction Safety, OSHA 511: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Workday & Fountain System Training, Lead the Way Leadership Training (BrandSafway)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager, Talent Acquisition
BrandSafway LLC
04.2024 - Current
Hiring Center Recruiter
BrandSafway LLC
01.2023 - 03.2024
Hiring Center Coordinator
BrandSafway LLC
02.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Edcouch-Elsa High School