RYAN RACKLEY

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Integrated Power Services

01.2024 - Current

I specialize in recruiting for the Central Region and
Renewable Energy department to include 21 physical locations and national field service, sourcing top-tier talent to support high-impact projects
I have successfully sourced for a team of focusing on securing high-profile niche candidates across the U.S
And Canada
My expertise includes identifying and engaging with top talent in the industrial manufacturing and energy sector, ensuring the right fit for roles that drive company success and growth in a competitive industry landscape
Point of Contact and spearheaded DOD SkillBridge application to become an industry partner, and create training plans to aid in talent pipelines
Improved sourcing performance and conducted training to a team of 9 on best practices to develop talent pipelines to aid in 30% reduction in time to hire
Maintained applicant tracking system to ensure proper source coding of candidates and analyze data from views to clicks, applications, and hires to optimize the recruitment funnel and improve conversion rates at each stage
Spearheaded multiple sourcing tool trials, conducted data analysis, and presented insights to executive leadership, enabling the discovery of talent for niche roles and enhancing recruitment efforts across nationwide demographics.
Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
Championed the use of data-driven decision-making within talent acquisition team, utilizing various analytics tools to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
Streamlined internal interview processes, creating a more consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation across the organization.
Expanded candidate pool by leveraging social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to attract top-tier talent.
Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
Improved candidate experience by providing timely feedback and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
Spearheaded diversity initiatives within the organization by partnering with affinity groups and attending targeted recruiting events.
Led recruitment efforts for high-profile executive searches, collaborating closely with senior leadership teams to identify ideal candidates.
Created a robust talent pipeline by proactively identifying passive candidates through headhunting techniques and referrals.
Conducted in-depth market research and analysis to identify industry trends, benchmarking company performance against competitors.
Developed customized training programs for hiring managers on topics such as behavioral interview techniques and unconscious bias awareness in the selection process.
Collaborated with HR team to develop a comprehensive onboarding process for new employees, improving retention rates.
Developed tailored recruitment marketing campaigns to strengthen employer brand and attract diverse candidates.
Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
Sourced and screened candidates for niche engineering roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.

Sr Talent Acquisition Manager

United States Navy

Irving, TX

03.2020 - 05.2023

Managed team of 7 for sourcing daily acquisition operations of 48 Recruiting stations that include the sourcing, social media management, blueprinting, appointment setting, and onboarding process that led to the placement of over 1200 qualified applicants entry into
Multiple Navy career fields that included Entry level, Nuclear, Special warfare, Medical Officer, and Part-time requisitions
Created and implemented successful recruiting campaigns across 7 social media platforms to increase sourcing audience and produce content in accordance with branding requirements
Improved sourcing performance by creating and monitoring a KPI system that improved quality and quantity totaling 550 appointments, and 430 interviews a month on average which led to a 25 percent reduction in time to hire
Maintained applicant tracking system screening average of 65 resume blueprints daily for a total of 40 scheduled interviews to place qualified applicants in desired requisitions while taking 30 percent market share among other military branches
Developed plans and sourcing strategies for targeting primary and secondary markets to eliminate wasted resources of 105 talent acquisitions specialists, and improved overall market penetration by 40 percent
Compiled and analyzed data for Executive leadership that included monthly production briefings, and training to fill upcoming requisitions that assisted in winning the
Acquisition District of the nation.
Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing interview scheduling processes and refining assessment criteria.
Developed training programs for junior recruiters, increasing their knowledge of recruiting best practices and company-specific procedures.
Championed a culture of continuous learning within the talent acquisition team, advocating for professional development opportunities and fostering a growth mindset among team members.
Supported organizational growth plans through strategic workforce planning, ensuring talent pipelines aligned with business objectives.
Managed a team of recruiters to deliver timely results while maintaining a high level of customer service for both candidates and hiring managers.
Initiated proactive pipeline development efforts by cultivating long-term relationships with passive candidates in critical industries or functional areas.
Established strong relationships with universities and industry organizations to attract top talent through on-campus events and career fairs.
Strengthened employer branding efforts, collaborating with marketing teams to create compelling recruitment materials and social media campaigns.
Identified skill gaps within the organization, recommending workforce planning initiatives to address future talent needs.
Conducted regular market research on industry trends and competitor activities to inform future talent acquisition strategies.
Achieved higher employee retention by developing thorough job descriptions and conducting comprehensive interviews.
Implemented effective sourcing techniques, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and other advanced search methods for hard-to-fill roles.
Oversaw the management of recruitment budgets and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effective solutions for sourcing top talent.
Provided data-driven insights on recruitment performance metrics, enabling continuous improvement in talent acquisition strategies across all departments.
Collaborated with Human Resources leadership on succession planning efforts to identify high-potential employees for key positions within the organization.
Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating inclusive job advertisements and fostering partnerships with diverse professional groups.
Streamlined the hiring process, introducing efficient candidate tracking systems and communication tools for improved collaboration among team members.
Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lewisville, TX

01.2018 - 01.2020

Managed full life cycle recruiting totaling 74 qualified applicants into multiple Navy career fields that included Entry level, Nuclear, Special warfare, and Part-time requisitions
Created and implemented successful recruiting practices through coaching and training, as well as generating captivating presentations for schools, colleges, and job fairs that led to long-lasting Community relationships
Provided over 400 presentations to students in the primary and secondary markets, as well as 100 career fairs
Prepared and maintained all employment records of new hires to ensure that the onboarding process was smooth and easy transition, maintained less than 3 percent attrition and increased applicant’s preparedness for Recruit Training Command
Conducted market analysis to increase recruiting efforts leading to a 37 percent market share among other military branches and 2 consecutive years as Recruiting Station of the
Year.

Operations Assistant Manager

Ft. Worth, TX

01.2015 - 01.2018

Managed the deployability of 184 military personnel assigned to the Operational support unit
Provided administrative, training, qualifications, and infrastructure support to the military personnel preparing them for deployment with operational units
Led 7 departments of junior personnel through intense training which directly led to increasing the unit’s overall mission readiness
Facilitated command Indoctrination training leading to 1800 Sailors receiving onboarding instruction when transferring to the base
Provided mentoring and hands-on training in the unit’s security teams while fostering an atmosphere of trust and tolerance that increased the total number of qualified security to the base
Assisted in ensuring headquarters met critical manning and complete mission requirements through monthly training facilitation and records management
Managed and developed the day-to-day and long-range operational management and synchronization training for all departments.

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sr Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Operations Assistant Manager

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Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Communication Studies

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