Larry R.

About Larry R.

With more than 15 years in Talent Acquisition, I have built, led, and advised recruiting functions that drive business growth across Technology, Financial Services, Legal, Analytics, Sales & Marketing, Consumer Services, and Government & Defense. I approach Talent Acquisition as a business function grounded in data, shaped by experience, and guided by sound judgment.I believe the candidate experience matters. Recruiting is not transactional; it is relational. I take a high-touch, principled approach to every interaction, ensuring candidates are treated with respect, transparency, and professionalism from first conversation to final decision.

Experience

1. Senior Partner, Talent Acquisition

   AAA National

   May 2021 — Present · Heathrow, FL, US

   Transformed the Talent Acquisition function by overhauling and modernizing policies and procedures, aligning practices with industry standards to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.Directed full-cycle recruitment for associate to executive-level roles, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals and delivering high-quality hires that support business objectives.Decreased dependence on external recruiting agencies by implementing robust in-house talent acquisition strategies, resulting in substantial cost savings and a higher quality of hires.Developed and implemented behavioral-based interviewing guides and assessment techniques, improving candidate evaluations and driving more strategic hiring decisions.Conducted training programs for managers and senior leaders on advanced interviewing protocols, fostering consistency in evaluations and enhancing the depth of candidate assessments.Led high-impact talent acquisition initiatives to source and secure top-tier leadership and mission-critical talent, fueling organizational growth and development.Partnered with department heads and key stakeholders to understand talent needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business goals to ensure targeted, effective hiring strategies.Established key performance metrics to measure recruitment effectiveness, streamlining processes to reduce time- to-fill and improve candidate quality.Utilized data-driven insights to make informed talent decisions, driving continuous improvement in recruitment processes and outcomes.

Education

• Palm Beach Atlantic University

  Bachelor of Science, Organzational Management, Business, Management and Marketing

  2007 — 2009

• Palm Beach Atlantic University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA - Minor HR Law, Human Resources Management / Personnel Administration

  2009 — 2011

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Arts - AA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

  1997 — 1999