Ricardo Cruz
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader | Scaling Hiring Operations, Elevating Employer Brand & Driving Data-Backed Talent Strategies
- Role
- Talent Acquisition Manager at Leon Capital Group
- Location
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ricardo Cruz
As a Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader, I specialize in designing and leading high-impact recruiting operations that scale with the business — from hyper-growth startups to mature enterprises. With a track record of filling 200+ roles annually, optimizing enterprise ATS platforms, and driving DEI initiatives that result in measurable diversity gains, I bring both tactical precision and strategic vision to every talent initiative.My leadership spans full-cycle recruiting across corporate, financial services, technology, product & design, sales, operations, and executive functions. I’ve built and led high-performing TA teams, implemented scalable recruiting infrastructures (Workday, Oracle, Taleo, UltiPro, IBM Kenexa BrassRing), and developed strategies that reduced time-to-fill by 20%, increased offer acceptance rates by 15%, and grew diverse representation to 30% of the workforce.I partner closely with executive leadership to align talent strategy with business growth — whether managing M&A integrations, modernizing hiring processes, or shaping workforce planning initiatives. I lead with data, elevate employer brand, and design inclusive hiring systems that drive performance, retention, and culture. Core Specialties:• Talent Acquisition Strategy | DEI-Focused Recruiting | Executive Search• Enterprise ATS Implementation | Workday, Oracle, Taleo, UltiPro, IBM Kenexa BrassRing | Hiring Process Optimization• Workforce Planning | Succession Strategy | Compensation Alignment• Metrics-Driven Hiring | Diversity Programs | Stakeholder Collaboration• Team Leadership | Employer Branding | Organizational TransformationIf you\'re looking for a results-oriented Talent Acquisition Leader who builds systems, empowers people, and delivers hiring outcomes that fuel business success — let\'s connect.
Experience
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sep 2025 — Present
Education
PennWest Clarion
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish Language and Literature
PennWest Clarion
Bachelor of Science - BS, Communication Studies
PennWest Edinboro
Master of Arts - MA, Communication Studies & Conflict Management
Skills
- Account Management
- Public Speaking
- Program Management
- Recruiting
- Management
- Team Building
- Customer Relations
- Referrals
- Increasing Revenue
- Sales Promotion
- Sales
- Increased Profitability
- Cold Calling
- Time Management
- Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Strategy
- Succession Planning
- Increasing Sales
- Insurance
- Recruitment/Retention
- Leadership
- Networking
- Training
- Customer Satisfaction
- Business Development
- New Business Development
- College Recruiting
- Hiring
- Increasing Profitability
- Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Networking
- Human Resources
- Interviews
- Leadership Development
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Social Media
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