Rj Westrick

About Rj Westrick

I do not do outreach for any type of recruiting nor do I refer individuals to paid services. Any outreach suggesting otherwise should be considered fraudulent.**Milwaukee area professional with over ten years of experience in talent solutions and HR technology. I am passionate about delivering forward-leaning, efficient technology that enhances the recruiter, candidate, and customer experience. I have a proven track record of managing and delivering technology enhancements and trainings for a diverse portfolio of clients in healthcare, aerospace, and defense industries.As a key partner to various work stream leads, I apply my skills in consulting, business process design, project implementation, and change management to optimize the use of various talent acquisition systems and tools, such as SmartRecruiters, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Paradox, HarQen, and more. I also provide on-going and just-in-time training to support the HR Operating Models and enable best practices. My mission is to enable talent excellence through innovative and effective technology solutions.

Experience

1. Talent Technology Enablement Specialist

   RTX

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Evaluate new tools and technologies to support evolving talent business needs and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Data Privacy teams to evaluate tools for regulatory alignment and mitigate potential risks.• Lead the implementation and configuration of new talent tools, ensuring alignment with process and compliance standards.• Serve as the primary liaison for TA vendors, managing day-to-day relationships and acting as a point of escalation.• Assist with contract management, track renewal timelines, and support negotiations in collaboration with Procurement and Legal.• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and partnership goals, recommending actions to address issues or optimize outcomes.• Develop and deliver training and communications to ensure effective adoption of new and existing TA technologies.• Create and maintain user guides, FAQs, and other reference materials.• Partner with TA stakeholders to assess training effectiveness and identify ongoing learning needs.• Conduct regular audits of tool usage, access, and data integrity to ensure compliance and optimal utilization.• Maintain a centralized inventory of TA tools, including ownership, costs, renewal dates, and contractual terms.• Identify opportunities for process improvement or automation to streamline operations and enhance ROI.

Education

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

  Associate’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences - Emphasis in Biology

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science - MS, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Purdue University

  Master of Science - MS, Human Resource Management

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Leadership & Development - Emphasis in Business Administration

• Purdue University

  Graduate Certificate, Learning Design & Technology

Skills

• Training
• Time Management
• Recruiting
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Human Resources
• Temporary Placement
• Onboarding
• Hiring
• Interviewing
• Coaching