Ryan Harla
About Ryan Harla
Ryan Harla is a Senior Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in Operations Excellence at US Foods, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Roth Staffing, CareerBuilder.com, Praxair, and ITS ConGlobal.
Current Role at US Foods
Ryan Harla serves as the Sr. Talent Acquisition Leader, Operations Excellence at US Foods since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing recruitment processes and improving operational efficiency within the organization. He is based in Chicago, Illinois, and has been instrumental in implementing strategic initiatives that align with the company's talent acquisition goals.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Ryan Harla has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various leadership roles prior to joining US Foods. He served as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Praxair from 2012 to 2018, where he introduced electronic pre and post-employment screening processes. He also held the position of Director of Talent Acquisition at ITS ConGlobal from 2018 to 2020, where he conducted a national request for proposal (RFP) for temporary labor.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Harla holds a Master of Science in Communication from Northwestern University, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northern Illinois University, studying there from 1996 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
Throughout his career, Ryan Harla has achieved significant cost savings and efficiency improvements in talent acquisition. He realized $1.8 million in productivity cost savings through strategic initiatives. He also led the implementation of a Global Applicant Tracking System (ATS) using Taleo at US Foods and pioneered the use of AI recruitment technology to enhance hiring efficiency.
Innovations in Recruitment Practices
Ryan Harla has introduced several innovative practices in recruitment. He developed and executed a 'Plant to Driver' program to enhance workforce capabilities. Additionally, he has implemented a Talent Acquisition scorecard and dashboard for performance tracking and has modernized recruitment practices by utilizing TextRecruit and video interview technologies.