Ryan Kelley, Shrm Scp
About Ryan Kelley, Shrm Scp
Ryan Kelley is a Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in recruitment across various industries, including engineering and finance. He has held significant roles at companies such as General Atomics and HP, leading initiatives in diversity and inclusion and employee referral programs.
Current Role at General Atomics
Ryan Kelley serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at General Atomics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and implementing strategies to attract top talent. His work includes leading initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion, modifying and migrating applicant tracking systems, and developing metrics to measure recruitment success. Kelley also launched the employee referral program and conducted 'Hiring the Best' training to enhance the recruitment process.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current role, Ryan Kelley held several positions in talent acquisition. He worked as the Talent Acquisition Lead at General Atomics from 2016 to 2021, where he focused on strategic recruitment efforts. Before that, he was an Associate Recruiter for Executive Talent Acquisition at HP for six months in 2016, and he spent six years at LPL Financial as an Executive Recruiter from 2010 to 2016. Kelley's earlier experience includes roles at Vaco Financial, Becker Executive Search, and General Ledger Resources.
Educational Background and Certifications
Ryan Kelley studied at UC San Diego, where he earned a Certification in Human Resources Management from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Redlands, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. Kelley's educational background is complemented by his high school diploma from Cathedral City High School, where he studied General Studies and Music from 1991 to 1995.
Recruitment Specializations and Skills
Ryan Kelley specializes in recruiting across a variety of fields, including Engineering, Program and Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Sales/Business Development, Operations, Customer Service, Compliance, and Manufacturing. He possesses a strong working knowledge of employee relations, executive compensation, relocation, and applicant tracking systems, which enhances his effectiveness in talent acquisition.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Ryan Kelley's career in recruitment began during the Y2K craze in 1999/2000, where he focused on recruiting IT professionals. He achieved recognition as a top-producing recruiter in the U.S. for two consecutive years while at Aerotek. His extensive experience in various recruitment roles has equipped him with valuable insights and skills that contribute to his success in the field.