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RICARDO RYAN GONZAGO

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Results-driven recruitment professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, executive search, team leadership, and client management across diverse industries including IT, BPO, Oil & Gas, and FMCG. Proven track record of driving end-to-end recruitment strategies across APAC and European markets. Strong background in RPO, foreign language hiring, executive level recruitment and building high-performance recruitment teams. Currently seeking a recruitment leadership role in Canberra to leverage expertise and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Recruitment

UpNest Talent
04.2025 - Current
  • Recruiting for global clients across IT, BPO, and executive leadership roles, ensuring high-quality talent acquisition across multiple time zones and industries.
  • Built a strong global talent network using platforms like LinkedIn and other job portals.
  • Delivered talent solutions for hard-to-fill and niche positions, maintaining a high client satisfaction rate through timely delivery and candidate quality.
  • Collaborated with international stakeholders to understand hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with business goals.
  • Leveraged ATS tools and recruitment CRM systems to maintain pipeline efficiency and data accuracy for reporting and performance tracking.

Recruitment Manager

DevopOne Ltd (via Nityo Infotech Malaysia)
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Led a team of recruitment consultants across various regions.
  • Tracked team metrics and performance; generated detailed performance reports.
  • Identified training needs, redesigned onboarding modules, and provided ongoing support to new recruiters.
  • Conducted one-on-one coaching to enhance recruiter efficiency and hiring success.
  • Conducted market research to generate new business through networking and referrals.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with existing clients to ensure continuous revenue flow.
  • Managed RPO delivery for IT recruitment across European clients.
  • Oversaw end-to-end recruitment across industries: Oil & Energy, FMCG, E-commerce, Construction, IT, etc.

Recruitment Team Leader (Contract)

Nityo Infotech Malaysia – Concentrix Project
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Led an offshore recruitment team supporting BPO hiring needs for Concentrix.
  • Conducted daily team meetings and shared best practices to improve performance.
  • Tracked attendance and individual KPIs; provided coaching to improve outcomes.
  • Recruited for a wide range of BPO roles including agents, managers, and directors.
  • Held daily calls with clients to review progress, align on hiring goals, and plan recruitment strategy.
  • Ensured all onboarding targets were achieved and exceeded client expectations.

Recruitment Consultant

Manpower Group Malaysia
05.2017 - 05.2020

Executive Recruitment:

  • Recruited for diverse industries such as Manufacturing, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Logistics, Banking, and more.
  • Built long-term relationships with local and international clients.
  • Headhunted mid-to-senior and executive-level candidates using advanced sourcing techniques.
  • Prepared CVs and client summaries; coordinated interviews and feedback loops.
  • Negotiated offers and provided salary benchmarking insights.
  • Consistently exceeded monthly billing targets and acted as SPOC for multiple key clients.


Language Recruitment:

  • Specialized in multilingual hiring across Finance, Customer Service, and BPO sectors.
  • Placed candidates in over 20 language categories including Japanese, Korean, German, Arabic, and more.
  • Conducted and managed recruitment drives in Thailand and Vietnam.
  • Worked on invoicing, quotation generation, and client payment follow-ups.
  • Supported L&D initiatives and team leadership during manager absences.

Human Resources Executive

JP Morgan Chase
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Managed recruitment life cycle from job posting to onboarding.
  • Interviewed candidates across all levels and prepared offer letters.
  • Collaborated with recruitment agencies and participated in job fairs.
  • Used various job portals and internal job postings to advertise job openings.
  • Ensure placement are made in a timely manner without delays.

Key Account Manager

Dell International Services Pvt Ltd
11.2006 - 11.2014
  • Supported public and enterprise sector clients across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Ensured high service levels and SLA compliance in collaboration with account executives.
  • Managed escalations and coordinated resolution across multiple business units.
  • Conducted new hire training and team mentorship within 3 months of joining.
  • Provided customer support across key LOBs including ANZ Customer Care, Global Escalations, and DHS.


LOB’s Handled Within Dell:

  • ANZ Customer Care for LE/ PUB
  • Global Escalation Management
  • Americas Call Driver Collection
  • US DHS Customer Care

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Dr. C.V. Raman University
Bangalore, India
01-2012

Skills

    Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
    Borderless & Language Recruitment
    IT & RPO Recruitment
    Client Relationship Management
    Business Development & Market Research
    Team Leadership & Training
    Performance Metrics & Coaching
    ATS Management
    Offer Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement

Additional Information

Current Location: Malaysia

Malaysia Contact Number: +60 17 523 6860

Australia Contact Number: +61 493 435 125 (WhatsApp Only)

Willing to Relocate: Yes (Seeking opportunities in Canberra, ACT)
Visa Status: 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa – ACT Nominated

Timeline

Freelance Recruitment

UpNest Talent
04.2025 - Current

Recruitment Manager

DevopOne Ltd (via Nityo Infotech Malaysia)
01.2021 - 12.2024

Recruitment Team Leader (Contract)

Nityo Infotech Malaysia – Concentrix Project
08.2020 - 11.2020

Recruitment Consultant

Manpower Group Malaysia
05.2017 - 05.2020

Human Resources Executive

JP Morgan Chase
09.2016 - 05.2017

Key Account Manager

Dell International Services Pvt Ltd
11.2006 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Dr. C.V. Raman University
RICARDO RYAN GONZAGO