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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
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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)
Kuala Lumpur, 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
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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
Kuala Lumpur, 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
Bangalore, India
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
Bangalore, India
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