Ryan Riley

Background

About Ryan Riley

A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (FCIPD), I am a highly accomplished HR, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Planning leader with Director-level expertise in establishing and managing HR, resourcing, and commercial functions for both large, complex organisations and specialist recruitment agencies. With a unique blend of in-house and agency recruitment management experience, I have successfully built, led, and optimized resourcing and talent acquisition functions that drive business success. My international career spans the UK & Channel Islands, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and APAC, where I have delivered strategic workforce and commercial solutions across pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, oil & gas, infrastructure, clean energy, nuclear, agriculture, education, and construction. Commercially astute and results-driven, I excel at aligning HR, talent, and business strategies with commercial objectives to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and measurable value creation. My expertise includes managing high-performing in-house talent acquisition teams and leading specialist agency recruitment operations, providing me with a well-rounded perspective on workforce strategies. I have a strong track record in developing new business, expanding client relationships, and driving revenue growth alongside comprehensive HR leadership. As a strategic leader, I have spearheaded large-scale transformational initiatives, developed high-performing teams, and navigated the complexities of matrixed and highly regulated environments. Key Strengths HR & Talent Acquisition Leadership – Executive Search | 360 Recruitment | Workforce Planning Business Development & Commercial Strategy – Client Acquisition | Revenue Growth | Key Account Management HR Strategy & Compliance – HR Management | Business Partnering | Policy Development Talent & Leadership Development – Succession Planning | Executive Coaching | Board-Level Advisory HR Technology & HRIS – HR Systems Implementation | Process Automation | AI & Data Analytics Stakeholder & Commercial Engagement – Bids & Tenders | Employment Legislation | Working Rule Agreements Data-Driven Decision-Making – HR Analytics | Reporting | AI & Tech Integration for Operational Excellence Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution – Compliance | Mediation | Best Practices Organisational Transformation – Mergers & Acquisitions | Culture Change | Change Management Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – Inclusive Talent Strategies | DEI Programmes | Workplace Engagement