Ryan Cruz, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Ryan Cruz, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has extensive experience in the field of human resources. Ryan is currently working as a Human Resources Director at King Machine since February 2023. Before that, they served as a Human Resources Consultant for the same company from December 2022 to February 2023.

Prior to joining King Machine, Ryan worked as a Human Resources Director at Meridian Waste from April 2022 to September 2022. Ryan was responsible for overseeing the human resources functions of the company during their tenure.

From July 2018 to March 2022, Ryan worked as a Human Resources Manager at Nederman. Ryan was in charge of maintaining the Ceridian Dayforce Human Capital Management (HCM) Software and ensuring compliance with government regulations such as EEO-1, VETS-4212, OFCCP, and EEOC. Ryan also managed employee disciplinary actions and maintained all relevant documentation.

Before their role at Nederman, Ryan worked as a Human Resources Generalist at ReCommunity Holdings II, Inc. from September 2016 to September 2017. Ryan'sresponsibilities included assisting in HRMS upgrades, collaborating with technical staff, and maintaining HRMS tables.

Prior to that, Ryan held positions at Ditech Holding Corporation and The Neiman Marcus Group. At Ditech Holding Corporation, they served as a Corporate Recruiter from October 2015 to September 2016 and as a Human Resources Coordinator from February 2015 to September 2016. During their time there, they partnered with various business units, sourced and qualified talent, and provided HR strategy to managers and supervisors.

At The Neiman Marcus Group, Ryan worked as an Investigator from August 2014 to February 2015. Ryan was responsible for conducting investigations related to employee dishonesty, brand protection, and organized retail crime. Ryan utilized multiple reporting systems and social media to gather information and develop case leads.

Ryan's earlier experience includes working as a Detective in the Organized Retail Crime Division at U.S. Security Associates, Inc. from January 2014 to August 2014. In this role, they collaborated with law enforcement to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in criminal activities.

Overall, Ryan Cruz has a diverse background in human resources, with experience in various roles such as director, consultant, manager, generalist, and investigator.

Ryan Cruz completed their Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Ryan also earned an Associate's Degree in Human Resources Management from Georgia Gwinnett College.

In terms of additional certifications, Ryan obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in March 2019. Ryan also achieved the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from SHRM in May 2018.

Furthermore, Ryan acquired Level I - Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies For HR/ER Professionals and Level II - Practical Advanced Workshop certifications from Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates in September 2021. Ryan also became a Notary Public certified by the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State in September 2020.