Human Resources & Diversity Executive Search

"Ruben is an outstanding recruiter and business partner. He worked to quickly understand our business. Ruben and the Blue Rock team have made a direct impact to our company’s ability to meet our growth targets, and he is able to work effectively in a fast paced, ever-changing internal and external environment. I appreciate his insight and partnership greatly."

I've known Ruben for 15+ years. He’s helped me professionally as a mentor and on multiple occasions helped me build my team or filled a targeted key role.  His network in the HR space is extensive and combined with his excellent approach to finding talent you’ll find he can present a great slate of talent in a very short period of time. Twice I started a new role and found myself with multiple openings and in both cases I was fully staffed in about two months time. The players I added went on to bigger roles, so he won’t just fill a role - he’ll find talent with great potential. I also value his high touch as he personally sees each candidate through to the final steps to ensure a smooth transition. If you have a need in the HR space, I highly recommend him. 

"Ruben is a true business partner. He takes the time to get to know your business and how the role you are seeking to fill fits in to delivering against your objectives. He then challenges your thought process and opens you and your team up to candidates that might not have otherwise been on your list for consideration. The best talent for a role may not be in your industry, but could readily make the transition and be wildly successful if you are open to the possibility. Ruben delivers against his commitments in terms of high quality and timeliness and he is honest about what it is going to take “to get the deal done. It is a pleasure to work with him."

"Ruben's attention to detail, willingness to get to know me (and my family), and insights made him a pleasure to work with during my most recent job search. I'd suggest that he effectively balances being an advocate for candidates and a good steward for his client companies."

"Ruben is one of the most knowledgeable HR leaders I know. Over the past eight years he helped me build teams in multiple organizations, provided exceptional coaching, and is strategic. He will help you solve HR problems. He has a unique eye for great people and has an uncanny ability to assess those he meets. He will get to the heart of the matter quickly and find you the highest caliber of talent. Coupled with this, on a personal level, he is one of the finest people I know."

Ryan is by far the most attentive recruiter I have encountered in my career. He has a deep respect for ensuring the candidate experience is well-thought-out and delightful. He cares more about making a great fit, rather than making just a placement, and that speaks volumes for who he is as a person. I would gladly work with him again if the opportunity presented itself.

Katie provided excellent perspective and a detailed and accurate overview of a potential new career opportunity.  She communicated clearly and was beyond responsive. She listened and quickly grasped career background, depth and history while accurately outlining the opportunities and desired experience and knowledge her client was seeking.  It was refreshing to work with Katie and Blue Rock to get a true sense of the open role with an exciting and complex organization.