Robert Half appoints Ryan Skubis to lead operations modernization; $0.59 dividend approved

Menlo Park appointment advances operations overhaul

Operational Modernization Leadership

Menlo Park, Feb 12 (Reuters) — Robert Half names Ryan Skubis senior district president for business operations modernization in a newly created role that centralizes efforts to upgrade the staffing firm’s operational backbone and tech adoption. Skubis, a company veteran who joins the new post after starting at Robert Half in 1999, is charged with strengthening infrastructure that supports recruiters, consultants and clients worldwide and accelerating strategic initiatives that translate corporate strategy into frontline execution.

Skubis is moving from his prior role as senior district president for talent solutions, where he oversees operations across the U.S. Southeast and led several modernization projects, including expansion of Robert Half’s proprietary AI and business-development tools. Company officials say his institutional knowledge and track record of turning strategy into action position him to drive measurable improvements in service delivery and employee experience as the firm scales modernization globally.

The role’s remit emphasizes cross-functional alignment, vendor and platform rationalization, cybersecurity and data governance, and adoption of measurable operational KPIs. Paul F. Gentzkow, president and CEO of talent solutions at Robert Half, says the appointment supports ongoing investments in the future of the business; initial priorities and timelines are slated for announcement in the coming quarters as the firm maps milestones and performance targets for the program.

Dividend and capital-allocation note

Separately, Robert Half’s board approves a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, payable March 13 to holders of record at the close of business Feb. 25. The board frames the payment as part of routine corporate governance and capital-allocation activity accompanying its talent-solutions operations and broader business strategy.

Firm profile and recognitions

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connects skilled candidates with contract and permanent roles across finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and provides executive search services. The company is also parent to Protiviti, a global consulting firm delivering internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting; together they earn recognition in Fortune rankings for innovation, corporate reputation and workplace quality. Stakeholders are directed to roberthalf.com for research, insights and service details.