Ryan Gemmill

Director, Global TA Operations North Highland

Ryan Gemmill is Director of Global TA Operations at North Highland (NH), leading recruiting operations and NH’s global contingent workforce program. Over more than a decade at NH, he has scaled compliance frameworks, AOR/EOR governance, and automation that accelerate hiring while improving audit readiness and candidate experience. A frequent industry speaker, Ryan focuses on the practical ROI of recruiting automation and on linking program KPIs to business value. At NH, contingent talent comprises over one‑third of the global workforce; Ryan partners with business leaders to evolve direct sourcing, external partnership models, and analytics so the extended workforce delivers speed, flexibility, and measurable impact.

April 16, 2026

9:45 AM Panel: Building A Better Mousetrap: Best Practices for Overcoming Candidate Fraud

Candidate fraud has surged, evolving rapidly with advances in remote work, AI generated credentials, and new avenues for impersonation. This thought-provoking panel brings together industry leaders and technology experts to reveal how the most resilient organizations guard their contingent workforce programs against sophisticated fraud schemes. Explore the latest risks from deepfake interviews to identity theft and learn how to embed best practices, tech solutions, and recruiter vigilance into your hiring engine. Leave with a practical playbook to protect your brand, ensure compliance, and maintain trust in every hire.

Deploy layered screening including AI powered checks, background verification, and live video identity validation to spot fake candidates before they enter your pipeline
Integrate consistency checks across resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and digital footprints to quickly flag suspicious details and impersonators
Establish ongoing training for recruiters and hiring managers, share emerging fraud trends, and enable swift cross team communication to stay ahead of new threats

10:25 AM Panel: Winning Them Over: How To Get Your Leadership Aligned With Your Program Goals

Gaining and sustaining executive buy in is the engine behind every high performing contingent workforce program. This lively panel brings together successful practitioners and influential change agents who have cracked the code on building top down alignment. Panelists will share candid stories of overcoming skepticism, translating program data into business value, and turning leadership into champions for transformation. Expect concrete examples, proven frameworks, and creative communication tactics that foster shared vision and continual support no matter your starting point.

Articulate your program’s vision in leadership language, linking goals and metrics to overarching business priorities for powerful engagement.
Demonstrate quick wins and early impacts using clear, compelling data and targeted storytelling to build credibility and momentum.
Facilitate ongoing dialogue and feedback, leveraging regular check ins and collaborative planning to keep leaders invested and aligned as your program evolves.