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Alexander Meza

Summary

Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with 10+ years driving scalable hiring strategies across tech, construction, and cybersecurity sectors. Proven track record in building data-driven TA operations, cutting time-to-fill by 30%, and leading global recruiting teams through rapid growth phases. Adept at stakeholder partnership, DEI initiatives, and employer branding to attract top-tier talent aligned with business objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

Applied Digital
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Acted as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning headcount planning with business objectives across 10+ functions including Engineering, Construction, IT infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
  • Designed and implemented full lifecycle TA infrastructure from the ground up & including process documentation, ATS optimization, structured interview kits, and DEI-aligned evaluation criteria.
  • Launched quarterly workforce planning sessions in collaboration with FP&A and department leads, mapping hiring forecasts to growth targets and revenue milestones.
  • Scaled TA operations to support a 3x headcount increase in 12 months, hiring across high-demand technical roles including site reliability, electrical engineers, network architects, and data center technicians.
  • Produced market intel reports on data center talent trends, including compensation benchmarks, location strategy, and competitor mapping to guide executive-level recruiting decisions.
  • Created the company’s first Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and revamped job branding, increasing candidate alignment and boosting passive engagement by 40%.
  • Built and maintained a KPI dashboard tracking key metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline velocity, candidate NPS, acceptance rate) to surface risks and optimize performance.
  • Managed the recruiting budget and talent vendor strategy; negotiating contracts, cutting agency reliance by 60% and reducing cost-per-hire by 22%.
  • Trained hiring managers and interviewers on behavioral-based interviewing and bias reduction, resulting in more consistent, data-supported hiring decisions.

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Albertsons/Safeway Corporation
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Led nationwide full-cycle recruitment across high-impact functions supporting both construction & real estate development (e.g., site planning, facilities, retail buildouts) and enterprise digital transformation (e.g., cybersecurity, data modernization, and cloud infrastructure).
  • Filled 200+ critical roles across construction, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, reducing average time-to-fill by 20%.
  • Recruited top talent in roles such as Cloud Security Architects, Construction PMs, DevOps Engineers, UX Designers, and AI/ML specialists.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Legal, HR, and IT to align hiring strategies with $50MM+ project timelines.
  • Established university partnerships, creating pipelines that deliver 50+ interns and entry-level hires annually.
  • Maintained labor market awareness to anticipate hiring needs and reduce time-to-fill by 15%.

Lead Global Talent Acquisition

Microsoft Corporate (Contract)
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Led end-to-end global recruitment strategy across North America, GTA, LATAM, and EMEA, filling 1,200+ technical and non-technical roles during rapid growth phases.
  • Partnered with senior leadership (VP-level and above) to design and execute hiring plans that supported 25% headcount growth aligned with aggressive business objectives.
  • Managed and developed a team of 74 recruiters, improving team productivity by 35% through targeted coaching, career pathing, and data-driven performance tracking.
  • Scaled hiring operations to handle a 40% increase in requisitions year-over-year, maintaining quality and candidate experience.
  • Built and led global sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, and Microsoft’s proprietary tools, increasing qualified candidate pipelines by 50%.
  • Reduced time-to-fill by 30% via optimizing interview workflows and applying predictive analytics for talent pipeline forecasting.
  • Mentored junior recruiters across global regions, rolling out knowledge-sharing frameworks and onboarding playbooks that improved ramp-up speed by 25%.
  • Implemented structured interview guides and interview calibration sessions, contributing to a 20% increase in hiring quality scores and a 15% boost in candidate satisfaction.
  • Leveraged ATS and HRIS platforms (iCIMS, Workday, Microsoft internal systems) for real-time tracking of recruiting KPIs, improving data accuracy and reporting cadence by 40%.
  • Collaborated with HRBPs, People Analytics, and Compensation teams to align headcount planning with budget forecasts and diversity goals, driving a 10% increase in underrepresented hires.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and managed recruitment agency partnerships, reducing external hiring costs by 20% while maintaining hire quality.

Sr. Talent Acquisition

American Airlines
03.2015 - 11.2019
  • Owned full-cycle recruitment for critical aviation operations roles including Cabin Crew, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Safety, Compliance, and Air Traffic & Navigation Services; supporting both frontline and technical teams across domestic and international hubs.
  • Managed and developed a team of 14 recruiters, aligning team goals with operational timelines, coaching individual performance, and building a culture of collaboration, accountability, and delivery.
  • Oversaw 100–150 active requisitions across the team at any given time, ensuring high-priority roles were filled on schedule to meet staffing levels for regulatory and seasonal operations.
  • Led candidate experience initiatives by personally managing communication, coaching, and onboarding processes in complex compliance environments including unionized settings and reducing time-to-productivity and minimizing new hire attrition.
  • Developed customized interview frameworks and assessment tools tailored to safety-sensitive aviation roles, elevating candidate quality and mitigating hiring risks in high-stakes operational contexts.
  • Served as the primary liaison between candidates, hiring managers, and regulatory compliance teams to navigate FAA and TSA requirements seamlessly throughout the hiring process, ensuring regulatory adherence and workforce readiness.
  • Built and maintained robust, long-term talent pipelines for both technical and operational roles critical to airport infrastructure and day-to-day operations positioning the organization to respond quickly to fluctuating demand and project rollouts.
  • Led process improvements by streamlining interview scheduling, candidate feedback, and onboarding workflows, resulting in measurable reductions in cycle times and improved hiring manager satisfaction.

AA Credit Union Payments Servicing

American Airlines
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Produced system reports and analyzed transactional data to support BSA/AML Risk Assessment and compliance programs.
  • Assisted with high-risk area reviews and implemented mitigation strategies across multiple business units.
  • Utilized AML risk models and analytics tools to identify high-risk members and ensure adherence to Customer Due Diligence requirements.
  • Conducted quality control reviews on regulatory filings and participated in audits and compliance exams.
  • Supported training initiatives and responded to federal and law enforcement information requests.

Executive Assistant

North Texas Community Health Center
07.2010 - 03.2014
  • Managed complex calendars, travel arrangements, and communications for the CEO, coordinating over 60 meetings monthly across multiple time zones to optimize scheduling and executive productivity.
  • Oversaw departmental budgeting, vendor contracts, and invoice processing, contributing to a 12% reduction in operational costs through strategic negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Coordinated and executed 12+ board meetings and community events annually, handling logistics, materials, and follow-up actions that increased stakeholder engagement by 20%.
  • Acted as primary liaison between the CEO and over 30 internal and external stakeholders, facilitating prompt issue resolution and strengthening partnerships.
  • Developed and implemented office workflow improvements that enhanced information flow and reduced administrative errors by 25%.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations, supporting governance and audit readiness.
  • Assisted in preparing documents for audits and compliance reviews, ensuring transparency and organizational accountability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
01.2020 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Psychology

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - 05.2025

Skills

Talent Sourcing

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Teamwork Skills

On Boarding Support

Recruiting Metrics & Reporting

Project planning and development

Strategic planning

Talent development

Operations management

Resource allocation

Cross-functional communication

Documentation and reporting

Budget oversight

Reporting oversight

Data-driven decision making

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

Applied Digital
05.2024 - 07.2025

Master of Arts - Psychology

Texas Christian University
08.2022 - 05.2025

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Albertsons/Safeway Corporation
10.2021 - 04.2024

Lead Global Talent Acquisition

Microsoft Corporate (Contract)
11.2020 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas Christian University
01.2020 - 05.2022

Sr. Talent Acquisition

American Airlines
03.2015 - 11.2019

AA Credit Union Payments Servicing

American Airlines
03.2014 - 03.2015

Executive Assistant

North Texas Community Health Center
07.2010 - 03.2014

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