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RALFIEL WRIGHT, MBA

Dallas,TX

Summary

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION LEADER | STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT EXPERT

Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with a strong background in building high-performing teams, executing strategic hiring initiatives, and optimizing recruitment processes. Adept at sourcing, engaging, and hiring top-tier talent across multiple industries, including Technology, AI, Finance, Legal, and Executive Search. Recognized for driving DEI efforts, leveraging data-driven recruitment strategies, and fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers and executives. Passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience and achieving business goals through innovative hiring solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Partner

MICROSOFT
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Led strategic recruitment initiatives across Microsoft’s Corporate Functions, including AI, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Public Policy
  • Partnered with senior executives to identify top talent and streamline hiring processes for critical roles at the IC, Manager, Director, Sr
  • Director, and GM levels
  • Spearheaded market research and talent mapping strategies, increasing qualified candidate submissions by 20%
  • Led a cross-regional vendor management strategy, overseeing teams in the U.S., APAC, and EMEA
  • Played a key role in sourcing and hiring executive talent, including the Executive Recruiting Director for The Office of the CEO and Senior Microsoft AI Recruiting Leadership for Mustafa Suleyman and Jay Parikh.
  • Developed innovative recruiting strategies that improved pipeline efficiency and reduced time-to-hire
  • Consulted with hiring managers on talent retention, process efficiencies, and competitive compensation strategies

Global Operations & Partnerships Sourcer

META (FORMERLY FACEBOOK)
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Drove talent acquisition efforts for eight business pillars within WhatsApp Global Operations, including Trust & Safety, Payments, Content Localization, and Public Policy
  • Focused on sourcing diverse, highly skilled talent for niche and leadership positions
  • Built and enhanced global talent networks, successfully placing mid-to-senior-level professionals
  • Led global DEI initiatives, implementing scalable frameworks to enhance minority representation
  • Achieved top-tier placement rates of URM candidates in technical and operations roles
  • Provided strategic talent insights to senior leaders, helping shape recruitment best practices

University Tech Recruiter

ORACLE
01.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for early-career technology roles, including Cloud Engineers, Functional Consultants, and Software Engineers
  • Developed and executed innovative campus hiring strategies to attract top talent
  • Drove DEI hiring initiatives, enhancing the representation of underrepresented minorities in technical roles
  • Achieved over 90% of target hiring goals three years in a row
  • Partnered with senior leadership on diversity hiring strategies, influencing global recruitment policies

Recruiter

CITY OF HOUSTON
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Led recruitment for Public Works & Engineering, focusing on technical and real estate analyst roles
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance talent acquisition strategies
  • Increased job retention rates to 85% through targeted recruitment and engagement strategies
  • Developed affinity group engagement programs, strengthening diversity hiring initiatives

Manufacturing Recruiter

NISSAN CORPORATION
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed high-volume hiring for engineering and technical roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Successfully hired 125+ engineers and technicians, exceeding hiring targets by 110%
  • Designed and implemented talent pipeline strategies to optimize hiring efficiencies

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS

Skills

Executive & Technical Recruitment
Talent Mapping & Market Research
Full-Cycle Recruitment & Sourcing
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Data-Driven Decision Making
Vendor & Team Management
Offer Negotiations & Closing Strategies

Why Choose Me

With a proven track record of driving strategic talent initiatives at leading global organizations, I bring deep expertise in executive and technical recruitment, market intelligence, and DEI strategy. I excel at building strong relationships with hiring managers, delivering data-driven hiring solutions, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Passionate about creating impact, I am committed to transforming talent acquisition to drive business success.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner

MICROSOFT
09.2022 - 01.2025

Global Operations & Partnerships Sourcer

META (FORMERLY FACEBOOK)
06.2021 - 09.2022

University Tech Recruiter

ORACLE
01.2018 - 06.2021

Recruiter

CITY OF HOUSTON
02.2016 - 12.2017

Manufacturing Recruiter

NISSAN CORPORATION
09.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Mississippi State University

Master of Business Administration -

Delta State University

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