Laura Hughes Ricci
About Laura Hughes Ricci
Laura Hughes Ricci is a Talent Acquisition Operations Manager at Mirati Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in human resources and talent acquisition, with experience at several companies including Qualcomm and Arena Pharmaceuticals.
Current Role at Mirati Therapeutics
Laura Hughes Ricci serves as the Talent Acquisition Operations Manager at Mirati Therapeutics. She has been in this position since 2022 and has accumulated two years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition operations, ensuring efficient recruitment processes, and enhancing the overall candidate experience.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at several organizations in talent acquisition and human resources. She was a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for one year from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she held the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she worked at Mitchell International as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator from 2016 to 2018 and at Qualcomm as a Human Resources Administrative Coordinator from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background in Graphic Design
Laura Hughes Ricci studied at Laguna College of Art and Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Graphic Design. This educational background contributes to her creative approach in her professional roles, particularly in talent acquisition and human resources.
Skills and Interests in Workday
Laura has a strong interest in testing and troubleshooting all aspects related to Workday, a leading human capital management software. Her expertise in this area supports her effectiveness in talent acquisition operations and enhances her contributions to her current role.
Personal Interests and Creative Pursuits
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Laura enjoys hiking and reading non-fiction novels. She also engages in creating commissioned art pieces for clients, showcasing her artistic skills and passion for creativity.