William Uranga
About William Uranga
William Uranga serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Spokeo, a position he has held since 2018. With extensive experience in recruiting across various companies, he emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement in talent acquisition processes.
Current Role at Spokeo
William Uranga serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Spokeo, a position he has held since 2018. Based in Pasadena, California, he is responsible for overseeing the recruitment strategies and processes within the organization. His role focuses on enhancing the talent acquisition framework to align with the company's goals and culture.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Before joining Spokeo, William Uranga held several significant roles in talent acquisition. He worked at GoDaddy as the Director of Technical and Corporate Recruiting from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the Senior Manager of Recruiting at Groupon for one year in 2013. His experience also includes serving as the Director of Recruiting at Ooyala from 2012 to 2013 and as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at TiVo from 2005 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
William Uranga earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from San Jose State University. His academic background complements his extensive professional experience in talent acquisition and human resources. He also served as an instructor in the Human Resource Management Program at UC Santa Cruz Extension in Silicon Valley from 1998 to 2010.
Talent Acquisition Philosophy
William Uranga emphasizes a disciplined approach to continuous improvement in talent acquisition. He focuses on six key areas: People, Processes and Practices, Programs, Tools and Systems, Analytics, and Brand and Marketing. He believes in building effective teams through collaboration with interviewers, hiring leaders, and executive staff, and values environments where organizations clearly define their vision and culture.