Jalen Leyva
Scottsdale
Summary
Professional with strong background in recruitment and talent acquisition. Demonstrates proven ability to drive team collaboration and achieve results. Skilled in strategic planning, candidate sourcing, and onboarding processes. Adaptable and reliable, with focus on aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Manager
Optima Medical
12.2024 - Current
- Built and executed recruitment strategies that consistently attracted top-tier healthcare professionals.
- Led candidate sourcing efforts using job boards, social media, and targeted outreach.
- Migrated the team to the Greenhouse ATS, improving hiring workflow efficiency.
- Negotiated employment offers to ensure alignment between candidate expectations and organizational goals.
- Responsible for all provider recruiting for the organization as well as high level leadership roles.
- Coordinated with schools across the nation for preceptorship/ fellowship opportunities within our clinics.
- Represented the organization at hiring events, strengthening brand presence.
- Supervised and coached four recruiters, improving interview techniques and selection accuracy.
- Maintained and reported key departmental KPIs to leadership.
Provider Recruiter
Optima Medical
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract qualified healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and optimize job descriptions.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Optimized recruiting efforts by staying up-to-date on industry trends and changes in healthcare regulations affecting staffing needs.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing effective pre-screening techniques to identify qualified candidates quickly.
- Built a robust referral network by fostering strong relationships with placed candidates, leading to an increased number of quality referrals.
- Responsible for hiring providers in metro and rural markets.
Healthcare Recruiter
Medix Staffing
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Partnered with healthcare facilities to understand staffing needs and deliver qualified talent.
- Conducted candidate screenings, interviews, and job detail briefings across clinical and corporate roles.
- Managed applicant workflow using Bullhorn ATS to streamline processes.
- Promoted job openings through digital channels and social media marketing.
- Built lasting relationships with candidates and industry professionals.
- Provided insight to leadership on staffing trends and workforce projections.
Sales Floor Associate
Best Buy
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Supported customers with product selections, troubleshooting, and general inquiries.
- Maintained high-quality merchandising and visual standards.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members on inventory management and restocking.
- Promoted store credit programs, consistently exceeding engagement goals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01-2020
Skills
- Candidate sourcing
- Recruitment strategies
- Interview coordination
- Contract negotiation
- Staffing needs assessment
- Job market analysis
- Brand promotion
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Networking skills
- Development strategies
- KPI maintenance
- Coaching
- Talent acquisition
- Social media recruiting
- Recruitment planning
- Job posting optimization
Timeline
Recruitment Manager
Optima Medical
12.2024 - Current
Provider Recruiter
Optima Medical
12.2023 - 11.2024
Healthcare Recruiter
Medix Staffing
01.2021 - 12.2023
Sales Floor Associate
Best Buy
10.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
University of Arizona