Kingsley Nwala
Concord,CA
Summary
People-first recruiting professional with 5+ years of high-impact experience leading full-cycle recruiting across healthcare, operations, and corporate environments. Proven success in high-volume hiring, mentoring junior recruiters, and improving recruitment processes through ATS optimization and data-driven insights. Adept at building strong talent pipelines, improving hiring metrics, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting Lead / Staffing Coordinator
National Psychiatric Care & Rehabilitation Services
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for clinical, admin, and operational roles across a 24/7 behavioral health facility.
- Sourced, screened, and scheduled over 100+ interviews annually; reduced average time-to-fill by 35%.
- Designed job descriptions, pre-screened candidates, and prepared candidates for panel interviews.
- Partnered with leadership to forecast hiring needs and build a “ready now” talent pipeline through referrals, job boards, and direct sourcing.
- Mentored and trained junior recruiters on sourcing strategies, ATS workflows, and candidate communication best practices.
Mental Health Specialist (Recruiting Support Function)
Kaiser Permanente – Behavioral Health Department
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported recruiting operations by coordinating interviews, staff onboarding, and compliance documentation.
- Collaborated across departments to improve recruitment efficiency and optimize applicant data tracking.
Manager / Crisis Stabilization Lead
Families First – Rose Manning Youth Shelter
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led hiring and onboarding of shelter staff including new grads and interns; filled high-turnover roles with a focus on long-term retention.
- Created trauma-informed training and onboarding programs to improve team readiness and satisfaction.
Various Roles – Recruiter/HR Support/Trainer
La Cheim RTC, Bonita House, BACS, Fred Finch
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Coordinated interview schedules, pre-screens, and onboarding for mental health program staff across multiple sites.
- Supported applicant tracking and HR record compliance audits.
Lead HR Counselor & Early Talent Coordinator
Ike Mack Center (Serrena House)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Directed recruitment for intern and entry-level roles; partnered with local colleges and workforce agencies for talent outreach.
- Reduced early attrition by 25% by improving onboarding workflows and implementing peer coaching.
Education
B.S. - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
A.A. - Business Administration
Merritt College
Oakland, CAA.A. - Behavioral Science
Merritt College
Oakland, CAA.S. - Natural/Health Science
Merritt College
Oakland, CASkills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting High-Volume Hiring Strategic Sourcing
- ATS & CRM Systems (Greenhouse, Lever) Candidate Experience
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Interview Scheduling & Coordination
- Recruitment Metrics & Reporting Job Description Creation & Marketing
- Team Mentorship Diversity Hiring Onboarding & Retention Strategies
- Develop creative strategies to identify and recruit a high volume of candidates
- Enforce company policy on camera/video usage in a remote workspace
- Other duties as assigned or as business needs arise
- Strong project and time management skills
- Highly organized and results-driven
- Exceptional leadership skills
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Governance & Risk Compliance
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- 5+ years experience in early career & corporate recruiting
- Expert in ATS workflows, Mondays, scheduling, and job posting optimization
- Proven ability to lead teams, mentor recruiters, and streamline hiring
- Skilled at balancing candidate experience with hiring urgency
- Strong DEI hiring practices and inclusive sourcing strategy
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist (Recruiting Support Function)
Kaiser Permanente – Behavioral Health Department
01.2023 - 01.2024
Recruiting Lead / Staffing Coordinator
National Psychiatric Care & Rehabilitation Services
01.2020 - 01.2025
Manager / Crisis Stabilization Lead
Families First – Rose Manning Youth Shelter
01.2015 - 01.2018
Various Roles – Recruiter/HR Support/Trainer
La Cheim RTC, Bonita House, BACS, Fred Finch
01.2013 - 01.2016
Lead HR Counselor & Early Talent Coordinator
Ike Mack Center (Serrena House)
01.2012 - 01.2014
A.A. - Business Administration
Merritt College
A.A. - Behavioral Science
Merritt College
A.S. - Natural/Health Science
Merritt College
B.S. - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
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