Talent Acquisition Human Resources

Le’ Kieah Williams MBA

Human Resources Leader

***************@*****.*** • 310-***-****

LinkedIn • Sherman Oaks

Summary

Resourceful HR leader with extensive experience in designing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with organizational growth and workforce planning objectives. Adept at leading and mentoring recruiting teams, establishing performance benchmarks, and delivering recruiter development programs. Skilled in collaborating with executive leadership to identify staffing needs, define job requirements, and prioritize critical hires. Knowledgeable in HR relations, employee retention, compensation, policy development, and compliance with employment laws and reporting standards.

Areas of Expertise

Data-Driven Recruitment

Legal Knowledge & Compliance

Talent Pipeline Management

Process Improvement

Onboarding Program Development

Employee Engagement

Change Management

Professional Services

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Problem Resolution

Leadership & Influence

Professional Experience

Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Los Angeles, CA 11/2022 – 02/2025

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

Devise and implement recruiting initiatives aligned with business goals in collaboration with senior leadership, HR business partners, and hiring managers. Deliver weekly and bi-monthly analytics dashboards to reinforce internal and external talent acquisition efforts. Communicate actionable insights through qualitative and quantitative data analysis to improve recruiting strategies and drive execution.

●Boosted talent pool by 20% and cut agency fees by 15% through strategic sourcing and vendor cost optimization.

●Elevated operational efficiency by redesigning documentation workflows, crafting JDs, SOPs, and toolkits, and renegotiating agency contracts to reduce commission rates from 35% to 20%.

●Increased team performance by directing 4 TA assistants through structured 1:1s, alignment, and real-time performance adjustments to drive consistent operational efficiency and leadership perception.

●Empowered leadership and workforce performance through targeted mentorship on performance strategy, skill advancement, and succession planning.

Contract Assignments 11/2020 – 11/2022

Talent Acquisition Specialist, O’Melveny & Myers LLP (Contract), 09/2022 – 11/2022

Directed end-to-end talent acquisition for full-time, professional, and contract roles, enhancing workforce alignment and operational continuity. Accelerated talent acquisition outcomes by guiding senior leadership on recruitment planning and recommending optimized best practices.

Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP (Contract), 07/2021 – 08/2022

Streamlined recruitment operations for business roles and advised hiring managers on tailored interview plans. Releveled paralegal program to improve classification and workflow efficiency. Refined end-to-end hiring framework, enhanced onboarding process, and led compensation discussions. Increased overall hire quality by deploying analytics-based talent acquisition methodologies.

HR Advisor, Kedren Healthcare (Contract), 11/2020 – 03/2021

Enhanced HR compliance and consistency by uncovering gaps and delivering actionable feedback. Bolstered recruitment efficiency by 10%; mentored team of three staff members, delivered process improvements, and aligning efforts with hiring managers. Secured timely fulfillment of 100+ critical roles amid pandemic by redesigning recruitment strategies.

California Cryobank, Los Angeles, CA 03/2017 – 06/2019

HR Recruiting Assistant

Ensured compliance by streamlining documentation processes, guaranteeing accuracy in records. Ensured seamless onboarding by coordinating new hire documentation, configuring workstations, and fulfilling all pre-arrival logistics. Enhanced offboarding efficiency by supporting exit interviews and completing final termination processes.

●Achieved 20% increase in donor numbers, directly advancing organization’s mission and receiving commendations from leadership.

●Boosted donor engagement by implementing recruitment processes and overseeing vendor partnerships.

KLEAN Treatment Center, West Hollywood, CA 06/2011 – 09/2016

Human Resources Specialist

Directed employee training initiatives, supervised benefits administration, delivered payroll support, and ensured accurate HR documentation. Streamlined end-to-end recruitment processes via ADP, driving candidate screening, selection, and onboarding.

Additional Experience

Talent Acquisition Manager, Men’s Health Foundation, West Hollywood

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, 2024

Bachelor of Criminology

Mount St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles, 2014

Technical Skills

PeopleSoft, ADP, Lever, Workday, Telemetry, LawCruit, ViRecruit, Asana

Excellent Computer & Software Skills

Contact this candidate