Not a KP internal recruiter, but I've placed people there and talked to enough candidates who've gone through the process to give you a pretty accurate picture of what the recruiter phone screen looks like.
First: the call is usually 20-30 minutes, sometimes up to 45 if the recruiter is thorough.
What they cover: Basic background walkthrough: where have you worked, what do you do now, why KP Logistics: location, remote/hybrid preference, salary expectations, sponsorship status High-level behavioral: 'tell me about a time you worked on a large cross-functional team' or 'describe your experience in a regulated industry' Role-specific fit check: do your skills match the JD at a surface level
The 'why KP' question gets asked almost universally and they're actually listening to your answer. Saying 'I want to work in healthcare to make an impact' is fine but thin. Being specific about their scale (12+ million members across 8 states), their integrated model, or a recent initiative you know about reads much better.
Salary expectations: they will ask and it's better to give a range than deflect. The ranges for senior SWE in Northern California come out around $145k-$185k base depending on team and experience. Those are real numbers from candidates I've worked with in 2025-2026, not scraping Glassdoor. They're competitive for a nonprofit but not FAANG.
One thing candidates consistently get wrong: treating the recruiter call as a formality. The recruiter often has a say in whether you advance, especially at big health systems where hiring managers are time-starved. Show up prepared, be specific, don't wing it.