Christina T. Terrell, MBA
Schererville
Summary
Strategic Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professional with progressive experience leading full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, labor relations compliance, and executive partnerships within large public-sector healthcare organizations. Recognized for building trusted relationships with leadership, driving compliant hiring practices, negotiating competitive offers, and managing high-volume recruitment while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment and Selection Analyst
Cook County Health and Hospital (CCH)
Chicago
05.2025 - Current
- Full-cycle recruitment for union and Career Service positions, partnering with hiring managers to attract, interview, and onboard highly qualified talent
- Collaborated with HR business partners and department leadership to uphold compliance with County Employment Plan guidelines and collective bargaining agreements
- Managed multiple high-volume requisitions while ensuring timely recruitment processes and a positive candidate experience
- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms to effectively source diverse candidate pipelines for challenging positions
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques related to human resources administration
- Skilled in interpreting employment policies and procedures as determined by the County and as set forth in the Employment Plan, or in connection with collective bargaining agreements; ability to apply such guidelines to all aspects of the recruiting and selections process to ensure full compliance with such orders
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cook County Government/Bureau of Human Resources (Offices Under the President)
Chicago
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Led full-cycle recruitment, collaborating with administrators and hiring managers to attract and onboard top talent using LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Facilitated hiring strategy meetings with department administrators, aligning recruitment practices with policy compliance and workforce planning needs.
- Managed equity reviews, offers, and salary negotiations for departments and new hires, ensuring competitive compensation.
- Manage the hiring process for Unions (Collective Bargaining Agreement) and Career Services positions.
- Supervised Talent Acquisition Assistants providing coaching and performance guidance
Joint Accreditation Coordinator
ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)
Chicago
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated accreditation projects by managing timelines, documentation, stakeholder communications, and compliance to ensure successful project completion
- Attended and compiled minutes from Joint Accreditation Review Committee meetings and provided appropriate information for all ACPE/Joint Accreditation reports
- Developed and maintained workflow documentation and standard operating procedures
- Reviewed and updated SOPs for all administrative positions, ensuring staff were cross-trained for emergency replacements
- Cross-trained administrative staff on essential tasks to maintain operational continuity during absences
- Sourced for candidates using LinkedIn and Zip recruiter, also using Taleo ATS system
SR. HR Recruitment Specialist
SCR Medical Transportation
Chicago
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Led high-volume full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical positions, streamlining processes for faster placements.
- Built talent pipelines through networking, community outreach, social media, and online sourcing.
- Coordinated recruiting events, job fairs, and community hiring initiatives to connect with diverse candidate pools.
- Negotiated employment offers and maintained candidate relationships through onboarding.
- Maintained applicant data and hiring documentation within PrismHR ATS, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving data integrity.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Management, Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
01-2021
Associate of Arts - Business Fundamentals
University of Phoenix
01-2020
Skills
- Compliance Verification
- Pay Equity Reviews
- Labor Relations Management
- Workforce planning
- Strategic Planning
- Data/Record Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Team Development
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Management
Timeline
Recruitment and Selection Analyst
Cook County Health and Hospital (CCH)
05.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cook County Government/Bureau of Human Resources (Offices Under the President)
10.2024 - 05.2025
Joint Accreditation Coordinator
ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)
03.2021 - 12.2022
SR. HR Recruitment Specialist
SCR Medical Transportation
04.2019 - 04.2020
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Management, Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business Fundamentals
University of Phoenix