Christopher Carrington

Talent Acquisition and Human Resources professional with over 8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience and 20 years of leadership in the United States Army. Proven success sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessing candidate qualifications, and managing applicant tracking systems while building strategic partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations. Skilled at developing talent pipelines, delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and collaborating with hiring managers to meet workforce needs.

Recognized for strong communication, relationship building, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.

Human Resources Representative at Phoenix Mental Health (2025-04 – 2025-12)

• Managed HR operations, onboarding, payroll administration, and employee records utilizing ADP.
• Ensured compliance with employment policies, documentation requirements, and HR regulations.
• Served as the primary point of contact for employee relations, resolving workplace concerns and HR inquiries.
• Supported organizational growth through onboarding coordination and HR administrative support.

Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist at United States Army (2018-05 – 2025-03)

• Managed full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through onboarding while maintaining compliance throughout the hiring process.
• Conducted candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and qualification assessments to identify top talent.
• Built strategic partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, chambers of commerce, and community organizations to expand recruiting pipelines and generate qualified candidate referrals.
• Planned and executed recruiting events, career fairs, hiring presentations, and community outreach initiatives to strengthen employer branding and increase candidate engagement.
• Collaborated with organizational leadership to forecast staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies aligned with workforce objectives.
• Maintained recruiting pipelines utilizing Workday and recruiting systems to improve efficiency and candidate tracking.
• Delivered presentations to students, educators, business leaders, and community organizations regarding career opportunities and organizational benefits.
• Coached and mentored applicants throughout the hiring process, providing an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Instructor / Training Specialist at United States Army (2013-05 – 2018-03)

• Delivered leadership, professional development, and technical training to military personnel.
• Developed instructional materials and facilitated classroom and hands-on training programs.
• Mentored personnel on leadership development, career progression, and performance improvement.

Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies – American Military University

Coursework in Aviation Maintenance Technology – Hallmark University (2025 – 2026)