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Aparajita C.

Nashik, India

$12/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I help startups, SMEs, and growing organizations across the US, UK, India, and APAC build structured, scalable, and compliance-driven HR systems that support business growth, operational clarity, governance, and audit readiness. With 9+ years of experience across HR consulting, organizational development (OD), HR operations, and compliance frameworks, I specialize in HR transformation — helping businesses move from chaotic, reactive HR environments to structured, process-driven systems aligned with business goals. Many growing organizations struggle with: - Unstructured HR processes - Lack of SOPs and documentation - Compliance risks and audit gaps - Unclear roles and accountability - Scaling and operational inefficiencies I help solve these challenges through strategic HR frameworks, process optimization, organizational effectiveness, and compliance architecture — including ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001 aligned systems. What I Help Businesses With: HR Setup, Transformation & Process Optimization - HR department setup from scratch - HR audits & gap analysis - HR process restructuring - Workflow optimization & scalable HR systems HR Policies, SOPs & Compliance - HR policies & employee handbooks - SOP development & process mapping - Compliance documentation & governance support - Offer letters, contracts & HR templates Performance Management & Organizational Development - KPI/KRA framework design - Performance management systems - Organizational structure & role clarity - Employee lifecycle design Compliance & Workforce Systems - ISO 27001:2022 HR compliance support - ISO 9001 process alignment - HRMS implementation support - HR analytics, onboarding & workforce systems Industries & Experience: I have worked with startups, SMEs, manufacturing companies, healthcare organizations, and service-based businesses to build scalable HR systems that improve accountability, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable growth. I have also supported organizations aligned with DBHDD and GVRA requirements for the State of Georgia. Why Clients Work With Me - Strategic yet execution-focused approach - Expertise in HR + ISO compliance integration - Structured, scalable, and practical HR solutions - Strong focus on operational excellence and governance - Experience supporting scaling organizations and transformation projects If your organization needs structured HR systems, compliance-ready processes, or organizational development support, I can help build frameworks that scale efficiently and reduce operational risk.

  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • HR Policy
  • Company Policy
  • Process Documentation
  • HR System Management
  • Performance Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Internal Auditing
  • Employment Handbook
  • Policy Development
  • Employment Law
  • Employee Onboarding
  • HR & Business Services
  • Employee Training
  • Administrative Support
  • Human Resources Analytics
  • Training & Development
Earvin H.

Atlanta, Georgia

$55/hr
5.0
4 jobs

*Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who in 2026* for my contributions to HR consulting and work-life balance initiatives. **Now Switching my Base to Upwork!** Sr. HR and Payroll Rippling Certified, with 19 year’s HR experience | HR Employment Law | Employee Relations | Project Management | payroll | policy creating | Corporate Trainings, and AI handbook and benefit chatbot builder. I help growing businesses build structured, compliant, data-driven HR functions that reduce risk, improve performance, and support sustainable growth. With nearly 2 decades in Human Resources, I specialize in turning your ideal HR need from a reactive administrative function into a strategic business asset. Whether you need help cleaning up processes, building scalable systems, or solving complex employee relations issues, I bring clarity, structure, and execution. What I Deliver: • HR Audits and Compliance Reviews • Employee Relations Investigations and Conflict Resolution • Performance Management Systems • Succession Planning and Workforce Strategy • Compensation Planning and Headcount Modeling • Policy Development and Employee Handbooks • Onboarding Programs and Engagement Strategy • HR Analytics and Excel-Based Workforce Reporting * ALL SERVICE ONE STOP SHOP. I have deep expertise in HR data management and Excel modeling, helping organizations convert scattered information into actionable workforce insights. I work comfortably in complex, matrix environments and bring strong executive-level communication to leadership teams. Clients hire me when they need: • Structure where there is chaos • Clarity where there is confusion • Strategy where there is only administration • Data-backed HR decisions instead of guesswork Certifications and Education: MBA | PHR Certified | OSHA 10 | SHRM Benefits Certified | Microsoft Office Specialist If you are a startup building HR from the ground up, a nonprofit needing compliance support, or a growing company preparing for scale, I can step in quickly and deliver practical, business-aligned solutions. Let’s build an HR function that supports growth instead of slowing it down. Best, Earvin J. Hopkins, MBA, SPHR, GenAI, SHRM CEBS, MOS, DHR, OSHA 10

  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Job Posting
  • Employee Communications
  • Communications
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Data Entry
Leslie A.

Coquitlam, Canada

$40/hr
5.0
85 jobs

12 years in HR, Hired thousands of people across tech, healthcare, finance, legal, manufacturing & DTCs for Fortune 500 companies and VC-backed startups from Series A to unicorn. What I do: ↗ HR Operations: End-to-end people operations, from onboarding to offboarding, compliance, benefits, employee relations, and HR budgets. ↗ Recruitment and Sourcing: I headhunt (Linkedin Recruiter). I build hiring pipelines for Tech and Commercial roles, not just post and pray. ↗ Payroll and Benefits: Compliant payroll for global teams including USA (W-2), Canadian (T4), and contractor workforces. Benefits administration (401K, Health), enrollment, and vendor management (PEO, EOR. HSA) included. ↗ HRIS and ATS: Certified Rippling Channel Partner and Implementation Specialist. I also implement Workday, ADP, Gusto, Deel, BambooHR, and others. I don't just recommend platforms. I set them up and train your team to use them. Proof of Work ↗ Helped a Series A scale from 23 to 100+ employees in one year. 70% of hires sourced. They are Series C now. ↗ Filled a Series E role open for 6 months. Closed it in 30 days. That person is still there. ↗ Worked with Anysphere on their first batch of tech hires. They are now Cursor AI, currently at Series D. ↗ Top 1% Expert-Vetted HR Consultant on Upwork since 2022. ↗ CPHR Certified, I follow proper HR practice and compliance by the book, so you never have to second-guess your people decisions. ↗ MBA, I see HR through a business lens, building for long-term growth, not band-aid fixes.

  • Human Resource Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • HR System Management
  • HR Policy
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • IT Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Boolean Search
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resource Information System Implementation
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Human Resources Analytics
Ahtisham S.

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.7
170 jobs

🟠 Are you a start-up business that needs help in building a team of Top Talent? 🟠 Are you an established company that needs an extra hand in recruitment? 🟠 Are you an individual entity who urgently needs to fill open positions? I am a Full-Cycle Recruiter with 7 years of global hiring experience across the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, LATAM, MENA, and APAC. My Recruitment Expertise: Full-Cycle Recruiting: Job posting, Active & Passive Sourcing, Resume Screening, Interviewing, Scorecard Evaluation, Final Interview, Offer and Onboarding Tech Recruitment: Software Developers, Engineers, AI/ML, SaaS, Data Science, Cloud, DevOps, AI & Robotics, Crypto & Web-3. Non-Tech Recruitment: Human Resources (HR), Finance & Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service & Support, Business Development and Administration. Executive Search: Managers, Directors, VPs, CFO, CMO, CTO and CEOs. Tools & Platforms under my belt: Sourcing Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter (Lite), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Indeed, CraigList, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, SEEK, GulfTalent, NaukriGulf, Bayt, Stepstone. Paid AI & Automation Tools: ChatGPT, Calude(Fable), Juicebox, LinkedHelper, TEAL for faster, smarter sourcing and screening. ATS & CRMs: Experienced with 100Hires, Workable, Lever, SalesForce, Greenhouse, Manatal, BambooHR, Jobadder, Zoho Recruit and iCIMS. Industries I serve: Software Development & SaaS Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Data Science & Analytics DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) FinTech IT Services & Consulting Enterprise Software (ERP, CRM & HRTech) Telecommunications Blockchain & Web3 Semiconductor & Hardware Technology Healthcare Sales & Digital Marketing Engineering (Only Top Industries) Construction Manufacturing Oil & Gas Legal Ready? Invite me to your Job now or leave a direct message. We can take it from there.

  • Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Boolean Search
  • Resume Screening
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Recommendation
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Sourcing
  • Job Posting
Matinah D.

Brewster, New York

$45/hr
4.4
145 jobs

As a committed human resources professional with a strong record of achievement in a wide range of industries, performing diverse HR related assignments such as: HR Assistant & Clerical Support Payroll Administration Answer employee and manager HR related questions Full Cycle Recruitment (Sourcing & Interviewing) Benefit Plan Development & Administration Leave of Absence Administration Policy & Procedure Development Handbook Creation On-Boarding & Off Boarding Staff HCM - Customization, Implementation, & Training

  • Recruiting
  • Benefits
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Human Resource Information System Implementation
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Personnel Records
  • Sourcing
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Business Coaching
  • Company Policy
  • Email Communication
  • HR Policy
Debadrita B.

Kolkata, India

$8/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Need an HR professional who delivers measurable results, not just task completion? I'm Debadrita Basak—an HR Generalist and Consultant with 8+ years driving HR operations, compliance, and talent management across APAC and North America. I help start-ups, SMEs, and enterprises build efficient, compliant HR functions that scale with business growth. What I Deliver: ✓ HR Operations Excellence – Full employee lifecycle management maintaining 98% SLA compliance. • Full Employee Life-cycle management (Hire to Exit) • HR Generalist • HR Shared Services • Employee Onboarding and Induction • Talent Management • Employee Engagement, Organisational Culture and development, Org Policy • Employee Relation, Attrition and Retention • Exit Interviews ✓ Recruitment & Talent Solutions – End-to-end recruitment solutions from entry-level roles to specialized positions services for clients. including • Reverse recruitment, • Resume optimization, • Interview coordination, • Creating compatible score card and • Onboarding process and creating HR letters ✓ Compliance & Risk Management • POSH implementation, • International labour law adherence across US, UK, Canada, Singapore, and Dubai ✓ HRMS Implementation & Optimization – Functional expertise in • Workday, • ServiceNow, • Salesforce, • Zoho suite, and • Oracle HRMS with 98% SLA compliance ✓ HR Documentation & Policy – • Creating SOPs (template attached), • Employee handbook (Template Attached), • Creating Consultancy agreements (Template attached), • Creating NDAs (Template attached), and • HR policy frameworks ensuring legal compliance ✓ Process Improvement – Data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, detailed-oriented, reduce complaints, and strengthen stakeholder alignment Technical Expertise: • Workday HCM • Zoho (Workspace, Recruit, People) • Monday Work Management (HCM) • Apploye Tracking app • Loom • MS Office 365 and Advanced Excel • Google Workspace • AI Tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Co-pilots, Gamma and others) Certification: • HR Management & Analytics – IIM Kozhikode • International Labour Laws & Compliance (US, UK, Canada, Singapore, Dubai) – In Progress • POSH Certification – In Progress Whether you're establishing HR infrastructure from scratch or optimizing existing processes, I bring strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and proven results. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your HR objectives.

  • Human Resources
  • HR Policy
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Workforce Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Lead Generation
  • Data Entry
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • HR System Management

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