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* 20+ years HR Experience (Expert in US & Canadian Employment Laws)
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* Master Degree in Human Resources along with Global HR Certifications
* Agile and proficient with startups, small businesses and organizations with little to no HR infrastructure in place
🚀 Your Scalable HR Partner: Expert Level Support for Startups & Growing Businesses
Stop worrying about HR risks and compliance pitfalls. I provide the strategic HR expertise and hands-on support growing businesses need to scale safely and efficiently. As a top Upwork Expert-Vetted consultant, I deliver trusted, fractional HR solutions that save you time, money, and stress.
💼 HR Superpower: Scalable Solutions & Risk Mitigation
I solve problems and share HR expertise that small and scaling companies often lack. Help you identify your greatest risks and implement sustainable processes that scale with your growth. From building HR from the ground up to deconstructing current practices, I provide the strategic leadership you need without the cost of a full-time employee.
✅ Services for Your Growth Stage
Need to establish compliance, create/update your handbook, set up a payroll system, introduce benefits, or manage complex employee relations? I offer ongoing fractional and critical short-term project support.
*Compliance & Risk: Labor Law, Multi-state Compliance, HR Compliance Audits, Leave of Absence, Termination Support.
*HR Infrastructure: Creating/Updating Handbooks, Developing HR Policies, Onboarding/Offboarding Processes, File/Record Keeping.
*Benefits & Tech: Employee Benefits Strategy: Compliance, HRIS/Payroll System Evaluation (Gusto, BambooHR, Oracle, Success Factor).
* Fractional HR Leadership: Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Competency Framework, Custom Training Content.
Expert in multi-state employment law for both in-person and remote workforces.
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Bamboo HR
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Employee Handbook and Policies
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Oracle Cloud
Pallavi D.
Toronto, Canada
$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Professional Summary
Results-driven HR professional with 8+ years of experience in recruitment, staffing, and talent
acquisition. Proven track record of driving team success, fostering client relationships, and
delivering exceptional HR outcomes. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, HRIS, and ATS systems.
Expertise:
* Full Cycle Recruitment & Staffing
* Vendor & Client Relationship Management
* Sourcing & Onboarding Processes
* HR Administration
* Employee Lifecycle Management
* Knowledge - Legal Compliance & Regulatory
* Knowledge - Compensation and Benefits Management
* Industry Expertise: EdTech, Financial Services (Banking, Insurance), Sales & Non-Sales, IT,
Retail
Recruiting
HR & Business Services
Employee Onboarding
Sourcing
Koel S. G.
Toronto, Canada
$84/hr
4.6
64 jobs
Transformative HR Solutions for Global Success | Your Recruitment & Talent Management Partner
Overview:
Seeking to build exceptional teams driving organizational success? With 14+ years of expertise in recruitment, talent management, and HR consulting across diverse industries, I elevate HR strategy.
Passionate about delivering tangible results and overcoming challenges, I've partnered globally, ensuring client success is top priority. Specializing in startups to multinationals, crafting tailored solutions is my forte.
Services Offered:
Strategic HR Consulting: Innovate recruitment strategies aligned with goals and culture.
Talent Acquisition & Management: From sourcing to high-performing teams, excellence is ensured.
Strategic Hiring Planning: Collaborate on forecasting, optimal headcount, and recruitment strategies.
Compensation Guidance: Assist in planning, benefits, bonus structures, and succession.
Global Team Building: Expertise in building and managing cross-border teams.
Metrics Integration: Implement data-driven HR and recruitment approaches.
Compliance & Leadership: Ensure HR compliance and provide leadership guidance.
Recruitment Support & Branding: Leverage tools for top talent attraction and branding.
Diversity and Inclusion: Develop strategies for a more equitable workplace.
Core Competencies:
Full-Cycle Recruitment, Strategic HR Consulting, Talent Management, Remote and Virtual HR Management, Coaching, Training Plan Implementation.
Key Achievements:
Recruited top talent globally, implemented tailored HR solutions, enhanced recruitment processes, ensured compliance, and optimized HR operations.
HR and Recruitment Services Offered:
HR and Recruitment Services Offered:
- HR Compliance Review and Reporting: Ensuring your HR practices align with legal and regulatory standards.
- Recruitment Management: Full-cycle recruitment services to source, screen, and hire the best talent.
- Onboarding Process Development: Creating seamless onboarding experiences to integrate new hires effectively.
- Policy Development and Review: Crafting and updating HR policies to reflect current best practices and organizational needs.
- Performance Appraisal and Management: Implementing systems for regular employee performance evaluations and feedback.
- Employee Communications: Enhancing internal communication strategies for better engagement and retention.
- HR Leadership and Employee Benefits Planning: Providing strategic leadership in HR and designing comprehensive benefits packages.
- HR Documentation Creation: Developing necessary HR documents to support organizational processes.
- Employer Branding and Social Media Recruitment: Implementing strategies to enhance your employer brand and attract candidates through social media.
- Global Recruitment: Managing international recruitment processes to source the best talent worldwide.
- Pre-Hire Assessments and Background Checks: Creating and managing assessments and background checks to ensure quality hires.
Technologies and Tools Expertise:
Utilize leading job boards, ATS platforms, and HR software for efficient recruitment processes.
Experience:
Extensive virtual HR management for global companies, recruiting talent across continents.
Why Choose Me?
Proven Track Record, Customized Solutions, Continuous Learning, Efficiency and Reliability.
Let's Collaborate:
Let's work together to build a strong team that will drive your organization toward unparalleled success. Whether you need a full-time Recruiter or an HR Manager or are interested in fractional options, I can provide flexible solutions tailored to your needs. I can offer urgent support in hiring for key roles, help create employee handbooks and policies, and assist in evaluating HRIS and ATS options. With the support of a team, if needed, I can start right away. I'm dedicated to providing expert guidance and support every step of the way. Contact me today to discuss how I can support your HR and recruitment needs with expertise and innovation. Let's team up to enhance your recruitment and HR processes and help your organization thrive.
Compensation & Benefits
Candidate Sourcing
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Management
HR & Business Services
Candidate Interviewing
Recruiting
Human Resource Management
Employee Relations
Human Resources Strategy
Sourcing
Employee Engagement
Business Writing
Kartik V.
Toronto, Canada
$85/hr
5.0
26 jobs
Hello there! I am an expert in IT management consulting and business analysis with over 5 years of professional international experience. I am a master's in Engineering Management graduate from the University of Ottawa, Canada. I provide business analysis, market research, vendor procurement analysis, process engineering, and consulting services for project owners to achieve positive outcomes.
My core competency lies in Workday HCM Consulting for various industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. My HR knowledge spans across geographic regions of North America and Europe, helping clients utilize Workday's full potential.
Specialization:
- Workday Consulting
- Workday Reporting
- Workday Business Processes
- Workday Security
- Workday EIB
- Core HCM
- Absence Management
- Integrations
- Legal and Compliance
Core Skills:
- Business Analysis
- Market Research
- Business Process Engineering
- IT Audit Control
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Technical Documentation
- Data Migration
- Testing and Defect Tracking (JIRA, Service Desk)
I am a focused problem solver, driven by goals, with great communication skills. Let's chat!
Report Writing
Business Analysis
Recruiting
Human Resource Information System Implementation
Benefits
Workday
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resource Management
Agile Project Management
Edem K.
Toronto, Canada
$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I help companies quickly build pipelines of qualified technical and leadership candidates — not just profiles, but candidates who are responsive, relevant, and ready to interview.
With 13+ years of experience across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, I specialize in direct sourcing and headhunting for hard-to-fill roles in engineering, SaaS, and leadership hiring. I’m a bilingual (EN/FR) recruiter and leverage a network of 20,000+ LinkedIn professionals across North America and EMEA to accelerate outreach and engagement.
What I deliver:
• Consistent pipeline of pre-qualified candidates (weekly)
• Targeted sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and niche channels
• Candidates assessed for both technical fit and communication (client-facing readiness)
• Clear shortlists with structured summaries (skills, motivation, availability)
If you need reliable sourcing support to move roles forward quickly, I can start immediately.
French
Recruiting
Recruiting Process Consulting
HR & Recruiting Software
Sourcing
Boolean Search
English
LinkedIn Recruiting
Candidate Management
Executive Search
Applicant Tracking Systems
Workday
Yuliia K.
Toronto, Canada
$40/hr
5.0
7 jobs
As a Systems Consultant specializing in HubSpot, Apollo & SalesLoft, I can maximize your CRM applications and integrate them into existing sales, marketing, service, and organization systems to achieve your goals.
I am proficient in platform implementation, troubleshooting, configuring applications, report generation, and system maintenance of CRMs.
As a responsible individual who values clear deadlines, I have been successfully working remotely for the past 5 years. I am constantly seeking new freelance challenges.
HubSpot
API Integration
Customer Service
Team Training
Training & Development
Analytics
Marketing Automation
CRM Automation
Spreadsheet Automation
CRM Software
Campaign Reporting
Personal Training Session
Looker Studio
Excel Formula
Lead Management Automation
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