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  • $120 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    Is your startup growing faster than your HR can keep up? That’s where I come in. With 10+ years in hyper-growth environments, I’ve built People Operations functions from scratch—guiding companies from pre-seed to IPO and through 5 successful mergers and acquisitions. I partner with visionary founders and executives to create scalable, compliant, and culture-forward HR strategies that unlock growth and employee loyalty. ✅ What I Bring to the Table: - Built entire HR infrastructures across the U.S. and globally - Designed talent strategies that doubled retention and accelerated hiring - Created and implemented compliant handbooks, policies & compensation programs - Spearheaded org-wide DEI, L&D, and leadership coaching initiatives - Expertise in both U.S. and international HR laws and practices 🎯 Popular Projects Include: - Fractional HR setup or leadership - Compensation benchmarking & pay equity audits - Talent acquisition & employer branding strategy - HR compliance audits and documentation - Executive coaching & leadership enablement - Employee experience, culture, and onboarding design I don’t do fluff. I offer high-impact, strategic, and human-first HR solutions. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast—I’m your partner for building the people infrastructure that fuels sustainable growth. 🕒 Based in the U.S. | Flexible time zones | Available for consultations & short/long-term support 📩 Let’s connect if you’re looking for HR that’s built to scale—with empathy and efficiency.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Startup Company
    Artificial Intelligence
    HR & Business Services
    Startup Consulting
    Human Resources Consulting
    Human Resources Strategy
    Process Documentation
    Process Development
    Human Resources Compliance
    Employee Relations
    Employee Onboarding
    Performance Management
    HR & Recruiting Software
    Human Resources
  • $60 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Hello! I’m Kiana and I have 5 years of HR experience working with talent in Canada, Puerto Rico, and multiple regions of the US. I am a highly motivated and strategic HR professional with a passion for helping others belong and creating inclusive spaces for every employee. I love building trust, partnerships, and filling spaces with positive energy. I have experience in acquiring and working with talent within Healthcare Staffing, Finance, Entertainment, Human Resources (HR), Operations/ Consumer goods/Retail, Sales, Software and mechanical engineering, underwriting, Customer Success, and College Program / Internships / Early Career. My Areas of Expertise lie in: Recruitment Talent Sourcing Project Management Talent Engagement Performance Management Building Talent Strategies Market Research and Surveys Job Description Creation Job Framework/Re-leveling of Roles HR Client Consulting Plus more! Also open to consultations for: - Interview preparation and practice -Resume building and proofreading -Recruiting/sourcing career coaching -Building leads and strategic recruitment plans Let me help you with your needs!
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    HR & Recruiting Software
    Recruiting Process Consulting
    Relationship Management
    CRM Software
    Healthcare
    Microsoft Office
    Workday
    Recruiting
    Customer Relationship Management
    Company Policy
    SAP
    Client Management
    Salesforce
    Staff Recruitment & Management
  • $40 hourly
    • 4.6/5
    • (1 job)
    Ramona Robles is a seasoned organizational psychologist with a background as a coach and advisor to Human Resources and executive teams. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Ramona offers a global perspective, supported by certifications in DDI's Targeted Selection training, Everything DiSC Workplace facilitation, and developing cross-cultural intelligence. Her expertise has been recognized through prestigious accolades, including the 2023 and 2024 Apex Awards. Ramona's contributions have been instrumental in shaping successful HR strategies and fostering dynamic team environments. Services include: Human Resources and Executive Coaching Ramona provides transformative coaching sessions for executives and HR professionals, drawing on her extensive experience and certifications. Her personalized guidance helps clients enhance leadership skills, navigate challenges, and drive organizational success. Handbook Policy and Procedures Ramona offers expert assistance in developing comprehensive, compliant, and best practice-aligned employee handbooks. Her services ensure that organizational policies and procedures reflect company values, legal requirements, and promote a positive workplace culture. Training Ramona excels in designing effective and engaging training programs tailored to meet specific organizational needs. Her expertise spans curriculum creation to workshop facilitation, aimed at enhancing skills, driving performance, and supporting continuous learning. Recruiting Ramona streamlines the hiring process with strategic recruiting services. She provides end-to-end support, including job descriptions, candidate sourcing, and interview processes, to help organizations attract and retain top talent. Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness Ramona optimizes performance management systems to boost employee engagement and productivity. She assists in creating robust frameworks that incorporate goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and development plans. Competency Design Ramona helps build a solid foundation for career development and succession planning through competency design. She defines key competencies for various roles, aligning them with organizational goals and facilitating targeted growth. Ramona is available for collaboration to achieve organizational goals and elevate team performance. Contact her to discuss how her HR and coaching expertise can support your needs.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Leadership Development
    Human Resource Management
    Custom Insight Employee Engagement Survey
    Employee Training
    Executive Coaching
    Business Coaching
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • $60 hourly
    • 3.4/5
    • (1 job)
    I am an operations expert with specialized experience in working alongside founders of early stage companies in strategy development to sustainably grow both headcount and revenue. I'm seeking consulting opportunities to work with innovative leaders to help create an amazing workplace culture and experience. I am passionate about creating a balanced work experience for employees to thrive without overworking or underpaying them. My viewpoint: culture is more than a feeling- it's impacted by every experience a person has at work, from their first interview to their final day on the job. I excel at creating workplace efficiency and empathy in order to support effective operations internally and externally.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Candidate Interview Consulting
    Employee Communications
    Employee Leveling
    Presentations
    Employee Onboarding
    Notion
    Process Improvement
    Process Development
    Culture
    Human Resources Strategy
    Recruiting Process Consulting
    Internal Communications
    Asana
    Performance Management
  • $200 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    With 20+ years of CPG and B2B sales experience and 10 years of leadership in wine, spirits and cannabis. I have an MBA from Pepperdine University. I am a passionate and results-oriented executive who specializes in driving revenue growth, optimizing operations, and sales strategy creation and implementation.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Copy Editing
    Copywriting
    Business Consulting
    Sales Consulting
    Go-to-Market Strategy
    Strategic Planning
    Business Analysis
    Business Plan
    Career Coaching
    Personal Business Plan
    Forecasting
    Leadership Skills
    Sales Management
    Sales
  • $125 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I specialize in experiential design, brand identity, and customer experience strategy for businesses looking to create impactful, cohesive brand environments. With a background in spatial design, branding, and operational execution, I help companies translate their vision into memorable, customer-centric experiences—both physically and strategically. My Expertise Includes: Experiential & Environmental Design – Developing branded spaces for hospitality, aviation, retail, and corporate environments. Brand Identity & Naming – Crafting compelling brand names, messaging, and visual identities that align with business goals. Customer Experience Strategy – Designing end-to-end customer journeys that enhance engagement and brand perception. Retail & Hospitality Branding – Creating immersive environments that connect with customers and reinforce brand positioning. Brand Development for Startups & Rebrands – Helping businesses establish a strong foundation for growth with a clear and cohesive brand strategy. What I Bring to Your Project: Strategic Approach → Every design and branding decision is driven by business goals and customer experience. Hands-On Execution → Experience in designing, sourcing, and managing full-scale brand environments. Multi-Industry Expertise → Worked across luxury hospitality, aviation, retail, and experiential marketing. If you need a brand environment that tells a story, a name that resonates, or a customer experience that sets you apart, let’s connect. 🔹 Available for: Brand Strategy, Experiential Design, Naming & Identity, Customer Experience Strategy, and Environmental Branding.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Personal Branding
    Brand Design
    Employee Relations
    Leadership Development
    HR Policy
    Brand Consulting
    Brand Development
    Organizational Development
  • $225 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a business and leadership coach with a background in operations, accounting, and business strategy. Prior to starting my coaching practice, I was an owner-operator of a family insurance agency. During my time there, I grew our profits by 200% over 5 years and eventually sold the business for 3 times gross revenue in a competitive market with multiple 7-figure offers. There are two key steps I took in order to accomplish this: - Streamlining our operations and creating efficient and effective systems and processes, which gave us the opportunity to create a more robust client experience, leading to higher retention and profitability. - Cultivating a transparent team culture and creating a hiring, training, and professional development program that set our staff up for success and maximized their skills and potential. Leaning on my experience as well as my training as a coach, I teach business owners and managers how to develop effective leadership skills, create reliable systems & processes, and bridge the gaps in their operations and teams so they can reclaim the freedom and time they need to drive their business' success.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Business Development
    Management Skills
    Entrepreneurship
    Communication Skills
    Hiring Strategy
    Team Building
    Change Management
    Business Coaching
    Business Consulting
    Leadership Coaching
    Process Improvement
    Operations Management Software
    Business Management
    People Management
  • $250 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN EXECUTIVE COACHING & ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE Dynamic Executive Coach and Industrial-Organizational Psychology expert with 20+ years of experience optimizing leadership effectiveness, performance, and business impact. Adept at driving strategic talent development, executive leadership growth, and organizational transformation through data-driven coaching methodologies. Recognized for aligning executive coaching strategies with business goals, enhancing leadership pipelines, and fostering a high-performance culture. CORE EXPERTISE Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Organizational & Talent Strategy Change Management & Business Transformation Performance Optimization & Data-Driven Coaching Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Consulting Employee Experience & Cultural Development High-Potential Leadership Programs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Management Consulting
    Recruiting
    Career Vision Definition
    Life Coaching
    Business Coaching
    Communication Skills
    Organizational Development
    AccountAbility
    Leadership Coaching
    Leadership Development
    Career Coaching
    Executive Coaching
  • $55 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Director of Human Resources Specializing in Talent Development, Recruitment, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, and Leadership. Proven expertise in coaching, mentorship, and driving transformation. Experienced in training, business management, process integration, and continuous improvement. Skilled in problem-solving, productivity measurement, negotiations, contract management, and fostering collaborative teams to ensure quality customer service and operational excellence.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Performance Measurement
    Employee Training
    Employee Relations
    Human Resources Strategy
    Human Resource Management
    Leadership Development
    Leadership Coaching
    Process Improvement
    HR Policy
    Employee Onboarding
    Continuing Professional Development
    Business Coaching
    HR & Business Services
    Benefits
  • $65 hourly
    • 4.5/5
    • (15 jobs)
    PLEASE NOTE: I do not reside in CA. I provide services remotely in all time zones in multiple states. I am a Human Resources Senior Certified Professional, certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and also by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). I earned my MBA with a focus on Human Resources, and my undergraduate minor was in business and public law. I have been an effective leader for over 15 years. I have started HR Departments from scratch and have restructured under and non-performing HR Departments. I have worked in organizations as small as 10 people to as large as 7,000. I have worked in both the private and public sectors and have also worked in the world of federal contracting. Expertise in: Employee Relations, Affirmative Action Plans, Benefits Design, Compliance ( FLSA, EEO, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.), Policy Design & Administration, Worker’s Compensation, Training & Development, Contract Negotiation , Complaint Resolution and Unemployment, Change Management, Affirmative Action, Relationship Management , Union Avoidance and Project Management. Technically proficient in: MS Office, Google Suite, ADP, Paychex, Paycor, Ceridian, Great Plains, and ACT
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Human Resources Compliance
    Employee Communications
    Human Resources Consulting
    Employee Training
    Performance Management
  • $90 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I’ve spent the last 15+ years helping small teams and scaling businesses make smart, human-centered decisions about the people they hire, support, and grow. My approach is calm, clear, and quietly strategic — the kind of behind-the-scenes presence that keeps things running smoothly while making space for people to thrive. I work best with founders and small business owners who want someone they can trust with the sensitive stuff — hiring, policies, team challenges — without turning their workplace into a corporate rulebook. Whether it's building systems from scratch or tightening up what already exists, I meet teams where they are and help them level up without losing what makes them special. That might mean: — Creating a branded onboarding experience that actually feels like your company — Building custom HR starter packs (handbooks, offer letters, policies — all styled to match your vibe) — Wrapping up your systems in a way that’s organized, compliant, and easy to hand off Acting as your part-time HR sounding board when things get a little sticky. Industries I’ve supported: → Hospitality, wellness, food & beverage → Coaching, retail, tech, startups and small businesses (my niche) → Agency and in-house teams alike The common thread? People. Culture. Growth. And figuring out how to get the right humans in the right roles — with the right structure to support them. Credentials: SPHR • SHRM-SCP • Strategic Thinking & Innovation • Generative AI I'd love to see how I can help you and your business grow. Thank you! ~Michelle
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Performance Management
    Diversity & Inclusion
    Salary & Benefits Benchmarking
    Policy Development
    Applicant Tracking Systems
    Employee Onboarding
    Culture
    Human Resource Information System
    Human Resources Compliance
    HR & Recruiting Software
    AI Content Creation
    HR Policy
    Recruiting
    HR & Business Services
  • $45 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Here is a little about my boutique HR consulting firm - ABOUT My consulting experience began in 2022, by supporting a single start-up client, leveraging over 25 years of extensive experience in human resources across diverse industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofits. As an HR professional with a proven track record in HR operations, benefits, recruitment, HRIS, workplace conflict resolution, mergers & acquisitions as well as executive and senior leadership roles in startups, public, and private sectors. Here is a menu of services available: • Wage and labor compliance and proper application support • HR audit and assessment reporting • Pre and post mergers and acquisitions support • Legal and HR compliance support • Employee handbook • Employee benefits • Employee Leave of Absences' proper application and integration. • Employee engagement, corrective actions and culture analysis. • Talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding • Training and development; Leadership coaching • Custom and special projects I would love the opportunity to discuss how I may be of service. It takes a village.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Employment Handbook
    Policy Writing
    Policy Analysis
    Termination
    Leadership Coaching
    Employee Training
    Employee Relations
    Employee Onboarding
    System Administration
    Compliance Training
    Compliance
    Benefits
    Recruiting
    HR & Business Services
  • $55 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I’m an HR consultant helping startups and small businesses build solid people operations from the ground up. Whether you need to create policies, level up your hiring process, or set up a compliant and scalable HR foundation, I’ve got you covered. • Specializes in onboarding, performance, compliance & culture • Experience with remote teams, U.S. & Mexico labor practices • Clear communication, fast turnarounds, and practical results Let’s build your people systems the smart way — reach out anytime.
    Featured Skill Employee Engagement
    Training & Development
    Organizational Development
    Organizational Chart
    Learning Management System
    Applicant Tracking Systems
    HR System Management
    HR & Recruiting Software
    HR Policy
    Human Resources Consulting
    Employee Training
    Employee Onboarding
    Payroll Accounting
    Recruiting
    HR & Business Services
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