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*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

🏆 𝟔+ 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 | 𝙃𝙍 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 & 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 Skilled, passionate, and proactive professional offering comprehensive support across 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨, 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨, and 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. 🤍 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙃𝙍 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠? 😥 Don't worry—I’ve got you covered! 😎 Look no further. I help startups and growing companies build people systems that actually work, so you can focus on scaling and growing your business. Let’s streamline your workflow with an expert in 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 and 𝙃𝙍 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩. Here’s how I deliver unmatched value, with heart: 🤍⬇️⬇️⬇️ ✨ 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧 / 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧 I handle all HR responsibilities, including: •Talent Management & Succession Planning •Employee Relations & Engagement •Performance Appraisal/Evaluation •Recruitment & Talent Acquisition •Wrote Employment documents •Wrote Code of Discipline •HR Strategy & Analytics •HR Administration •HR Management •Wrote HR Policy •BPO •HRIS •ATS •Health, Safety & Wellness •Records/File management • Labor Compliance and Relations •DOLE Compliance and Inspection •Organizational Development / OD •Training, Learning, and Development •Employee Compensation and Benefits 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨: HR Officer, HR Supervisor, HR Specialist, HR Assistant, HR Consultant, HR Virtual Assistant ✨ 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 Detail-oriented and results-driven assistance with high integrity. Services include: •Assisting in addressing employee concerns •Proofreading documents •Task management •Data entry •Research tasks •Monitoring important tasks • Scheduling appointments and meetings •Coordinating events and ad-hoc tasks •Supporting operations with needed resources ✨ 𝘼𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 Auditor | Personal Assistant | Customer Service | Data Entry | Research | File Management Let’s work together to bring your vision to life by adding the right talent to your team. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞? ✔ 6+ years of hands-on HR Generalist experience ✔ Proactive, detail-oriented, and DOLE-compliant ✔ Upwork Rising Talent - proven freelancer quality ✔ Can set up HR from scratch for startups and SMEs 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚: ✔ Extremely organized ✔ Detail-oriented ✔ Curious and resourceful ✔ Comfortable learning independently ✔ Strong written communicator ✔ Passionate about improving processes ✔ Excited to build something from the ground up 𝘼𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮: ✔ Tech-savvy ✔ Working on compliance topics ✔ Experienced with AI tools ✔ Comfortable building documents, spreadsheets, and presentations ✔ Excellent at online research ⭐ 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩? ⭐ 🕕 Looking forward to connecting on the right job, at the right time, with you. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙃𝙍 & 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩, 𝙈𝙞𝙩𝙯𝙞𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙚 𝙀.

Expert-Vetted (Top 1% on Upwork) HR consultant. Over $400K delivered for 70+ small and growing businesses on multi-state compliance, fractional HR leadership, and HR build-outs from zero. 25+ years experience, SPHR + SHRM-SCP, 100% Job Success. You’ve built a successful business; now you need the infrastructure to protect it. As an Upwork Expert Vetted consultant, we provide SMB founders and leadership teams with an essential HR foundation and strategic support of a full-time executive at a fraction of the cost. Stop worrying about HR risks and compliance pitfalls. We provide the HR expertise and hands-on support growing businesses need to scale safely and efficiently. We deliver trusted, fractional HR solutions that save you time, money, and stress. Whether you are a 2-person startup or a 100-person scaling enterprise, we help you bridge the gap between getting by and operating at scale. 🚀 Why Clients Partner With Us: * Expert-Vetted (Top 1% on Upwork) HR consultant * 25+ Years of HR Mastery: Specialized in California and and multi-state laws * 100% Job Success - proven track record of delivering results * Fractional Model: Senior level expertise without the six figure salary * Top Sr. HR Certifications - SPHR and SHRM-SCP 💼 Our HR Superpower: Scalable Solutions & Risk Mitigation We solve problems and share HR expertise that small and scaling companies often lack. Our superpower is helping 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, we 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? We offer ongoing fractional and critical short-term project support. *Compliance & Risk: CA Labor Law, Multi-state Compliance, HR Compliance Audits, Leave of Absence (FMLA, ADA), Termination Support. *HR Infrastructure: Creating/Updating Handbooks, Developing HR Policies, Onboarding/Offboarding Processes, File/Record Keeping. *Benefits & Tech: Employee Benefits Strategy: (ACA, Cost Containment), 401K Implementation & Compliance, HRIS/Payroll System Evaluation (Gusto, BambooHR, Paylocity, ADP). * Fractional HR Leadership: Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Custom Training Content. Expert in Federal, California, and multi-state employment law for both in-person and remote workforces. 📞 Ready to Scale Safely? Let's discuss your growth goals and how we can support your success. We take pride in excellent communication and response times. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Click the message button now to book your FREE 15-minute consultation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Projects we are frequently hired for: HR Compliance Audits FLSA Classification - 1099 vs W2 Onboarding / Offboarding Workflows Gusto Expert Implementation Bamboo HR Ceridian Dayforce Paylocity Paychex Quickbooks Payroll Rippling ADP PEO Transition M&A HR Due Diligence 401K Implementation Health Plan Packages Employee benefits Employee Handbook and Policies New State Registration and Compliance Remote Work Policy Performance Management HR Strategic Plan Employee Relations Terminations Employment Law Job Descriptions Company Culture Leadership Coaching Training and Development New Hire Orientation Performance Reviews Fractional HR Director Fractional CHRO Human Resources Consulting HR Consultant

I'm a former Vice President and Director of Human Resources with 30 years of HR leadership experience helping startups, nonprofits, and growing organizations solve practical HR challenges. I hold an M.S. in Human Resource Management and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and I'm the author of The Next Wave of People Management (2026) and Don't Quit Your Day Job, Learn to Love It (2009). I am also a speaker and Adjunct Professor. Whether you need an HR audit, updated employee handbook, guidance through a difficult employee relations issue, compensation support, custom management training, or executive-level HR guidance, I provide practical, legally sound solutions that help organizations move forward with confidence. My clients range from companies needing assistance with a single HR project to organizations that retain me as their Fractional or Interim HR Executive. No matter the scope, my goal is simple: provide practical HR solutions that protect your organization, support your employees, and make your job easier. Some of the projects I handle include: 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • HR audits and gap assessments including federal/state laws and SOC2 compliance • Employee handbooks, HR policies, and documentation • Multi-state compliance and employment law support • HR setup for growing or restructuring organizations (payroll, benefits, offer letters, etc.) • Practical use of AI-supported tools to streamline HR documentation, workflows, communication, and operational efficiency 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 • Job descriptions and role design • Performance management systems and goal setting • Employee evaluation frameworks and feedback tools • Organizational structure and reporting clarity 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Compensation benchmarking and salary structure support • Bonus and incentive design • Employee experience/culture surveys, analysis, and action planning • Retention strategies to improve engagement and reduce turnover • Career pathing and succession planning 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 • Employee relations guidance, disciplinary procedures, and complaint/grievance investigations • Recruiting process design and interview tools • Onboarding and training programs • Management coaching for HR-related issues 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗡𝗲𝘁-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗥 • Household employee job descriptions and hiring • Compensation planning and employment documentation • NDAs and confidentiality agreements • Performance management and annual reviews 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲 Clients trust me because I combine executive HR experience with practical expertise. I'm certified in conducting workplace investigations, have interviewed thousands of candidates throughout my career, and maintain a professional employment law resource that proactively tracks changes to federal and state employment laws. I provide thoughtful, responsive guidance that's tailored to your organization—not generic advice or one-size-fits-all templates. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, I’ve served as a Wish Granter for Make-A-Wish for over 20 years and previously served on the Board of Directors for a local Humane Society. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 • Education • Healthcare / Therapy / Medical Research • SaaS / Technology / AI Companies • E-commerce • Supply Chain • Energy & Utilities • Real Estate / Construction / Property Management • Financial Services • Parks & Recreation • Music Venues, Event Spaces, and Restaurants • Automotive • Fashion / Jewelry • Professional Services • Medical Devices • Startups & High-Growth Companies • Nonprofits

I am a Senior HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Specialist with a Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience building high-performing teams and scalable HR infrastructure. By combining data-driven operations with a background in clinical mediation, I help growing organizations cut turnover, elevate employee engagement, and execute seamless hiring drives. Core Capabilities & Expertise: Talent Acquisition: End-to-end recruitment, strategic candidate sourcing, structured interviewing, and offer management. HR Operations & Infrastructure: Modernizing legacy workflows, employee handbook development, compliance auditing, and onboarding frameworks. Employee Relations & Retention: Dispute mediation, performance management systems, conflict resolution, and engagement strategies. Tech & Systems Proficiency: ATS & HRIS: BambooHR, Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Gusto Operations & Collaboration: Zoom, DocuSign, Slack, Google Workspace, MS Teams How We Can Work Together: Available for both ongoing hourly advisory/recruiting support and fixed-price project deliverables such as full handbook overhauls, onboarding builds, or targeted hiring pushes.

FULL CYCLE HR CONSULTANT, who has billed over $350,000 in UpWork services, specializes in working with US clients who are starting or scaling up their business. With 17+ years of corporate HR leadership experience and 10+ years as an HR Consultant, my significant business acumen sets me apart from most HR professionals, with ability to be a good strategic & tactical business partner to leadership teams & management teams. Extensive experience in: -Culture creation and establishment -Handbook and policy development -System creations (performance appraisal, performance management, attendance tracking) -Payroll administration and HRIS system integration -Organizational development -Strong multi-state employment law background/compliance Organizational planning HR technology, analytics & data planning Employee retention programs For previous 2 years+, I have been working with a FinOps client who has a fractional HR service as an Independent contractor, direct bill and not on UpWork platform which explains my lack of recent UpWork contracts. In this position, I have helped small business clients configure their Gusto payroll, and have created HR policies, processes, etc. to ensure state/federal compliance and just as important, helped the client to concentrate on building his business vs. worrying about the HR function. AND I have an amazing work ethic! You won't have to micromanage me- I'm a self starter, I know what needs to be done and work very hard to allow my clients to focus on building a successful business without fretting over Human Resources.