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Helping businesses build high performing teams through strategic HR solutions. Great businesses are built by great people and successful people strategies don't happen by chance. I'm an HR professional with 5+ years of experience partnering with business leaders to improve recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, onboarding, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. I've supported organizations through every stage of the employee lifecycle, helping leaders make informed people decisions while creating positive employee experiences. Throughout my career, I've successfully: ✔ Led full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition ✔ Managed employee relations and conflict resolution ✔ Developed HR policies and documentation ✔ Coordinated onboarding and employee training programs ✔ Supported performance management initiatives ✔ Generated HR reports and people analytics to support leadership decisions ✔ Improved HR processes and operational efficiency ✔ Partnered with cross-functional leaders to align HR with business goals My approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution. Whether you need someone to recruit top talent, build HR processes from scratch, improve employee engagement, create HR documentation, or support day to day people operations, I bring professionalism, organization, and a business first mindset to every project. My areas of expertise include: • Human Resources Consulting • HR Business Partnering • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Employee Relations • Performance Management • HR Policies & Procedures • Onboarding & Offboarding • Organizational Development • HR Analytics & Reporting • HR Process Improvement • Learning & Development • HR Administration • Project Management and Coordination • People Operations I hold professional certifications in HR, HR Analytics, Project Management, and Data Analytics, enabling me to combine people expertise with data driven decision making. If you're looking for an HR professional who is proactive, detail oriented, collaborative, and committed to helping your business grow through its people, I'd love to work with you. Let's talk!

CPHR-certified HR leader with an MBA, and a Rippling Certified Implementation Specialist. Over a decade building HR infrastructure, Compliance frameworks, and people systems for companies ranging from Series A startups to Fortune 500 enterprises in North America. Top 1% Expert-Vetted HR Consultant on Upwork since 2022. I run Flexihire Talent, an HR consultancy specializing in Managed HR & People Ops, Recruitment and Rippling implementations for startups and growing companies. You're not hiring a solo freelancer, you're getting a certified implementation team backed by a firm with 100+ happy clients and counting. Services & Projects I'm Frequently Hired For: HRIS Implementation, Rippling Setup & Migration, HR Compliance Audits, Employee Handbook Development, Payroll Conversion, 1099 vs W-2 Classification, Onboarding & Offboarding, Benefits Administration (401K, Health), PEO/EOR/COR Transitions, Performance Management, Employee Relations, HR Policy Development, Startup HR Build-Out, Fractional HR Leadership, Full-Cycle Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, LinkedIn Recruiter Sourcing. What we can do: ↗ HRIS & ATS Implementation: Certified Rippling Channel Partner, with hands-on experience configuring Rippling modules (CoreHR, Payroll, Talent, Performance, Custom Apps & Workflows). We also work with multiple HRIS systems like Gusto, ADP, Workday, Deel, PeopleForce, Hi-BoB, BambooHR and many more. ATS automation for Greenhouse, Workable, Manatal, Zoho and more..If your HR processes are still manual, that's usually money and hours you don't need to be spending. I configure and fix your systems so approvals, onboarding, and compliance workflows run on autopilot instead of eating up your team's time. ↗ Managed HR & People Ops: End-to-end people operations, from onboarding to offboarding, compliance, benefits, employee relations, and HR budgets, run as an ongoing extension of your team, not a one-off project. We have offshore support that will save you a lot of $$$$. ↗ Payroll & Benefits: Compliant payroll for global teams, including US (W-2), Canadian (T4), and contractor workforces. Benefits administration (401K, Health), enrollment, and vendor management (PEO, EOR, HSA) included. ↗ Recruitment & Sourcing: We headhunt and source candidates. We build real hiring pipelines for tech and commercial roles, not post-and-pray. Proof of Work: ↗ Built the HR infrastructure and compliance framework for a Series A startup as it scaled from 23 to 100+ employees in one year. They're Series C now. ↗ Filled a Series E role that sat open for 6 months. Closed it in 30 days. That hire is still there. ↗ Worked with Anysphere on their first batch of tech hires. They're now Cursor AI, currently Series D. ↗ MBA: I see HR through a business lens, built for long-term growth, not band-aid fixes.

🔷 About Me Most companies don’t have a Rippling problem—they have a systems problem. I help teams actually make Rippling work across HR, payroll, IT, and finance, so things run cleanly as you scale. I’m part of thePeopleStack, a Rippling-focused consultancy. We’ve worked with startups, SMBs, and PE-backed companies to implement, fix, and optimize their systems—usually after something has gone sideways or stalled internally. 🔹 What We Do We’re typically brought in to: Lead or rescue a Rippling implementation Clean up messy or incomplete setups Design workflows that remove manual work Connect Rippling to finance, IT, and other systems Act as a fractional PeopleOps / systems lead This is hands-on work—not just advice. 🔹 Where We Add the Most Value End-to-end Rippling builds (done right the first time) Workflow automation (approvals, onboarding, cross-team processes) Payroll + compliance setup (where mistakes get expensive) Integrations (finance systems, ATS, identity tools) System audits + rebuilds Custom development and scripting 🔹 How I Work You’re not hiring a task-doer alone. You’re getting someone who: Understands how HR, Finance, and IT actually connect Can design the system and build it Moves quickly, but with structure Behind me is a broader team (thePeopleStack), so you’re not stuck with a single-threaded freelancer. 🔹 Typical Clients 20–500 employee companies Scaling quickly or post-funding Mid-implementation and stuck Or trying to clean up a system that “kind of works” 🔹 Engagements Fixed-scope implementations Hourly advisory / troubleshooting Ongoing support (fractional PeopleOps / systems) 🔹 If This Sounds Like You “Rippling is set up, but it’s not really working” “We’re too manual and it’s breaking as we grow” “We don’t have the internal bandwidth to do this properly” Then we should talk. Send me a quick note on what you’re trying to solve—I’ll tell you quickly if I can help and how I’d approach it.

Fractional HR Generalist with 10+ years of progressive HR Operations experience supporting organizations of all sizes — from regional healthcare providers to large national co-operatives. Throughout my career I have worked across the full HR spectrum including HR Shared Services, Payroll Administration, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Offboarding, Compliance, and HRIS Management (UKG Pro & Oracle HCM). This broad foundation gives me the ability to step into any HR function and add immediate value. I now offer fractional and part-time HR consulting through Clarity HR Co., helping small and mid-sized businesses build strong HR foundations without the cost of a full-time hire. My core areas of support: ✅ Fractional & part-time HR generalist support ✅ HR process setup & documentation ✅ Onboarding & offboarding programs ✅ Payroll & benefits administration support ✅ Talent acquisition & recruitment support ✅ Employee handbook & policy writing ✅ HRIS data management (UKG Pro, Oracle HCM) ✅ HR compliance & audit support I am currently completing the Wharton People Analytics Certificate to bring a data-informed lens to every engagement. Whether you are a growing business that needs part-time HR support, a consultant looking to collaborate, or an organization needing hands-on HR help — I would love to connect!

Strategic HR & Business Operations Leader with over 20 years of experience bridging people operations, commercial strategy, and entrepreneurial execution. A proven builder who pairs deep expertise in scaling 0-to-1 HR infrastructure (0 to 500+ headcount) with two decades of hands-on experience founding and scaling ventures, architecting high-converting sales funnels, and driving customer acquisition. Brings an operator’s bottom-line mindset to human capital - aligning talent acquisition, incentive design, and modern technology (HRIS, CRM, responsible AI) directly with revenue growth and operational efficiency across distributed global teams. CORE COMPETENCIES • Executive Strategy & Scale: C-Suite Advisory | Organizational Design | 0-to-1 Infrastructure • People & Compliance: Global Remote Workforce Governance | Canadian Employment Law | Compensation Design • Business & Revenue Operations: Commercial HR Alignment | KPI & SOP Architecture | GTM Enablement • HR Tech & Systems: HRIS Implementation | Ethical AI Integration | Workflow Automation 🕥 TIME ZONE: PT time zone all year, UTC/GMT - 7 (Vancouver, CANADA) 🕥 👍Client Testimonials: "Fabulous HR professional. Highly recommend." "Joan provided straight up, no-nonsense advice on our situation. It was exactly what we needed." "Joan was amazing. A first-rate professional." "Thank you so much. I’m really grateful for all the practical and insightful help and guidance you’re providing us. " "Thank you so much for this and providing simple to understand and well-structured documents.” "Joan is fantastic to work with! She completes everything quickly and with impressive attention to detail. Her well-thought-out options make decision-making easy, and she ensures that compliance is a breeze. I highly recommend her as one of the best consultants I have worked with!" "I am really excited about how this is shaping up. I'm impressed by your process, follow-up, and detailed work, and I wish all consultants worked in this manner. This project has been very successful in gaining awareness of what this location needs, and I am beyond thankful. I look forward to delivering it to the team." "I am so happy with how this project is going, this is exactly what we need." 🦾Strong Key Skills : * Self-Starter * Strategic Thinking * HR Expertise * Workflow, Processes, and Procedures * Change Management * Project Management * Business Acumen * Problem Solving * Team Player * Communication and interpersonal skills * Advisory and Coaching * Business Ethics * Cultural Sensitivity * Active Listening and Relationship Building * Resilience and Adaptability * Continuous Improvement Keywords: 0-to-1 HR Infrastructure AI and Tech Integration, human-in-the-loop approaches HR Human Resources HR Consultant HR Compliance HR Business Partner VP, Human Resources Canadian Company Compliance Employer Health and Safety Compliance Fractional HR HR Manager HR Policy and Procedures Employee Handbooks Provincial Health and Safety HR Director Recruitment Hiring Talent Acquisition HRIS Applicant Tracking System HR Automation CEO Executive Coach BC HR Compliance Alberta HR Compliance Saskatchewan HR Compliance Manitoba HR Compliance Ontario HR Compliance Canada HR Compliance Employee Agreement Employee Contract Employee Termination Business Writing Employee Communications Talent Acquisition Global Workforce Management

🎯 Book a free 15 min consultation - send me a message 🎯 * Upwork Expert Vetted Badge - top 1% of talent on Upwork * 100% job success - a trusted partner to get the job done right and on time * 20+ years HR Experience (Expert in US & Canadian Employment Laws) * 2 active Senior HR Certifications - SPHR and CHRL * 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. 📞 Ready to Scale Safely? Let's discuss your growth goals and how I can support your success. I take pride in excellent communication and response times. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Click the message button now to book your FREE 15-minute consultation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keywords for projects I am frequently hired for: Human Resources Consulting HR Consultant HR Transformation Onboarding / Offboarding Talent Acquisition Company Culture Leadership Coaching Training and Development New Hire Orientation Performance Management Fractional Human Resources Director Bamboo HR Gusto Payroll Employee benefits Employee Handbook and Policies HR Strategic Plan Employee Relations Terminations Employment Law Job Descriptions HR Audits