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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.

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

Patiala, India

$5/hr
5.0
7 jobs

With over 7.5 years of comprehensive experience in Human Resources and Business Administration, I specialize in aligning HR strategies with business goals to foster organizational growth and employee satisfaction. My background in IT, supported by a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and an MBA in IT and Operations, allows me to effectively manage HR functions in tech-driven environments. I excel in policy management, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. My hands-on experience includes: - Policy Management: Proficient in drafting, updating, and managing company policies, ensuring compliance and clarity through detailed revision histories. - Talent Acquisition: Skilled in recruiting top talent by leveraging various sourcing strategies and conducting comprehensive interviews to match candidates with the right roles. - Employee Relations: Adept at resolving conflicts, fostering a positive work environment, and implementing programs that enhance employee engagement and retention. - Performance Management: Experienced in designing and implementing performance appraisal systems, providing constructive feedback, and developing growth plans for employees. - HR Technology: Competent in utilizing HRIS systems, managing HR data, and streamlining HR processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. I am committed to creating a supportive and efficient workplace where both the organization and its employees can thrive. My proactive approach and strong communication skills enable me to handle HR challenges effectively and contribute to the overall success of the business.

  • Employment Law
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Company Policy
  • HR & Business Services
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Benefits
Pooja G.

Delhi, India

$8/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Are you looking for a trusted HR partner who understands compliance, attracts top talent, and streamlines your HR operations—all remotely? Hi, I'm Pooja Gupta, a Global HR Specialist with over 7 years of hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition, performance Management, POSH, HR Operations, Payroll, Compliance & HR Audit I've successfully delivered results across India, —helping businesses of all sizes build strong, compliant, and efficient HR foundations. Whether you're a startup needing scalable hiring solutions, or an established business looking to optimize HR operations across borders, I bring the expertise, tools, and insight to support your goals. ✅ Here’s how I can support your business: 🌍 Global Talent Acquisition Expertise in global hiring across APAC, ANZ, EMEA, and North America, INDIA 🛠️ HR Operations & Onboarding Streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes that comply with local laws Background checks, document verification, and new hire orientation Full-cycle payroll, attendance & leave management across geographies Employee records management with accuracy and confidentiality 📜 HR Compliance & Policy Development Creation and implementation of customized HR policies and employee handbooks Strong command of labor law compliance in India Support in audits, documentation, and process improvement for HR compliance 📜HRMS Implementation Expertise I specialize in end-to-end HRMS implementation, with hands-on experience in platforms like Petpooja HRMS, Addetto HRMS, Runtime HRMS, Saral, Workday HCM and a strong working knowledge of Keka and Zoho People. From system setup and configuration to employee onboarding, data migration, and policy integration 📜HR Audit & Compliances review Reviewing personnel files for mandatory documents Checking statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, POSH, Gratuity, Shop & Establishment Act) Identifying policy and procedural gaps Preparing professional audit reports with actionable recommendations 📜Registration Services- PF & ESI Registration PT Registration LWF Registration DSC 📜Performance Management -Expert in end-to-end Performance Management Systems (PMS) including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals aligned with business objectives. -Skilled in designing and tracking KPIs/KRAs using Excel dashboards as well as configuring and managing performance cycles on HRMS platforms. 🎓 Certifications & Education Certified in International Labor Laws & Compliance – Skill Arbitrage MBA in Human Resource Management – Maharishi Dayanand University Let’s connect to build a people-first, compliant, and scalable HR framework for your business.

  • Employee Communications
  • Employee Relations
  • HR Policy
  • Administrative Support
  • Documentation
  • Compliance
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Policy Development
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Notion
  • Audition Preparation
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Performance Management
  • Payroll Reconciliation
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.

  • Employee Relations
  • Human Resources
  • HR Policy
  • Employee Onboarding
  • 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
Sumit S.

Gurgaon, India

$70/hr
4.9
106 jobs

When HR is done right, people stay, businesses scale, and leaders stop firefighting. I'm an HR consultant and Fractional CHRO with nearly 20 years of experience helping fast-scaling startups, family businesses, and mid-size companies build the people infrastructure that actually holds up under pressure, not just on paper. Whether you need a compensation structure that's defensible and motivating, a policy framework your team will follow, or an org design that doesn't fall apart at 100 people, I bring both the strategic lens and the operational detail to get it done. In addition, I also help in running 1-person HR functions for small businesses. What I work on: 🔹 Compensation Strategy — Pay bands, salary benchmarking, variable pay design, pay equity audits 🔹 HR Policy & Operations — Employee handbooks, SOPs, compliance frameworks, HR process design 🔹 HR & Business Writing — Policy & procedure books, employee handbooks, SOPs, job descriptions, compliance documentation, proposals and HR blogs and articles 🔹 Career Architecture — Leveling guides, competency frameworks, promotion pathways 🔹 Organizational Design — Restructuring, role clarity, succession planning, spans & layers analysis 🔹 Fractional CHRO — Ongoing HR leadership, audits, systems setup, leadership coaching Some Industries I've worked across: SaaS, manufacturing, retail, consulting, nonprofits, and professional services. I pride myself on delivering clarity and action, instead of just on-paper strategy. With nearly 20 years in HR and a sharp writing background, I produce frameworks, policies, and documents that people actually read, follow, and act on. If your people strategy feels patched together, or you're scaling and the cracks are starting to show, let's talk.

  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organizational Design & Effectiveness
  • Curriculum Design
  • Training Design
  • Leadership Development
  • Performance Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Storytelling
  • Training
  • Book Writing
  • Writing
  • Compensation
  • Ebook
  • Ghostwriting
Manisha N.

Mumbai, India

$22/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Need help building HR processes, employee policies, performance management systems, or managing day-to-day HR operations? With 15+ years of HR experience across startups, mid-sized companies, and large organizations, I help businesses build scalable people processes that support growth, compliance, and employee experience. I am a Top Rated Upwork consultant with a 100% Job Success Score and experience supporting clients across multiple industries. What I can help you with: 🔹Employee Lifecycle Management Compensation and Benefits including Payroll Administration • Performance Management • Onboarding & Offboarding • F&F • HR Documentation • HR Analytics • HRIS 🔹 Policies, Processes & Compliance HR policies • SOPs • Employee handbooks • Leave & attendance systems • Legal compliance support • HR Audits and Gap Analysis 🔹 Employee Engagement & Experience Employee Connection • Grievance Handling • Conflict Management • Personalized dealings • Feedback systems 🔹 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Manpower Planning • Job descriptions • Shortlisting • Screening • Interviews • Negotiation & Offer rollout • Background Verification 🔹 Employer of Record (EoR) / HR Outsourcing Support Your employee on my payroll • Employee Lifecycle Management • Documentation • Full legal compliance with Indian Laws and Taxation 🔹 Project Coordination and Management Technology Workflow tools such as Asana, Trello • Planning platforms such as Mural • Productivity platforms like Hubstaff • HRMS and Payroll software such as GreytHR Why Choose Me ✔ 15+ years of cross-industry HR experience ✔ Strong foundation in both manual & automated HR systems ✔ Skilled in handling sensitive employee matters with empathy ✔ Excellent communication, professionalism, and discipline ✔ Quick turnaround time and structured workflows ✔ Experience supporting global teams & remote-first companies ✔ Detail-oriented and reliable — no micromanagement needed Key Accomplishments # Built a complete HR function and culture from scratch for a startup of 10 employees. # Led the digitization of HR data for 4,000+ employees, implementing HRIS and coordinating with IT on system requirements and bug fixes. # Contributed to a company’s growth from 70 to 110 employees during my early recruitment projects. ✨If you are looking for practical, tailored, end-to-end HR solutions designed to support your Organization's growth — LET'S COLLABORATE!

  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Employee Communications
  • Employee Relations
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • HR Policy
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Procedure Development
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Analysis
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Engagement
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Personnel Records
  • HR System Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • Policy Development
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