⭐ Top 1% Upwork Expert-Vetted Professional
⭐ 100% Job Success Score
⭐ Trusted by clients for 17+ years on Upwork (formerly Elance & oDesk)
⭐ $200K+ in Career Earnings Across Long-Term Client Partnerships
⭐ Over 13,000 Hours Supporting Founders, Executives, and Growth-Oriented Organizations Worldwide
Most business challenges are people, process, or execution challenges in disguise.
For more than two decades, I have helped startups, growth-stage companies, and established organizations build high-performing teams, optimize operations, solve complex workforce challenges, and scale sustainably. My expertise extends beyond traditional Human Resources and Recruiting. I partner with founders, business owners, executives, and leadership teams to develop the people strategies, operational systems, and organizational structures that enable growth.
My experience spans startups to Fortune 500 organizations across Immigration Law, Technology, Real Estate, Hospitality, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Professional Services, Events, and Blockchain. Throughout my career, I have built HR functions from the ground up, led global recruiting initiatives, streamlined operations, managed strategic projects, and served as a trusted advisor to organizations navigating growth, transformation, and change.
One of my proudest accomplishments was helping scale a startup from 5 employees to more than 80 employees within its first year while contributing to a 4x increase in revenue within two years. I have also partnered with organizations across Asia, North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, helping them strengthen leadership capability, improve organizational effectiveness, and build scalable foundations for long-term success.
𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲
🎯 Strategic Human Resources Leadership
🔎 Talent Acquisition & Executive Search
📈 Scaling Startups & Growth-Stage Organizations
🏗️ Organizational Development
💰 Compensation & Benefits Strategy
🌟 Leadership Development
📊 Performance Management
🤝 Culture Building & Employee Engagement
🔄 Change Management
⚙️ Operations Management
📋 Project Management
🚀 Process Improvement & Automation
📖 Policy & Procedure Development
🏢 Organizational Design
🔹 Business Transformation
💼 Client Relationship Management
🎯 Stakeholder Engagement
🌐 Cross-Functional Leadership
🧠 Business Consulting & Advisory
🏠 Remote Workforce Management
⚖️ Risk Mitigation & Conflict Resolution
🎓 Training & Capability Development
Whether you need a strategic recruiting partner, an experienced HR leader, an operations consultant, a project manager, or a trusted advisor to help bring structure and scalability to your organization, I bring both the strategic perspective and hands-on execution needed to deliver results.
If you're looking for someone who understands both the people side and the business side of growth, let's connect.
Employee Communications
Employee Relations
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resource Management
Recruiting
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Interviewing
HR & Business Services
Email Communication
Administrative Support
Customer Service
Office 365
Applicant Tracking Systems
Human Resource Information System
Pauline E.
Muntinlupa, Philippines
$27/hr
4.8
4 jobs
Seasoned HR professional with over 7 years of comprehensive experience in recruitment, compensation, and global HR management. Demonstrated success in developing HR processes, policy formulation, and ensuring meticulous compliance. Skilled in crafting intricate compensation structures, optimizing operations, and creating an accessible environment for employee engagement. Possesses a holistic perspective on business operations, having overseen not only HR departments but also operations, accounting, marketing, customer service, and other critical functions. Committed to continuous learning, maintaining regulatory awareness, and poised to contribute a wealth of HR expertise to elevate organizational success.
Human Resource Management
Human Resources
Executive Coaching
Executive Support
Business Coaching
Document Management System
Management Consulting
Human Resources Compliance
Human Resources Strategy
Performance Appraisal
People Management
HR & Business Services
John O.
Quezon City, Philippines
$33/hr
5.0
35 jobs
I help businesses make better people decisions through HR consulting, recruitment services, compensation analysis, People Analytics, and AI-enabled HR process improvement.
I am a Certified HR Professional (CHRP®), Certified Management Consultant (CMC®), and Senior Compensation Analyst with 10+ years of experience supporting companies in the Philippines, Australia, the US, and other international markets.
My work combines practical HR operations with data-driven decision-making. I can help you structure compensation, improve HR processes, build HR dashboards, clean and organize workforce data, create job descriptions, support HRIS implementation, and use AI tools to make HR work faster, clearer, and more scalable.
I can support you with:
People Analytics & HR Dashboards
Workforce dashboards, HR metrics, employee data analysis, attrition tracking, hiring reports, headcount reports, performance data, compensation analysis, and management-ready insights.
AI-Enabled HR Process Improvement
Using AI tools to improve HR documentation, recruitment workflows, employee communications, policy drafting, job description creation, HR reporting, and decision support.
Compensation & Total Rewards
Salary benchmarking, job leveling, pay structure design, compensation reports, benefits review, and practical pay administration frameworks.
HR Consulting & HR Operations
HR policies, employee handbooks, contracts, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, offboarding, compliance support, and general HR advisory.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
End-to-end recruitment, technical hiring, candidate screening, job ads, interview guides, and hiring process improvement.
Clients usually work with me when they need someone who can bridge strategy and execution: someone who can understand the business issue, organize the HR data, create practical recommendations, and convert everything into clear documents, dashboards, and action steps.
If you need an HR consultant who understands both people and data, I can help.
My previous projects:
HR Analytics
People Analytics
Workforce Analytics
HR Dashboards
HR Metrics
HR Reporting
Workforce Planning
Compensation Analysis
Salary Benchmarking
Job Leveling
Pay Structure Design
HRIS Implementation
HRIS Optimization
Employee Data Analysis
Recruitment Analytics
Attrition Analysis
AI in HR
AI-Enabled HR
HR Process Automation
Google Sheets Automation
Excel HR Reporting
Performance Management
Employee Relations
HR Consulting
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resource Management
Recruiting
Management Consulting
Resume Writing
Compensation
Compensation Report
Total Compensation Structuring
Benefits
Human Resource Information System
Human Resource Information System Implementation
Google Sheets
Google Sheets Automation
Excel Formula
Human Resources Analytics
Sheila May N.
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Worry no more with your HR process! You've landed on the right profile!
Human Resource:
Payroll
End to end Recruitment
Compensation and Benefits
Training and Development
Staffing
Employee relations
Bank Industry:
International Remittances
Sales Management Process
Swift Alliance Process
SAP
SAP CRM
Success Factors
ServiceNow
FADV
BvD
ATS
Systems:
HRIS
Inventory System
Workday
SAP
Jeonsoft
Rippling
Paycor
Paylocity
Service Now
Fresh Desk
Human Resource Management
SAP CRM
SuccessFactors Learning
ServiceNow
Resume Writing
Lead Generation
ESL Teaching
Sales Management
Relationship Management
SAP SuccessFactors
SAP
Market Research
Resume Development
Data Entry
Search Engine Optimization
Katherine G.
Bacolod City, Philippines
$30/hr
4.9
139 jobs
Who Am I?
I am an HR Professional with 15+ years of experience, specializing in Talent Acquisition, Company Manual Development, and Human Resources. From hiring top talent to creating comprehensive company policies, I have helped businesses—from start-ups to multinational corporations—build strong teams and implement scalable HR frameworks.
As a Targeted Selection-certified professional (DDI) HR Consultant, I bring a strategic, results-driven approach to hiring and human capital management.
My Expertise
🔹 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
I have successfully hired thousands of professionals on Upwork and beyond, with expertise in C-Suite, Technical, and hard-to-fill roles across diverse industries, including Healthcare, FinTech, Banking, eCommerce, and Engineering.
✔ End-to-end recruitment & talent sourcing
✔ Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & digital hiring strategies
✔ Technical & Software Development recruitment
✔ BPO, Call Center, and Volume hiring
✔ Start-up talent acquisition & leadership hiring
✔ Offshore & remote workforce recruitment
🔹 HR Consultancy & Policy Development
I specialize in designing company policies, employee handbooks, and HR frameworks to help businesses optimize operations and ensure compliance.
✔ HRIS Implementation & Optimization
✔ Organizational Development & Workforce Planning
✔ Compensation & Benefits Structuring
✔ Employee Relations & Engagement Strategies
Why Work With Me?
✅ Proven Track Record – High client satisfaction with top ratings on Upwork and other platforms.
✅ Remote-Ready – Fully equipped home office with 100+ Mbps Fiber internet, backup Wi-Fi, and a spare laptop.
✅ Tech-Savvy – Proficient in ATS, CRMs, and collaboration tools to streamline HR and recruitment processes.
✅ Results-Driven Professional – Known for efficiency, integrity, and delivering top talent to businesses worldwide.
Bonus: Freelance Writing Expertise
Beyond my work in HR, I also freelance as a writer, specializing in crafting policy manuals and refining CVs, blogs, and articles. My work helps businesses document their processes and enhance operational efficiency.
🚀 Let’s connect to discuss how I can help you hire the right people, optimize your recruitment strategy, and enhance your HR framework.
💡 Hire me—your HR & Recruitment Expert!
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resource Management
Recruiting
Staff Recruitment & Management
LinkedIn Recruiting
Internet Recruiting
Resume Writing
Policy Writing
Cover Letter Writing
Applicant Tracking Systems
Startup Consulting
HRM Labs HRIS
Michelle C.
Paranaque City, Philippines
$14/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I am your HR Partner.
With over 10 years of corporate HR experience and 5 years of freelance recruiting for US-based and international clients.
I help businesses find, assess, and onboard the right talent quickly and efficiently. My expertise covers end-to-end recruitment, employee lifecycle, performance management, talent and development . With proven results in reducing time-to-hire, improving retention, and building strong, diverse teams.
Clients choose me for my ability to blend corporate HR expertise with freelance agility—delivering tailored hiring solutions for startups, small businesses, and established companies.
Core Competencies
• HR Business Partnering
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (Admin, Support, VA, Customer Service, Sales,
• Management roles)
• Candidate Sourcing (LinkedIn, Upwork, Fiverr, Job Boards)
• Screening & Shortlisting
• Interviewing & Assessments
• Learning & Development
• Employee Engagement
• HR Systems: SAP HCM, Salesforce, Cazar, IGROW LMS,
• Remote systems: Hubstaff, Asana, ClickUp, One Note, Upwork Tracking, Quickbooks
Career Experience
Freelance HR Recruiter (US-based Clients, via Upwork) | 2020 – 2025
• Recruited and placed virtual assistants, admin staff, and support roles for small to medium businesses.
• Managed sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interview coordination.
• Delivered an average shortlist of 5 qualified candidates within 72 hours.
• Built long-term client relationships through consistent delivery and transparent communication.
HR Analyst ( Al-Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE) | 2007 – 2020
Progressive HR roles including Junior HR Business Partner, HR Analyst, and HR Executive
• Partnered with managers to fill 100+ positions annually across automotive, logistics, and retail divisions.
• Spearheaded manpower planning, reducing headcount costs by 5% through effective workforce management.
• Led nationalization & diversity initiatives, achieving government-mandated hiring targets.
• Coached leaders on performance management and succession planning.
• Recognized with multiple HR excellence awards for recruitment, innovation, and employee engagement.
Early Career (Philippines) | 2000 – 2005
• Recruitment & Employee Relations roles at Asian Hospital, PECS Psychological Testing & Training Center, and Alexander Resources Inc.
Education & Certifications
• BA in Psychology, Philippine Normal University
• Certified HR Professional ( 2025)
• Quickbooks Certified ( 2025)
• Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt (2018)
• HRBP Development Programme (CIPD Certified, 2017)
• SAP HR Management Training
• Competency Behavioral Interviewing
Awards & Recognition
• HERO Awardee – Honda Townhall Meeting (2017)
• Exceptional Effort Awardee – Al Futtaim Group (2012)
• Mashkoor Award – Emiratization Department (2017)
Human Resources Consulting
Recruiting
Human Resources Analytics
Human Resources Compliance
Staff Recruitment & Management
Office Administration
Employee Engagement
SAP ERP
Employee Onboarding
Employee Feedback
Intuit QuickBooks
Applicant Tracking Systems
HR Policy
Virtual Assistance
Administrative Support
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