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I have 30 years of experience in Human Resources and previously worked as a VP and Director of HR, Training, and Payroll. I have an M.S. in HR Management and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. As a consultant, I provide startups and scaling organizations with the executive-level HR leadership they need through fractional, interim, and part-time Head of HR roles. I can also review, evaluate, partner, and/or mentor existing HR departments to streamline job descriptions and processes, and to ensure full legal compliance with federal and multi-state employment laws. I am also a published author, speaker, and adjunct professor. 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 Clients hire me when they need experienced HR support that is practical, proactive, and immediately useful. I help organizations solve problems quickly, improve structure, and create HR systems that actually work in real life. Outside of work, I’ve served as a Wish Granter for Make-A-Wish for over 20 years and previously sat 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’m a recruiting and operations leader based in the U.S. with over 20 years of experience building, scaling, and reengineering hiring functions across Fortune 500 companies and growth-stage organizations. I run my own firm, AlediumHR, which I launched during COVID, when hiring models broke overnight, and only adaptable operators survived. At the enterprise level, I led large, complex recruiting and workforce operations. Notably, I managed recruiting for The Home Depot, hiring over 80,000 seasonal employees within three to four months. This required strong operational leadership, process design, capacity planning, compliance, quality control, and execution at scale. Throughout my career, I’ve managed and influenced teams supporting tens of thousands of employees, not just individual requisitions. At the same time, I’ve built recruiting engines from scratch, where every hire is scrutinized, budgets are tight, and there’s no room for “close enough.” This dual experience is rare and informs how I work. I combine AI-enabled recruiting systems with seasoned human judgment, using AI and automation to expand reach, uncover hidden talent, and speed up sourcing through direct, targeted outreach supported by a long-standing LinkedIn and industry network. I conduct deep screenings that assess execution ability, motivation, communication, and risk, not just resumes. I personally review and qualify every candidate I submit. Clients receive interview-ready talent along with reliable context: why this person will succeed, their optimization goals, realistic compensation expectations, and any upfront concerns. Industries I’ve worked across include: Healthcare & telehealth, life sciences (pharma, biotech, medical devices), SaaS & IT, cybersecurity, retail, financial services & fintech, insurance, manufacturing, engineering, logistics & supply chain, professional services, education & edtech, marketing & e-commerce, real estate, energy & renewables, and nonprofit. Roles I regularly fill include: Technical & Product roles such as engineering, IT, data, and product. Healthcare & Life Sciences roles, including clinicians, leadership, and operations. Go-to-market positions such as sales, customer success, and marketing. Corporate & Leadership roles covering HR, finance, operations, and management through the C-suite. If you’re looking for someone who simply forwards resumes, I’m not the right fit. But if you want a partner who understands scale, operations, leveraging AI, and human judgment, and treats recruiting as a strategic business function, we should connect.

I possess over 30 years experience in Human Resources Management and Consulting in large and medium-sized organizations and have earned the SHRM-SCP certification (re-certified in April 2021). I have been a successful HR Advisor at Mineral (2021-22) and Oasis, a Paychex Company (2017-2020) where I utilized broad HR knowledge and expertise to provide superior advice and coaching to thousands of diverse clients in all 50 states regarding executing employee relations best practices, also ensured compliance with employment and wage and hour laws to minimize exposure. Facilitated defensible employee terminations and discipline for cause, performance improvement, developed and implemented employee handbook policies and investigated and resolved employee workplace complaints. At Mineral, I earned a 4.8/5 rating from clients and answered tickets 50% faster than the team average. For several employers and as a Freelancer, I have recruited and acquired talent for all levels of the organizations. As Owner of Winning Workplace Solutions from 2014 to 2017, I successfully delivered human resources and positive employee relations consulting services to a diverse array of clients in 12 states. I supported one client for one year during which I substantially upgraded the level of human resources services (labor relations, employment law compliance, staffing, etc.) to their business units, 18 locations and 350 employees. Led successful Positive Employee Relations Initiatives for many clients.

My goal is to deliver value to your organization by combining my experience with my Master's degree in Business Management, Human Resources, and SHRM Certification. Hello there! My name is Ryan Smith, I have spent the last 5 years in HR & IT, holding positions such as IT Manager, HR Director, HR Business Partner, Recruiting Coordinator, and HR Generalist. Working primarily for a variety of start-ups and in fast-paced environments, I've seen it all-such as assisting companies with partnership agreements, acquisitions, employee contracts, employee engagement, and building winning cultures. While also coaching numerous companies on all facets of employee performance, including employee handbooks, hiring, policies and procedures, job descriptions, and I’ve utilized many different HR tools to help make a company successful. Additionally, I have recruited, built teams, and established a winning culture for several startup companies. These teams include supply chain, marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, customer service, and more. By doing so, organizations I have worked for have won the award "Best Place to Work" in the Orlando Business Journal. Diving more into the specifics, in three complex business environments, I have built HR departments from the ground up with great success in three start-up organizations. In addition to onboarding and offboarding employees, I have extensive experience with employee relations, investigations, mergers and acquisitions, FMLA, various leave policies, program and project development, employee engagement, writing job descriptions and resumes, managing performance, PTO, developing career maps, implementing tools for successful and professional recruiting, strategic planning, change management, FLSA, classification and compensation, payroll, benefits, and all other human resource functions. Overall, I operate with a high sense of urgency and ownership, providing 110% effort in every aspect of work I perform. I would love to partner together and help bring your organization to the next level.

Hi! I’m Liz Smith, and I’ve been thriving in the HR world for over a decade. With a passion for people and creativity, I’ve had the privilege of working as a fractional consultant across large corporations and dynamic start-ups. I absolutely love helping growing businesses succeed, and it’s been some of the most rewarding work in my career. I’ve built a strong reputation for connecting with people at all levels, making sure they feel supported and valued. I’m a people-first, high-energy HR leader with 15+ years of experience making workplaces not just run smoothly; but thrive. From recruiting rockstar teams and rolling out performance programs to configuring new systems and building culture from the ground up, I’ve done a little bit of everything. Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the chance to partner with incredible teams in the creative arts and tech worlds, as well as consult for high-growth, fast-paced startups. Whether it’s crafting policies that actually make sense or designing onboarding experiences that feel like a warm hug, I’m all about combining strategy with heart to create workplaces people are excited to be part of.

EXPERT-VETTED BADGE (Top 1% of HR Experts on Upwork) I take a limited number of engagements at a time to ensure senior-level attention on every client. Former Microsoft HR executive with 20+ years of experience supporting small and mid-sized businesses as a fractional HR partner. I step in when judgment, clarity, and compliance matter—without the cost of a full-time hire. Common support areas: • Fractional / interim HR leadership • Investigations (misconduct, harassment, retaliation) • Terminations, layoffs, executive exits (U.S. compliant) • Compensation strategy • Executive people strategy I work directly with founders, CEOs, executive and legal counsel. Clients value my ability to assess risk quickly, communicate clearly in high-stakes situations, and move matters forward with confidence. Experience Snapshot • 20+ years in HR leadership • Former HR Director at Microsoft • Deep experience in: • High-risk terminations & investigations • Scaling organizations (50–500+ employees) • Executive coaching and board-level people decisions • Compliance across multiple U.S. states and countries