🥇 Top Rated Plus- Top 5% of talent on Upwork
🏆 70+ Satisfied Clients along with long-term Partnership
🕒 4000+ hours on Upwork.
With over 10 years of experience, I help businesses hire top talent, manage digital projects, streamline operations, and achieve their goals with precision, strategy, and unwavering reliability.
I’m more than just support, I’m the behind-the-scenes partner who brings structure, clarity, and momentum to your business. Whether it’s managing people, projects, or processes, I align closely with your vision and help turn goals into measurable results.
🔹 What I Bring to Your Business
✅ Human Resources & Recruitment Leadership
From building people-first HR frameworks to sourcing and hiring high-impact talent, I manage everything from onboarding to performance reviews with a strategic and hands-on approach.
✅ Project & Account Management Excellence
I’ve managed full-cycle WordPress, SEO, and digital projects, serving as the main point of contact for clients, gathering requirements, managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering consistent updates.
I’m a ClickUp Power User and use systems like Slack, Loom, Google Drive, and CRMs to keep projects organised, on schedule, and fully transparent.
✅ Operational & Virtual Support That Drives Results
Inbox management, scheduling, workflows, reporting, CRM updates, documentation, data entry, research, all handled with speed, accuracy, and intention so you can focus on growth.
✅ Clear Communication & Client Care
I simplify technical concepts, ensure expectations are managed, and provide proactive updates so clients always feel supported and informed.
🔸 Why Clients Hire (and Rehire) Me
Strategic, resourceful, and solutions-driven
Highly organised with strong follow-through
Proactive, communicative, and detail-oriented
Exceptional at managing clients and remote teams
Trusted with confidential and high-stakes work
Obsessed with deadlines, quality, and exceptional service
If you’re ready to elevate your operations, build a stronger team, and manage your projects with more clarity and consistency, I’m here to help you run your business like a well-oiled machine — and achieve your goals, every time.
Skills & Expertise
Recruitment (Full-Cycle & Volume) • Talent Sourcing • Technical Recruitment • C-Suite & Executive Hiring • Payroll • People Management • Project Management • Account Management • Process Improvement • Six Sigma • Task & Timeline Management • ClickUp (Power User) • Client Communication • Website/SEO Project Coordination • Content Documentation • Data Analysis • CRM Management • Onboarding • Problem-Solving • Marketing & Branding • Copywriting • Job Description Writing • LinkedIn Recruitment • Lead Generation • Adobe Photoshop
Human Resource Management
Boolean Search
Recruiting
Staff Recruitment & Management
IT Recruiting
Social Media Management
Sourcing
Staff Orientation & Onboarding Materials
Contract Negotiation
Business Development
Time Management
Multitasking
Training
Marike S.
Cape Town, South Africa
$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I bring 12 years of retail banking experience specialising in Human Capital consulting, talent acquisition and employee relations. I partner with leaders across Sales, Distribution and Enablement to deliver strategic HR solutions that strengthen capability and support business goals.
As a trusted HC consultant, I drive succession planning, performance management and leadership development through coaching and first‑line support. I provide robust ER guidance, including preparing charges, enquiry documentation and supporting initiators to present cases confidently and in line with policy.
My talent background includes leading end‑to‑end recruitment, advising hiring managers on strategic hiring and redesigning TA processes to improve efficiency and compliance. I prioritise respect, integrity and proactive communication to build positive, productive work environments.
If you’re looking for a strategic partner to elevate your talent and HC initiatives, I’m ready to collaborate and create meaningful impact.
Human Resource Management
HR & Business Services
Virtual Assistance
Data Entry
General Transcription
Staff Recruitment & Management
Personnel Selection
Darin U.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$25/hr
4.9
67 jobs
Need reliable support to grow your business? I help companies streamline operations and scale through two key service areas:
🔹 Outsourcing Solutions – Managed support for sales, marketing, and operations tasks. I handle the hiring, training, and supervision so you get skilled associates without the management burden.
🔹 HR Consulting & Recruitment – From talent acquisition to HR strategy, I help businesses attract, hire, and retain the right people. Whether you need one-off recruitment or long-term HR support, I bring practical expertise across multiple industries.
With my background in HR, recruitment, and business operations, I understand both the people side and the performance side of growing companies. My goal is to give you flexible, cost-effective solutions so you can focus on scaling your business while I take care of the execution.
I look forward to working with you!
Human Resource Management
Human Resources
HR & Business Services
Business Management
Recruiting
HR Policy
Recruiting Process Consulting
Business Process Outsourcing
Business Process Outsourcing IT Services
Baanetse L.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$28/hr
5.0
2 jobs
A results-driven and transformational HR leader with over 8 years' experience across public facing
entities and high-performance private organisations.
Proven success in leading complex HR functions across diverse, multigenerational workforces of up to 350 employees, with a focus on aligning people strategy with organisational performance.
Specialised in strategic human capital development, performance management systems, organisational design, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion. Adept at designing and executing value-adding HR programmes, workforce capability frameworks, employee engagement strategies, and change management initiatives that drive sustainable business outcomes.
Strong compliance background in South African labour legislation, Employment Equity, Skills Development and BBBEE, with hands-on experience in payroll governance, HR policy formulation, reporting and HR risk mitigation.
HR & Business Services
Recruiting
Staff Recruitment & Management
Employee Onboarding
HR Policy
HR System Management
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Contract Drafting
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Charne V.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$12/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I am a seasoned Product Manager with over 12 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, and business development. My expertise lies in fostering cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and implementing innovative solutions that drive measurable results. I excel in relationship management, market research, and consultative selling, enabling me to build long-lasting partnerships with clients and stakeholders alike. Known for my approachable demeanor and strategic insights, I thrive in dynamic environments, skillfully managing priorities and time to exceed expectations. I leverage my extensive knowledge in HR and business operations to deliver high-impact solutions that align with organizational goals. If you're seeking a professional who can navigate complex challenges and elevate your team’s potential, let’s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your success.
HR & Business Services
Business Development
Business Management
Business Operations
Management Development
Business Project Management Skills
Leadership Development
Staff Recruitment & Management
Business Planning & Strategy
Recruiting & Talent Sourcing Skills
Nozipho M.
Durban, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs
I help growing companies hire the right people, build compliant HR systems, and scale sustainably.
With over 10 years of experience across recruitment, payroll, HR compliance, and workforce strategy, I support startups and SMEs that need structured HR support without the cost of a full-time HR department.
I don’t just fill roles — I build hiring systems that improve retention, performance, and operational clarity.
What I Do:
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Full-cycle recruitment (Tech, Sales, Operations, Admin, Remote teams)
International hiring (U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Africa)
LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing & Boolean search strategy
Candidate screening & structured interviews
ATS setup & pipeline management
Offer negotiation & onboarding coordination
Fractional HR Support
Employment contracts (SA & international compliance awareness)
HR policy drafting
Performance review systems
Leave management systems
Workforce structuring
Compensation benchmarking
Payroll & Compliance
Payroll setup & reconciliation
Statutory compliance (SARS, UIF, EMP201/501 – South Africa)
Payroll audits & process improvements
Why Clients Work With Me:
Strategic HR mindset (not administrative only)
Compliance-focused approach
Strong stakeholder communication
Detail-driven execution
Experience building remote sales and operations teams
Systems-oriented — I create repeatable hiring frameworks
Results Delivered:
Built recruitment pipelines from zero to 100+ candidates
Scaled remote sales teams across multiple time zones
Reduced hiring turnaround time through structured screening
Implemented performance review frameworks for SMEs
Streamlined payroll processes to reduce compliance risk
Industries Served:
Recruitment & Staffing
E-commerce
Sales Organizations
Professional Services
Construction
Corporate SMEs
If you need someone who understands both people strategy and operational execution, let’s connect.
Message me today to discuss your needs!
Human Resource Management
Payroll Accounting
Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resources Compliance
Employee Relations
Performance Management
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