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Ikeja, Nigeria
"Great teams start with great hires." This belief guides both my professional practice and personal ethos. Iโm a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in Talent Mapping, Sourcing, Offer Management, and Internet Recruiting across diverse industries and global markets. My expertise spans technical and non-technical hiring, contract and permanent placements, human resources strategy, vendor management, and partnerships that drive business growth and operational efficiency. I bring a strategic mindset to recruitment, combining advanced Boolean search techniques, AI-powered sourcing, passive candidate engagement, diversity hiring, and talent pipelining. Iโm passionate about building inclusive teams and creating seamless candidate journeysโespecially within multicultural and distributed teams. Iโm proficient with modern tools and platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, BambooHR, Goodtalent.io, Zoho Recruit, Manatal, Recruitโem (X-ray search), GitHub sourcing, and Boolean strings, among others. My global talent sourcing experience covers over 20 countries, including the USA, UK, Netherlands, France, Portugal, India, Hong Kong, Egypt, Israel, Ukraine, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, DR Congo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Niger Republic, and Pakistan. Tech Roles I Recruit (Snippet) -Senior Frontend Developer โ JavaScript, React, Vue.js, Jest, Karma, Git -Senior Frontend Engineer โ TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, React -UI Developer โ JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, TailwindCSS, SQL, RESTful APIs -Backend Developer โ ASP.NET, C#, MVC, MySQL -Senior Backend Engineer โ Go, AWS, Python, Elixir, Phoenix, Rust -Backend Lead โ Java, Golang, Node.js, SQL, Kubernetes, Docker -Lead Backend Engineer โ Ruby on Rails -Senior Software Engineer โ TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, React/Vue, AWS, NoSQL -Principal Engineer โ Golang, Python, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Apollo, GraphQL -Senior DevOps Engineer โ AWS, Python, Groovy, Chef, Ansible -CTO โ C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, AWS, Java -Data Engineer โ Python, Java, Scala, Spark, Storm, NoSQL Non-Tech Roles I Recruit (Snippet) -Admin Managers -Human Resource Managers -Executive Assistants -Finance Analysts -Enterprise Risk Managers -Treasury Representatives -Business Development (BD) Manger -Sales & Marketing Professionals -Communications Managers -Customer Contact Center Agents -Social Media Managers -Content Creators -Writers & Media Personalities -Photographers & Videographers -Cinematographers -Group Agronomists -Electricians & Engineers -Senior Portfolio Manager
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Talisay, Philippines
HR Generalist with strong expertise in end-to-end recruitment, talent sourcing, and pipeline development. Skilled in advanced Boolean search and LinkedIn/SignalHire sourcing to identify and engage top talent across diverse roles. Experienced in resume screening, candidate shortlisting, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle with efficiency and accuracy. I also bring well-rounded HR support experience including onboarding, employee coordination, and HR operations. Focused, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering quality hires quickly. I help businesses find the right talent and streamline their hiring process.
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Bahawalnagar, Pakistan
Finding the right talent is the key to business growth, and ๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ do just that quickly, efficiently, and reliably. As a professional recruiter with experience across multiple industries, I specialize in full-cycle recruitment for any role, whether technical, sales, marketing, administrative, or executive. My mission is to save your time, reduce hiring challenges, and ensure your team grows with the best talent available. ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ: ๐ผ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: End-to-end hiring support from sourcing to onboarding ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ : Identify top talent using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other channels ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : Ensure candidates meet your requirements ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Streamline the process for both clients and candidates ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: Maintain a pool of qualified candidates for future roles โก ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Hire for multiple roles simultaneously or a single specialized role โฑ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐:Deliver high-quality candidates in a short timeframe without compromising quality Over my experience, I have successfully sourced, screened, and placed 50+ candidates across various industries. I ensure every candidate is a strong match for your company culture and role requirements. With my support, companies can reduce time-to-hire, minimize recruitment errors, and build high-performing teams that drive success. By partnering with me, you gain not just a recruiter but a reliable ally who understands the importance of talent in achieving organizational goals. Whether you are a startup hiring your first employees or an established company scaling your workforce, I provide professional, efficient, and results-driven recruitment solutions. ๐ ๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ and discuss your hiring needs! Iโm ready to start sourcing high-quality candidates for your team immediately. Send me a message and letโs have a call to get started! ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐! Recruitment | Candidate Sourcing | Full-Cycle Recruitment | Resume Screening | Interview Scheduling | Talent Acquisition | LinkedIn Recruiting | Boolean Search | ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) | Candidate Engagement | Employer Branding | Job Posting | HR Management | Executive Search | Recruitment Strategy | Recruitment Metrics | Workforce Planning | Onboarding Coordination | Talent Pipeline Management | Hiring Analytics | Stakeholder Communication | Interviewing Techniques
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Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Iโm a professional ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ with experience helping companies find top-quality candidates quickly and efficiently. I specialize in ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ recruitment, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding. I help startups, agencies, and growing businesses hire the right talent for long-term success. ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ End-to-End Recruitment / Full-Cycle Recruiting Candidate Sourcing & Talent Mapping Resume Screening & Candidate Evaluation Interview Coordination Technical & Non-Technical Hiring Remote & Global Talent Recruitment Job Posting & Candidate Outreach ๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ LinkedIn LinkedIn Recruiter Indeed ZipRecruiter Upwork Boolean Search & Advanced Talent Sourcing Techniques ๐ฏ ๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐? โ Strong candidate sourcing strategies โ Fast turnaround in finding qualified candidates โ Clear communication & regular updates โ Focus on quality hires, not just quantity If you are looking for a reliable recruiter who can find the best talent for your business, feel free to invite me to your job. Iโm ready to help you build a strong team. ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐! #Recruiter #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #Hiring #HiringNow #WeAreHiring #JobSearch #JobOpening #JobHiring #Careers #CareerGrowth #CareerOpportunities #Staffing #StaffingAgency #Headhunter #Sourcing #CandidateSourcing #TalentSourcing #Interview #Interviewing #InterviewProcess #Screening #CV #Resume #ResumeScreening #Shortlisting #Onboarding #EmployeeOnboarding #HR #HumanResources #HRLife #HRCommunity #HRRecruiter #TechRecruiter #HealthcareRecruiter #ExecutiveSearch #Placement #JobPlacement #FreelanceRecruiter #RemoteJobs #RemoteHiring #GlobalHiring #LinkedInRecruiter #RecruitmentAgency #HiringTalent #TopTalent #TalentPool #EmployerBranding #Workforce #StaffingSolutions #HiringProcess #RecruitmentDrive #JobSeekers #OpenPositions #NowHiring #HiringAlert #RecruitmentSpecialist #TalentHunter
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Mailsi, Pakistan
๐ข AVAILABLE NOW Iโm a Full-Cycle Recruiter and Recruiting Operations Specialist with hands-on experience supporting agencies and companies across IT, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics, Skilled Trades, Finance, Education, Media, E-commerce, Real Estate, and Professional Services. My strength is building clean, repeatable hiring systems that deliver qualified candidates consistently. I donโt just โsource resumes.โ I manage the entire recruiting lifecycle with a strong focus on ATS accuracy, pipeline control, and execution so hiring managers and recruiters can focus on interviews and decisions. What I Handle (End-to-End Recruiting) Full-Cycle Recruiting Job intake & requirement clarification Job posting & multi-platform distribution Resume screening & shortlisting Candidate interviews & assessments Scheduling interviews & coordination Offer support & hiring handoff ATS & Recruiting Operations (My Core Strength) ATS setup, optimization & daily management Resume uploads from job boards, LinkedIn, and email Deduplication & clean candidate records Accurate tagging, stages, and pipelines Workflow & automation support Reporting, tracking & recruiter dashboards ATS & Recruiting Tools Iโve Worked With Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Manatal Greenhouse Lever Workable Zoho Recruit Bullhorn iCIMS JobAdder JazzHR Job Boards & Sourcing Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter / LinkedIn Sales Navigator Indeed (posting, screening & messaging) Glassdoor ZipRecruiter Monster CareerBuilder Dice Wellfound (AngelList Talent) Outreach & Productivity Tools: LinkedIn InMail & Boolean sourcing ATS outreach campaigns Email sequencing & parsing Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Calendar) Calendly / Interview scheduling tools Slack / Teams for recruiter coordination Industries Iโve Recruited For IT & Software Development Healthcare (Therapists, Nurses, Clinical & Non-Clinical) Manufacturing & Industrial Logistics & Supply Chain Skilled Trades (Electricians, Mechanics, Technicians) Finance & Accounting Education & Training Media & Marketing E-commerce & Startups Real Estate & Property Management Why Clients Hire Me โ Process-driven, detail-oriented execution โ Clean ATS = faster hiring & better decisions โ Strong screening judgment (not keyword dumping) โ Reliable daily output with KPIs & checklists โ Excellent written & verbal communication โ Comfortable working with US, UK, and global teams I understand that recruiting is a system, not a guessing game. When your ATS is clean, your outreach is consistent, and your pipeline is controlled, hiring becomes predictable. If youโre looking for a recruiter who can own the process, protect your data quality, and deliver results, letโs talk.
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Bogota, Colombia
LATAM Recruiting | AI & Tech Talent | U.S. Startups | SaaS | LinkedIn Recruiting / SDR and sales representatives hires / Virtual assistants Helping U.S. startups and high-growth companies scale smarter and faster by hiring world-class nearshore talent across LATAM from AI/ML Engineers, Software Developers, DevOps, and Data Engineers to product, sales, and operations professionals. Proven experience in LATAM tech recruitment and remote hiring, with successful placements across the U.S., Canada, Spain, France, and Latin America (Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, and more). Iโm Juan Diego Hernรกndez, bilingual technical recruiter and founder of Sรฉligo Tech, with 9+ years of experience hiring across the U.S., LATAM, and Europe. I'm also part of AI Artisans, a company focused on placing AI talent for growing companies. ๐น Why Work With Me AI-Focused Recruiting Expertise Iโve recruited for roles across the AI talent spectrum, including: โข AI/ML Engineer, Machine Learning Researcher, Generative AI Engineer, AI Automation Engineer, Prompt Engineer, NLP Engineer, AI Architect, MLOps, AI Product Manager, Applied Scientist, AI Infrastructure/Platform Engineer, Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and more. I understand the AI stack and tools I recruit for: โข LLMs & AI platforms: OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic Claude, Gemini, Groq, LangChain, RAG architectures โข AI Ops & deployment: Docker, AWS, GCP, CI/CD, vector databases, Supabase, PostgreSQL โข AI automation tools & no-code: Zapier, Make, n8n, API integrations โข AI use cases: automation agents, conversational AI, AI-driven SDRs, AI data pipelines, embeddings, fine-tuning, hiring automation ๐น What You Get โ AI role clarity that drives business results โ I help define AI roles around outcomes: automation, product enhancement, data intelligenceโnot just job titles. โ Candidate pipelines that convert โ leveraged through my 50,000+ LinkedIn audience and 300+ recruiter network across LATAM specialized in tech and AI. โ AI-enhanced recruiting workflows โ sourcing automation, AI-powered outreach, structured scorecards, technical screening frameworks, and interview systems for AI, engineering, and data roles. โ Faster hiring, lower risk โ I've helped startups reduce time-to-hire by 40%+, improve retention, and secure senior AI/tech talent with niche stacks (.Net, Python, AWS, React, Node, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain). โ Operational visibility & control โ ATS setup (Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, Oracle Cloud, Workable, BambooHR, Teamtailor) + weekly reports, dashboards, and employer branding support. ๐น Industries & Regions Served Industries: AI startups, SaaS, fintech, healthcare tech, data platforms, consulting firms, Web3, and real estate tech. Countries Iโve placed talent in: U.S., Canada, Spain, France, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, and more. ๐น Roles Iโve Successfully Filled AI & Data: AI Engineer, Generative AI Engineer, AI Automation Engineer, NLP Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Architect, AI Product Manager, MLOps, Data Scientist (AI/ML focus), AI Research Engineer, AI Content Strategist. Software & Infrastructure: Tech Leads, Full-Stack Developers, Backend/Frontend, DevOps, Cloud, SRE, Cybersecurity, Flutter, Mobile, Blockchain. Business & Operations: Product Manager, SDR, Digital Marketer, Virtual Assistant, Executive Assistant, Sales Ops, Customer Success, Finance Analyst. ๐ Impact Delivered โข Built AI and engineering teams in LATAM that saved U.S. startups 50โ70% in hiring costs without sacrificing quality. โข Designed scalable hiring pipelines using AI tools, automation, and structured interviewingโcutting time-to-hire by 40%+. โข Advised startups on how to structure AI teams, employer branding, sourcing strategies, and remote-first operations. Beyond engineering, my LATAM recruiting network covers the full talent spectrum U.S. companies need to scale remotely :๐ฏ Sales & Revenue Roles, SDRs, Account Executives, BDRs, Sales Ops, Customer Success Managers, and Growth Marketers sourced and screened for U.S.-facing, remote-first environments ๐ฏ Operational & Admin Roles , Bilingual Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, Operations Coordinators, and Customer Support specialists vetted for English proficiency, time-zone alignment, and tools like Notion, HubSpot, Slack, and AsanaOne recruiter, one network, every hire. ๐ If you're a founder or hiring leader building AI or engineering teams, I can step in as your fractional AI & Talent Partner bringing you senior talent, a scalable system, and more time to grow your business.
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Freelance recruiter hiring guide
Finding the right talent is one of the most critical drivers of business success, yet the recruitment process can be time-consuming, complex, and costly. For many companies, traditional options like expensive staffing agencies or overwhelmed internal HR teams aren't agile enough to meet immediate hiring demands. A freelance recruiter bridges the gap, offering specialized expertise, access to wider talent pools, and streamlined hiring without the overhead of full-time staff or high placement fees.
What does a freelance recruiter do?
Freelance recruiters handle end-to-end hiring, from sourcing and screening candidates to managing offer negotiations. Unlike traditional staffing agencies juggling dozens of clients, they work with a smaller client portfolio, allowing them to deeply understand your company culture and specific needs. They use advanced sourcing techniques โ Boolean searches, niche platforms like GitHub or Behance, and tools like LinkedIn Recruiter โ to identify both active and passive talent. They manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) like Workday, conduct behavioral interviews, and ensure candidates meet both technical requirements and cultural fit.
Beyond filling roles, freelance recruiters provide strategic value as consultants. They can help with employer branding, craft effective job descriptions, and advise on competitive compensation rates. Their primary outcome is filling open positions with high-quality candidates while significantly reducing time to hire and cost per hire.
How to hire a freelance recruiter on Upwork
Follow this workflow to hire a freelance recruiter, from defining your needs to formally kicking off the engagement.
Step 1: Craft a targeted job post
Your job post directly influences the caliber of freelance recruiters who respond.
A well-structured recruiter job description serves as the first screening tool, helping candidates self-determine if they can fulfill your needs.
Outline your hiring needs, timeline, and role requirements. Be specific about your industry and the level of roles you need to fill.
Define required industry experience and tool proficiency, including specific ATS platforms like Greenhouse or Oracle Taleo.
Specify the number of roles, seniority of positions, and expected timeline for your current needs.
To expedite this step, try the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโข, Upwork's Mindful AI. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma will quickly draft a customizable recruiter job post for your review.
Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates
A systematic approach helps ensure you identify recruiters with proven track records in your domain.
Use Upwork's filters to narrow your candidate pool by expertise, hourly rate, location, and client feedback.
Filter by talent acquisition or executive search to match the seniority of your open roles.
Review Job Success Scores and testimonials mentioning key metrics like time to fill and candidate quality.
Check portfolios for case studies demonstrating successful placements in your industry.
Step 3: Interview your top choices
The interview reveals how a recruiter thinks, communicates, and solves problems. Assess whether their style will resonate with candidates they'll engage on your behalf.
Conduct interviews to assess their recruitment methodology and understanding of your needs.
Ask them to walk through their process for sourcing passive candidates, including outreach messaging and response rates.
Request examples of difficult roles they've filled and creative strategies they used.
Discuss their average time-to-fill metrics and how they handle bottlenecks or rejected offers.
Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work
Documenting the engagement with well-defined parameters in a formal contract creates accountability throughout the recruitment process.
Choose between an hourly contract for ongoing support or a fixed-price model for budget certainty on projects with finite deliverables.
Set clear milestones for key stages, such as candidate shortlist presentation or final offer acceptance.
Agree on communication cadence and reporting formats to stay aligned throughout the process.
Use Upwork's contracts and payment protection to keep things secure for both parties.
Upwork is not affiliated with and does not sponsor or endorse any of the tools or services discussed in this article. These tools and services are provided only as potential options, and each reader and company should take the time needed to adequately analyze and determine the tools or services that would best fit their specific needs and situation.
The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.
How much does hiring a freelance recruiter cost?
The cost to hire a freelance recruiter on Upwork is generally $25-$70 per hour. Rates depend on the project type, role complexity and the recruiterโs experience level.
Unlike agencies that charge 15-25% of the hire's first-year salary, freelance recruiters typically work with project-based pricing. Consider these typical project costs for recruiting projects commonly found on Upwork:
Candidate sourcing (single role)
$500-$2,000 /project
- Sourcing 10-20 qualified candidates
- Initial screening and vetting
- Outreach to passive talent
Full-cycle recruitment (standard role)
$2,000-$5,000 /project
- End-to-end hiring management
- Screening and interviewing
- Offer negotiation support
Executive search and placement
$5,000+ /project
- C-suite leadership search
- Competitor market mapping
- Discrete confidential outreach
Ongoing recruitment support
$2,000-$8,000 /month
- Retainer for continuous needs
- Managing multiple open roles
- Employer branding strategy
Recruitment strategy and consulting
$3,000-$10,000+ /project
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Hiring process optimization
- Interviewer training workshops
FAQs about freelance recruiters
Frequently asked questions
Is hiring a freelance recruiter worth it?
Yes, hiring a freelance recruiter is worth it when you need to fill specialized roles quickly or lack in-house recruiting expertise. The cost of having a critical role vacant often exceeds the recruiter's cost. Professional freelance recruiters reduce time to hire, improve candidate quality, and can offer a more cost-effective solution compared to traditional agencies.
What's the difference between freelance recruiters and recruitment agencies?
The main differences between freelance recruiters and recruitment agencies relate to cost, relationship, and focus. Freelance recruiters are independent professionals offering flexible project-based pricing and personalized service. Recruitment agencies are larger firms charging higher contingency fees (15-25% of first-year salary) with potentially less personalized communication.
How long does it take to hire using a freelance recruiter?
Freelance recruiters typically present qualified candidates within one to two weeks and complete placements in three to six weeks. Experienced recruiters accelerate this by leveraging existing networks, passive candidate outreach, and efficient screening tools.
Can freelance recruiters help with executive search?
Yes, many freelance recruiters specialize in executive search and senior-level placements, including C-suite roles and fractional executives. They use targeted sourcing methods, competitor market mapping, and extensive networks to identify high-level passive candidates.
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