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Tracey C.

Montreal-Nord, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
19 jobs

I support professional service firms with high-trust talent assessment and client onboarding. A British professional now based in Canada, I bring over 15 years’ experience across full-cycle recruitment and senior operations, ensuring hiring processes and client journeys are handled with structure, discretion, and clarity. Currently conducting structured interviews and candidate assessments for a Canadian law firm, I am trusted to evaluate talent accurately and represent client brands professionally. Alongside this, I work within the publishing sector as an Author Concierge, guiding authors through onboarding and delivery processes while maintaining a seamless, high-touch client experience from initial engagement through completion. My work is best suited to law firms, recruitment agencies, consultancies, publishers, and founder-led professional businesses requiring dependable, client-facing support at a senior level.

  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Recruiting
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Interview Preparation
  • Research Interviews
  • Social Media Content
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Candidate Interview Consulting
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Zoom Video Conferencing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Professional Experience
Drashti P.

Calgary, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Fractional HR Generalist with 10+ years of progressive HR Operations experience supporting organizations of all sizes — from regional healthcare providers to large national co-operatives. Throughout my career I have worked across the full HR spectrum including HR Shared Services, Payroll Administration, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Offboarding, Compliance, and HRIS Management (UKG Pro & Oracle HCM). This broad foundation gives me the ability to step into any HR function and add immediate value. I now offer fractional and part-time HR consulting through Clarity HR Co., helping small and mid-sized businesses build strong HR foundations without the cost of a full-time hire. My core areas of support: ✅ Fractional & part-time HR generalist support ✅ HR process setup & documentation ✅ Onboarding & offboarding programs ✅ Payroll & benefits administration support ✅ Talent acquisition & recruitment support ✅ Employee handbook & policy writing ✅ HRIS data management (UKG Pro, Oracle HCM) ✅ HR compliance & audit support I am currently completing the Wharton People Analytics Certificate to bring a data-informed lens to every engagement. Whether you are a growing business that needs part-time HR support, a consultant looking to collaborate, or an organization needing hands-on HR help — I would love to connect!

  • Recruiting
  • HR System Management
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • HR Policy
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Relations
  • Employee Training
Leslie A.

Coquitlam, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
85 jobs

Full-Cycle Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, LinkedIn Recruiter, Candidate Sourcing, HR Compliance Audits, Employee Handbook Development, HRIS Implementation, Rippling Setup & Migration, ADP, Gusto, BambooHR, Deel, Payroll Conversion, 1099 vs W2 Classification, Onboarding & Offboarding, Benefits Administration (401K, Health), PEO, EOR, COR Transition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, HR Policy Development, Startup HR Build-Out, Fractional HR Leadership. These are the Services & Projects I'm Frequently Hired For. 12 years in HR, Hired thousands of people across tech, healthcare, finance, legal, manufacturing & DTCs for Fortune 500 companies and VC-backed startups from Series A to unicorn. What I do: ↗ HR Operations: End-to-end people operations, from onboarding to offboarding, compliance, benefits, employee relations, and HR budgets. ↗ Recruitment and Sourcing: I headhunt (Linkedin Recruiter). I build hiring pipelines for Tech and Commercial roles, not just post and pray. ↗ Payroll and Benefits: Compliant payroll for global teams including USA (W-2), Canadian (T4), and contractor workforces. Benefits administration (401K, Health), enrollment, and vendor management (PEO, EOR. HSA) included. ↗ HRIS and ATS: Certified Rippling Channel Partner and Implementation Specialist. I also implement Workday, ADP, Gusto, Deel, BambooHR, and others. I don't just recommend platforms. I set them up and train your team to use them. Proof of Work ↗ Helped a Series A scale from 23 to 100+ employees in one year. 70% of hires sourced. They are Series C now. ↗ Filled a Series E role open for 6 months. Closed it in 30 days. That person is still there. ↗ Worked with Anysphere on their first batch of tech hires. They are now Cursor AI, currently at Series D. ↗ Top 1% Expert-Vetted HR Consultant on Upwork since 2022. ↗ CPHR Certified, I follow proper HR practice and compliance by the book, so you never have to second-guess your people decisions. ↗ MBA, I see HR through a business lens, building for long-term growth, not band-aid fixes.

  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • HR System Management
  • HR Policy
  • IT Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Boolean Search
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resource Information System Implementation
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Human Resources Analytics
Judy K.

Vaughan, Canada

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

● Cybersecurity I am a performance-driven SOC Analyst with over 3 years of experience in IT operations and cybersecurity. I specialize in the full Incident Response Lifecycle, including threat monitoring, detection, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. I am experienced in protecting enterprise-scale environments through proactive security monitoring, threat analysis, and effective remediation. ● Languages * Korean: Native proficiency * English: Professional working proficiency * Experienced in technical documentation, incident reporting, and communication in both Korean and English.

  • Korean
  • CompTIA
  • IT Support
  • English
  • Immigration
  • Market Analysis
Claudelle B.

Montreal, Canada

$65/hr
5.0
30 jobs

Hi there — I’m Claudelle, Senior Recruiter originally from Montreal, Canada, with over six years of experience helping North American businesses find and hire top talent. I’ve supported companies in tech, sales, operations, finance, and manufacturing by finding and placing top performers who truly fit their culture. My approach is personal and proactive. I don’t rely solely on job boards. I headhunt directly, reaching out to candidates who are already excelling in similar environments. I handle the full process myself — sourcing, outreach, interviews, and shortlisting. I ensure that every candidate I present is both highly qualified and aligned with my client’s long-term goals. What sets me apart: - Targeted headhunting - AI-assisted research and personalized outreach - Proven success with bilingual and niche placements across North America & Australia - Transparent, high-quality process focused on retention - Deep understanding of both Anglophone and Francophone markets In addition to recruitment, I also take on select English–French Canadian translation projects, helping businesses adapt their internal documents, marketing materials, and product descriptions into French Canadian to reach new audiences. If you’re looking for a bilingual recruiter who values relationships, precision and communication, I’d love to connect.

  • Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Translation
Vasyl G.

Toronto, Canada

$40/hr
4.9
42 jobs

I'm an HR recruiter who turns hiring headaches into hiring wins. Need an IT recruiter who actually delivers? I've helped tech companies cut time-to-hire by 32-46% while improving candidate quality - not sacrificing it. What I do as a Recruiter🎯 As your IT recruiting and talent sourcing partner, I handle everything from LinkedIn recruiting to executive search. I'm a headhunter and talent acquisition specialist who fills engineering, product, C-level, and go-to-market roles for Web3, SaaS, fintech, blockchain, and cybersecurity companies worldwide. My recruiter approach combines aggressive candidate sourcing with a systematic process. I function as your virtual assistant for recruitment operations - managing sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding. This recruiter doesn't just send resumes and vanish. Services & Recruitment Expertise 💼 📌IT Recruiting & Technical Talent Sourcing: As your dedicated Talent Sourcer, Recruiter, HR and Headhunter, I build industry-specific candidate pipelines through advanced LinkedIn recruiting, Boolean search mastery, competitor mapping, and community infiltration. My talent acquisition strategies reach passive candidates your competitors miss. 📌Full-Cycle Recruitment Management: Beyond candidate sourcing, I coordinate interviews, conduct video prescreens, align stakeholders, and maintain weekly pipeline monitoring. Think recruiter + virtual assistant + HR partner in one. 📌Executive Search & Leadership Hiring: When recruiting senior talent, I bring headhunter-level discretion and sophisticated compensation negotiation. My executive search methodology targets CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Chief Product Officers, and technical founders with proven scaling experience. 📌Interview Calibration & Hiring Process Optimization: This recruiter builds standardized assessment protocols, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across your team. Better interview-to-offer ratios through systematic talent acquisition, not guesswork. Real Recruiter Results 📊 My IT recruiting and talent sourcing track record: ⚡ 46% faster hiring velocity for precision equipment tech company (3 placements) ⚡ 33% time-to-hire improvement for data security software firm ⚡ 32% faster closes for advertising tech platform ⚡ 21-day average fill time across concurrent recruitment engagements ⚡ Built a sustainable hiring infrastructure enabling 10x growth scalability These numbers come from disciplined recruiter execution - aggressive candidate sourcing, relentless LinkedIn recruiting, and headhunter persistence regardless of market difficulty. Technical Recruiting Specializations 🚀 Engineering Roles: As an IT recruiter specializing in technical talent sourcing, I fill full-stack developers, blockchain engineers, protocol architects, DevOps specialists, security researchers, and technical co-founders. Product & Growth: My recruiting expertise covers product managers, growth marketers, agile coaches, business development leaders, and go-to-market executives. Executive Search: When you need C-level talent acquisition, I, as a headhunter, deliver, targeting leadership with proven track records in competitive markets. How I Work as Your Recruiter 🤝 I integrate as your embedded talent sourcer and HR Recruiter, not a distant vendor. You get weekly pipeline reviews, proactive problem-solving, and transparent candidate sourcing metrics. My LinkedIn recruiting, interview coordination, and offer management run seamlessly alongside your internal recruitment team. As both recruiter and virtual assistant for recruitment operations, I handle the administrative burden - job descriptions, ATS management, candidate experience, hiring analytics - so your leadership focuses on evaluation and selection. Why Choose Me As An IT Recruiter? ✨ Specialized Headhunter Focus: I'm not a generalist recruiter dabbling in IT recruiting. I exclusively serve tech companies competing for scarce technical talent. My candidate sourcing channels reflect years of relationship-building in specific communities. Complete Talent Acquisition Ownership: You're hiring a recruiter who owns the entire process -assessment design, interview calibration, reference checks, offer negotiation, closing support. Not just LinkedIn profiles dumped in your inbox. Speed Meets Quality: My talent sourcing balances headhunter urgency with thorough evaluation. Aggressive recruitment timelines don't compromise candidate quality. Every engagement maintains the same standard of excellence. Long-Term HR Partnership: Post-hire, I support onboarding and provide replacement guarantees. This recruiter relationship extends beyond signatures into an ongoing talent acquisition partnership. Ready to Hire Smarter? 💪 If your hiring velocity lags expectations, if candidate sourcing produces generic applicants, or if you lack a dedicated recruiter, let's fix it. Your competition already has its recruiter advantage. Time to build yours. 🎯

  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Boolean Search
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Resume Screening
  • Human Resource Management
  • Job Posting
  • Sourcing
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Lead Generation
  • Personnel Selection
  • Candidate Interview Consulting

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