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Drashti P.

Calgary, Canada

$32/hr
5.0
1 jobs

With 10+ years of hands-on HR Operations experience, I help small and mid-sized businesses build strong HR foundations — without the cost of a full-time hire. I specialize in: ✅ HR process setup & documentation ✅ Onboarding & offboarding programs ✅ Talent acquisition & full-cycle recruitment support ✅ Employee handbook & policy writing ✅ HRIS data audits (UKG Pro, Oracle HCM) ✅ Candidate assessment administration (TestDome) Whether your business is growing fast and HR feels overwhelming, or you need a reliable HR partner for a specific project — I bring structure, clarity, and professionalism to every engagement. Let's connect and figure out how I can help. I'm available to start immediately.

  • Recruiting
  • HR System Management
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • HR Policy
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Relations
  • Employee Training
Tracey C.

Montreal-Nord, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
18 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
Mariia R.

Pincher Creek, Canada

$22/hr
5.0
9 jobs

If you’re still doing onboarding, follow-ups and documents manually every time, it’s not a workload problem I map the flow, automate it, and document everything so it keeps working without you Zapier, Jotform, Google Workspace, GoHighLevel, Pipedrive no missed follow-ups, no last-minute tasks based in Canada (Mountain Time, Edmonton), working across North American time zones

  • CRM Development
  • Marketing Automation
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Zapier
  • Make.com
  • Zoho CRM
  • Email Automation
  • Digital Marketing
  • GPT API
  • ChatGPT
  • HubSpot
  • Telegram
  • CRM Automation
Leslie A.

Coquitlam, Canada

$55/hr
4.9
84 jobs

I build HR functions that run themselves, and I have been doing it for 12+ years across startups, scale-ups, and established companies in the USA, Canada and internationally. Whether you need to hire fast, fix a broken recruiting process, set up your HR systems, or get someone experienced in your corner who can tell you what to do first, I can handle it. I work across the full HR lifecycle so you do not need to piece together multiple contractors. What I do: 🔹 Recruiting and talent acquisition — full-cycle recruiting, Boolean and LinkedIn sourcing, candidate screening and interviewing, offer management, and onboarding. I have built hiring pipelines for tech, healthcare, SaaS, fintech, and professional services companies. 🔹 HR operations — policies and handbooks, performance cycles, compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, employee relations, EEO compliance, and offboarding. 🔹 HRIS and ATS implementation — I am a certified Rippling Channel Partner and Implementation Specialist. I also implement and configure Workday, ADP, Gusto, Deel, BambooHR, JazzHR, and others. I do not just recommend platforms. I set them up, migrate your data, and make sure your team actually uses them. 🔹 Multi-jurisdiction workforce management — US states, Canadian provinces, and international contractor networks. I understand the compliance and payroll requirements each one demands. How I work: I approach every engagement with an automation-first mindset. I look for the manual work that should not be manual and build processes and system configurations that eliminate it. My goal is always to leave you with something that runs without ongoing intervention. My MBA and CPHR mean I understand the business context behind every people decision, not just the HR mechanics. I can sit in a leadership meeting and speak the same language as your founders or CFO. Who I work with: I work best with founders and leadership teams who know HR needs attention but are not sure where to start, companies building their HR function for the first time, and teams that have outgrown their current setup. If you are in tech, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, legal, e-commerce, DTC or professional services, I have likely worked in your space. I am selective about who I take on. I am looking for companies that want to build something that lasts, not just fill a seat. If that sounds like you, let's talk.

  • 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
Claudelle B.

Montreal, Canada

$65/hr
5.0
26 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
Mofiyin J.

Calgary, Canada

$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs

In a noisy online world, business owners and experts are craving one thing: an actual, intimate connection with their audience. You can post random social media content all day, but it rarely translates into real influence. A podcast is different. Your show is your personal boardroom; the space where you let people in, share your raw expertise, and build instant trust through perception. But here’s the reality check: building a great show takes a staggering amount of time, grit, and creativity. _____ As the founder and host of my own show, The Hungry Creative, I live this every single week. I know exactly how much energy it takes to drag a single episode from a raw recording to a globally distributed asset. You cannot be an impactful, present host if you are drowning in timeline edits, writing descriptions, and fixing audio bugs at 2:00 AM. That is why I’m here. I don't just "slice tracks." I build hands-free media ecosystems so you can focus entirely on your message while the backend engine runs flawlessly. _____ How I Take the Weight Off Your Shoulders: Depending on your project's scope, budget, and goals, I can step in as your Technical Editor, Brand Architect, or Production Manager: * Cinematic Video & Audio Editing: Tightening conversational pacing, multi-cam syncing, and flawless sound design inside CapCut PC and Premiere Pro. * Podcast Visual Identity: Crafting custom channel banners, full brand guidelines, and high-click-through YouTube thumbnails using Adobe Photoshop. * Content Multiplication: Extracting high-substance vertical clips, audiograms, and graphic carousels optimized specifically to drive authority on LinkedIn and Instagram. * Global Distribution & Copywriting: Managing your full publishing pipeline (Riverside, Buzzsprout, Blubrry, WordPress) alongside writing SEO show notes and timestamps. * Guest Operations: Seamless sourcing, outreach, and onboarding pipelines for your upcoming talent. _____ Let’s Build Your Show You focus on your message, your guests, and your community. I will run the post-production loop with minimal supervision and zero hand-holding. * On the fence about whether a podcast fits your business model? Let's talk. * Ready to launch but terrified of the technical operational headache? Let's talk. * Have even a tiny bit of doubt about your current production quality or visual layout? Hit that green "Invite" or "Message" button. Let’s look over your content calendar and architect a show built to scale. 😉

  • Brand Development
  • Editorial Design
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Podcast Production
  • YouTube Thumbnail
  • Brand Strategy
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Personal Branding
  • Content Creation

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