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Addi C.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$20/hr
5.0
14 jobs

I’m passionate about helping businesses grow by connecting them with the right people and resources. My focus is on building strong teams, fostering lasting partnerships, and creating opportunities that empower business owners to succeed. Supporting entrepreneurship isn’t just what I do, it’s what I believe in. • Indeed Job Postings and Management • LinkedIn Hiring • High Volume Hiring • Recruitment KPIs • Sourcing Applicants • Interviewing • Scheduling • Communications between employer and candidates • Onboarding Support

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Recruiting
  • Job Posting
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Staff Orientation & Onboarding Materials
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Candidate Management
  • Job Description
Braydi C.

West Jordan, Utah

$25/hr
4.5
7 jobs

Objective Organized administrative HR professional with direct experience working with all types of individuals. Collaborative team player with strong communication, decision-making, and time management abilities. Outgoing, positive, and motivated individual with the ability to multitask and work during high-stress situations. Looking to assist a team with their administrative needs and utilize my skills in many areas.

  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • Presentation Design
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Meeting Notes
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Presentations
  • Employee Relations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Recruiting
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Management Skills
  • Human Resource Management
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Employee Engagement
Barbara K.

Ventura, California

$55/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I help growing companies hire their hardest-to-fill roles — especially Operations, Production Leadership, and Outbound Sales/BDR talent — with a fast, structured, and highly communicative recruiting process that delivers 3–5 qualified candidates within 10–14 days. With 15+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, I partner with founders, hiring managers, and People teams who need a recruiter who can move fast, think strategically, and maintain a polished, high-touch candidate experience from first outreach to offer. What I Deliver: 3–5 qualified candidates presented within ~2 weeks Clear, structured notes on skills, alignment, compensation & readiness Transparent pipeline tracking High interview-acceptance rates with strong candidate communication Consistent outbound sourcing to reach top performers in the field My Recruiting Specialties: Operations & Production Leadership Production Managers Operations Managers Install/Field Supervisors Supply Chain & Inventory Leads Outbound Sales & BDR Talent BDRs Field Sales Territory Reps Client Development / Outbound Prospecting roles These roles require discipline, ownership, communication strength, and adaptability — exactly the talent profiles I excel at sourcing and assessing. How I Work: 1. Intake + Scorecards I run a structured kickoff to align on must-haves, competencies, compensation bands, messaging, and your hiring timeline. 2. Targeted Outbound Sourcing I proactively source candidates using: LinkedIn Recruiter + Boolean search Industry groups (Ops, Manufacturing, Sales) Niche job boards Passive talent outreach Localized field-based talent pools 3. Detailed Screening + Consistent Slates Every candidate is submitted with: Alignment summary Compensation expectations Availability Culture indicators Interview readiness 4. Pipeline Reporting & Communication I provide clear updates, manage ATS entries, coordinate interviews, and support the offer stage. Tools I Use: LinkedIn Recruiter ATS (Greenhouse, Workday, Lever) Airtable, Google Sheets, Asana Gem, Apollo, CRM systems Boolean sourcing frameworks Structured interview & scorecard methodology What Clients Say: “Fast pipeline building and excellent candidate quality.” “Communication was outstanding — we always knew where things stood.” “Delivered qualified candidates within two weeks, exactly as promised.” Why Clients Choose Me ✔ Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality ✔ Exceptional communication & professionalism ✔ Strong outbound sourcing (not just posting jobs) ✔ Deep experience with both Ops + Sales roles ✔ Organized process that keeps hiring managers aligned ✔ Ability to recruit independently with minimal oversight I act as a true Talent Partner — not just a resume screener. Your time is valuable. My job is to make hiring easier, faster, and more effective. ⭐ Let’s Work Together If you need a recruiting partner who delivers speed, alignment, and high-quality candidates, I’d love to support your next hiring sprint. Send me a message and let’s get started.

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Project
  • Recruiting
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Sales
  • Client Management
  • CRM Software
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Customer Retention
Shannon T.

Long Beach, California

$65/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Running a small business means HR usually lives on the back burner until something goes wrong. I work with owners who are ready to get ahead of it. I'm Shannon Taylor, founder of Avec Coeur HR and a fractional HR consultant with 16+ years of experience, from HR Assistant through HR Director. Before going independent, I directed HR strategy for a respiratory care company with hundreds of employees across California and multiple states building compliance infrastructure, redesigning onboarding from a single day into a five-day program that new hires consistently called the best they'd ever experienced, and leading a company-wide culture initiative that reduced turnover by 70% in one year. I've also worked directly under employment law attorneys in both New York and California, which means I bring a sharper compliance lens than most HR generalists. My consulting clients are small businesses; typically 5 to 25 people who need senior-level HR without the full-time cost. Past projects include multi-state compliance documentation for a luxury transportation company, a complete recruiting system for a real estate investment firm dealing with culture fit issues, California meal waiver compliance for a multi-location service provider, and HR foundation-building for a business navigating its first difficult termination. What I deliver: Employee handbooks and policies (California-compliant, plain language) Recruiting systems: scorecards, interview guides, job descriptions Onboarding design and SOP documentation Compliance reviews and HR audits Fractional HR on retainer: ongoing support, clear deliverables, no surprises I work the same way with every client: I ask questions first, explain every recommendation, and stay involved until things actually land. HR done with you, not at you. If you're a small business owner who's been putting off the HR work you know you need, let's talk!

  • Continuing Professional Development
  • HR & Business Services
  • Human Resources
  • Employee Relations
  • Training & Development
  • Change Management
  • Resolves Conflict
  • Compliance
  • Performance Management
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Employment Law
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Workforce Management
  • Leadership Training
  • Culture
Kate B.

Seattle, Washington

$100/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Seasoned People & Culture Manager with a proven track record of transforming workplaces into talent hubs through innovation and inclusivity. Adept at fostering psychologically safe environments and driving community engagement. Skilled in global corporate settings, dedicated to driving organizational success. KEY STRENGTHS: * Talent Attraction, Development & Management * Event Organization & Execution * Passionate Community Development, Employee Engagement & DEI Advocate * Innovative & Charismatic Leadership * Efficiency Enhancement * Community & Inclusion Builder EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS • Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) • Project Management Professional (PMP)® • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt • Certified Business Analysis- Analyst Professional (CGBAA-Pro) • Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O Psych) Certificate • Employee Engagement Performance Management Certificate • Certified Strategic Leadership and Change Management Expert • Intermediate Counselling Certificate • Certified Life Coach - iGCLC Accredited • AIRS Diversity Recruitment Trainer Certified – SHRM Accredited

  • Training & Development
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Event Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Communications
  • Public Speaking
  • Process Optimization
  • Change Management
  • Strategy
  • Culture
  • People
  • Performance Management
  • Corporate Communications
  • Mental Health
  • Employee Onboarding
Chelsea O.

Mooresville, North Carolina

$30/hr
4.9
48 jobs

If you're looking for a reliable, upbeat, and experienced EXPERT to streamline your customer experience, elevate your support operations, manage your talent pipeline, or keep your business organized, you’ve found your go-to PRO. I bring 7+ years of remote work experience supporting startups, healthcare orgs, e-commerce brands, and content creators in roles spanning customer service, executive assistance, recruitment, and talent strategy. Whether it’s handling a high volume of chats and tickets, coordinating interviews, creating SOPs, or managing a creator’s brand partnerships. I do it ALL with a positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to EXCELLENCE. I’m a self-starter who THRIVES with structure. Give me a list, a workflow, or a challenge, and I’ll own it from day one. I’m organized, adaptable, and genuinely love helping businesses grow by solving problems before they even happen. Let’s chat about how I can bring clarity, support, and energy to your team! What I Can Do for You: Customer Experience & Support: Handled live chat, email, and ticketing via Intercom, Zendesk, Gorgias, and Textline Created macros, self-help docs, and chatbot flows to streamline support Managed returns, exchanges, and orders in Shopify, Loop Returns, and Returnly Resolved customer issues with empathy, speed, and professionalism Executive & Administrative Support: Managed inboxes, calendars, meeting schedules, contracts, and NDAs Created and maintained internal databases, SOPs, and reports Onboarded support agents and led training initiatives Excelled in time-sensitive environments with confidentiality and attention to detail Recruitment & Talent Management: Recruited and placed healthcare professionals in Surgical Tech, PCT, and CMA roles Coordinated interviews, gathered feedback, and tracked placement metrics across multiple states Offered resume creation and career counseling through the Ready to Work initiative Managed relationships with digital creators, negotiated contracts, and guided brand strategy Built career growth plans and offered ongoing mentorship and performance guidance Tech Stack & Tools: Intercom, Gorgias, Zendesk, Shopify, Loop Returns, Stripe, Returnly Slack, Trello, Zoho CRM, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 WordPress (QA & light troubleshooting), Outlook, Textline Education: MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice This background supports my ability to read between the lines, resolve sensitive issues, and build strong relationships with empathy and professionalism.

  • Communications
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Presentation Design
  • Customer Service
  • Email Support

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