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Carrie N.

Clearwater, Florida

$100/hr
4.7
154 jobs

I'm a former Vice President and Director of Human Resources with 30 years of HR leadership experience helping startups, nonprofits, and growing organizations solve practical HR challenges. I hold an M.S. in Human Resource Management and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and I'm the author of The Next Wave of People Management (2026) and Don't Quit Your Day Job, Learn to Love It (2009). I am also a speaker and Adjunct Professor. Whether you need an HR audit, updated employee handbook, guidance through a difficult employee relations issue, compensation support, custom management training, or executive-level HR guidance, I provide practical, legally sound solutions that help organizations move forward with confidence. My clients range from companies needing assistance with a single HR project to organizations that retain me as their Fractional or Interim HR Executive. No matter the scope, my goal is simple: provide practical HR solutions that protect your organization, support your employees, and make your job easier. Some of the projects I handle include: 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • HR audits and gap assessments including federal/state laws and SOC2 compliance • Employee handbooks, HR policies, and documentation • Multi-state compliance and employment law support • HR setup for growing or restructuring organizations (payroll, benefits, offer letters, etc.) • Practical use of AI-supported tools to streamline HR documentation, workflows, communication, and operational efficiency 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 • Job descriptions and role design • Performance management systems and goal setting • Employee evaluation frameworks and feedback tools • Organizational structure and reporting clarity 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Compensation benchmarking and salary structure support • Bonus and incentive design • Employee experience/culture surveys, analysis, and action planning • Retention strategies to improve engagement and reduce turnover • Career pathing and succession planning 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 • Employee relations guidance, disciplinary procedures, and complaint/grievance investigations • Recruiting process design and interview tools • Onboarding and training programs • Management coaching for HR-related issues 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗡𝗲𝘁-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗥 • Household employee job descriptions and hiring • Compensation planning and employment documentation • NDAs and confidentiality agreements • Performance management and annual reviews 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲 Clients trust me because I combine executive HR experience with practical expertise. I'm certified in conducting workplace investigations, have interviewed thousands of candidates throughout my career, and maintain a professional employment law resource that proactively tracks changes to federal and state employment laws. I provide thoughtful, responsive guidance that's tailored to your organization—not generic advice or one-size-fits-all templates. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, I’ve served as a Wish Granter for Make-A-Wish for over 20 years and previously served on the Board of Directors for a local Humane Society. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 • Education • Healthcare / Therapy / Medical Research • SaaS / Technology / AI Companies • E-commerce • Supply Chain • Energy & Utilities • Real Estate / Construction / Property Management • Financial Services • Parks & Recreation • Music Venues, Event Spaces, and Restaurants • Automotive • Fashion / Jewelry • Professional Services • Medical Devices • Startups & High-Growth Companies • Nonprofits

  • Human Resource Management
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Employment Handbook
  • Writing
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Policy Writing
  • Employee Relations
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Employment Law
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Coaching
  • Performance Management
  • Executive Coaching
  • Benefits
  • Human Resources Compliance
Maria P.

Santa Cruz, Philippines

$15/hr
4.5
86 jobs

Helping startups, staffing firms, agencies, and growing businesses hire top talent across the United States, Canada, Australia, APAC, Latam , the Middle East, and the Philippines. With 5+ years of recruitment experience and over 800 successful hires, I specialize in finding, engaging, and securing talent for businesses that need to scale efficiently without sacrificing quality. Whether you need one key hire or an entire team, I bring a structured, proven recruitment process that focuses on speed, candidate quality, communication, and long-term fit. What I Can Help You With ✅ Full-Cycle Recruitment ✅ Executive Search & Headhunting ✅ Technical Recruitment ✅ Healthcare Recruitment ✅ Accounting & Finance Recruitment ✅ Real Estate & Property Management Recruitment ✅ Digital Marketing Recruitment ✅ Startup Team Building ✅ Volume Hiring & High-Growth Recruitment ✅ Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) ✅ Candidate Sourcing & Talent Mapping ✅ Interview Coordination & Candidate Management ✅ ATS & Recruitment Workflow Optimization Industries I've Recruited For • Technology & SaaS , Non Tech, AI • Healthcare • Accounting & Finance • Real Estate & Property Management • Engineering & Manufacturing , Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing , • Telecommunications • Digital Marketing & E-Commerce • BPO & Outsourcing • Consulting & Professional Services • Staffing & Recruitment Agencies • Legal • insurance • Aerospace • Sales My Recruitment Process I believe successful hiring starts with understanding your business, your goal for the hire, not just your job description. Before launching a search, I work closely with clients to understand: • The role and responsibilities • Non-negotiable requirements • Team dynamics and culture • Compensation and hiring timeline • Success metrics for the position This allows me to build targeted sourcing strategies, attract qualified candidates, and present talent that aligns with both technical requirements and company culture. Tools & Platforms ATS & CRM: RecruiterFlow, Bullhorn, BambooHR, Zoho Recruit, Mondaycom, Trello, ClickUp, Asana, Fieldglass, GHL Job Boards & Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Monster, Dice, Handshake, HireEZ, Upwork, Google X-Ray Search, Social Media Recruiting Why Clients Work With Me ✔ 100+ Successful Hires ✔ Experience Supporting Startups to Enterprise Organizations ✔ Strong Candidate and Client Communication ✔ Research-Driven Recruitment Approach ✔ Fast Turnaround Without Sacrificing Quality ✔ Trusted Partner to Founders, Executives, and Hiring Managers Recruitment is more than filling vacancies; it's about helping businesses build teams that drive growth and helping candidates find opportunities where they can thrive. If you're looking for a recruiter who takes ownership, communicates proactively, and genuinely cares about finding the right fit, I'd love to discuss how I can support your hiring goals. Let's connect and build your team.

  • Human Resource Management
  • IT Recruiting
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Administrative Support
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Recruiting
  • Staffing Needs
  • Boolean Search
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Candidate Recommendation
  • Candidate Management
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
Anam A.

Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia

$25/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I am an HR professional with a robust experience in various HR functions primarily in Talent, Recruitment, HR Technology, Performance Management, and Training. With over 9 years of diverse experience, I can deliver great value to the organization by handling the HR unit and has the capability and experience of working in a Generalist / Business Partner capacity. With great problem-solving skills and a go-getter approach, I am an excellent resource to work with my client and deliver exceptional quality to the work. My experience in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment includes hiring in North Macedonia, Poland, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Demark, Greece, Ukraine, Russian, United Kingdom, Turkey, Pakistan, UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. I have hired for following roles, both tech/non-tech: 1- Dev-Op Engineer 2- Front End Developer 3- .Net Developer 4. iOS Developer 5. ERP Consultant 6. Project Manager 7. Media and Communication Manager 8. Finance/Audit roles 9. Digital Marketing roles 10. Customer Support 11. Healthcare professionals I have worked across multiple industries such as technology, Consulting, Outsourcing, Petrochemicals, Engineering, Publishing and Marketing and Media agencies and also Financial institutions. While working HRIS - I have hands-on experience working with multiple ATS and HRIS tools and technology. I have worked with SAP Success Factors, Recruitee, Bullhorn, and Exelsys. While working with HR technology, I have not only taken care of the systems in the capacity of Administrator and Analyst but have also taken a key role in the implementation. I have looked after the system configuration, process automation, end-user training, system troubleshooting, ongoing system upgrade, and people data audit as a Super-User/System Admin role. I can aptly look after the HRIS Advisory role for companies that need to hand over their HRIS from implementation to administration and ongoing support. In Talent & Performance Management, I have handled end-to-end performance appraisals for organizations digitally as well as trained managers and employees on how to hold a performance conversation. I have experience drafting and delivering training related to new hire orientation sessions, culture-building topics such as bullying and anti-harassment, diversity & Inclusion, and other bespoke sessions. Additionally, I can assume the Advisory role to guide the organizations on employee engagement and different ways to improve and strengthen their employee retention. Other than handling these things, with my compassionate and empathetic disposition, I can handle the over HR Business Partner role quite efficiently. I am available for the organization for short as well as long term contracts. Please reach out to discuss and I will definitely contribute well into your organization.

  • Human Resource Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Research Papers
  • Academic Writing
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Performance Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Zendesk
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Customer Support
  • Workday
Rashaunah W.

Chicago, Illinois

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I'm a SHRM-CP certified HR and Operations Consultant with 7+ years of experience helping organizations streamline people operations, improve compliance, automate repetitive processes, and build scalable internal systems. I've worked with startups, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, logistics companies, and highly regulated industries to solve operational challenges that sit at the intersection of HR, recruiting, technology, and business operations. My work goes far beyond traditional HR. I design the systems, workflows, dashboards, and tools that help organizations save time, reduce manual work, improve employee experience, and make better business decisions. What I can help with Human Resources ⭐Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations ⭐Multi-State HR Compliance ⭐Employee Handbooks & Policy Development ⭐SOP Development ⭐ADA, Leave & Accommodation Processes ⭐Performance Management ⭐Employee Onboarding ⭐HR Audits ⭐Manager Training Recruiting & Talent Acquisition ⭐Full-Cycle Recruiting ⭐LinkedIn Recruiter ⭐Candidate Screening ⭐Interview Design ⭐Hiring Process Optimization ⭐ATS Management ⭐Reference Checks ⭐Recruitment Strategy Business Operations ⭐Workflow Design ⭐Process Improvement ⭐Operations Documentation ⭐Knowledge Management ⭐Internal Portals ⭐Employee Intranets ⭐Administrative Systems ⭐Change Management Automation & HR Technology ⭐Google Workspace Solutions ⭐Google Apps Script ⭐Google Sheets Automations ⭐Interactive Dashboards ⭐Business Process Automation ⭐HR Support Ticket Systems ⭐KPI Reporting ⭐Custom Internal Tools

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources
  • HR & Business Services
  • Training
  • Benefits
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Recruiting
  • Education
  • Grant Writing Consultation
  • HR Policy
Tanya O.

Reading, Pennsylvania

$150/hr
4.9
136 jobs

Experienced talent acquisition manager; expertise includes all aspects of the recruiting lifecycle from candidate identification to offer negotiation and a track record of success across multiple industries and companies Extensive experience designing and implementing recruiting infrastructure (processes, technologies and procedures) that streamline operations, maximize efficiencies and support business goals Possess a history of successfully identifying and recruiting highly qualified candidates for critical programs under tight deadlines utilizing aggressive advertising, networking and social media outreach techniques Effectively collaborate with executives, program managers, project managers and cross-functional teams to align strategic business needs with innovative recruiting strategies and cost effective programs Masterful team leader and manager skilled at leading teams of recruiting professionals to meet ambitious hiring goals; continuously grows and maintains contact database of highly qualified IT professionals Proactive recruiter that quickly and efficiently fills highly specialized positions; identified qualified candidates within an average turn time of forty-eight (48) hour turn time, candidate placed perm within thirty (30) days

  • Human Resource Management
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Business Coaching
  • Business Writing
  • Candidate Management
Manisha N.

Mumbai, India

$22/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Building Better Teams • Workplaces • Processes With 15+ years of HR experience across startups, mid-sized companies, and large organizations, I help growing businesses build scalable people processes that strengthen HR operations, support compliance, and create a better employee experience. I am a Top Rated Upwork consultant with a 100% Job Success Score and experience supporting clients across multiple industries. What I can help you with: 🔹Employee Lifecycle Management Compensation and Benefits including Payroll Administration • Performance Management • Onboarding & Offboarding • F&F • HR Documentation • HR Analytics • HRIS 🔹 Policies, Processes & Compliance HR policies • SOPs • Employee handbooks • Leave & attendance systems • Legal compliance support • HR Audits and Gap Analysis 🔹 Employee Engagement & Experience Employee Connection • Grievance Handling • Conflict Management • Personalized dealings • Feedback systems 🔹 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Manpower Planning • Job descriptions • Shortlisting • Screening • Interviews • Negotiation & Offer rollout • Background Verification 🔹 Employer of Record (EoR) / HR Outsourcing Support Your employee on my payroll • Employee Lifecycle Management • Documentation • Full legal compliance with Indian Laws and Taxation 🔹 Project Coordination and Management Technology Workflow tools such as Asana, Trello • Planning platforms such as Mural • Productivity platforms like Hubstaff • HRMS and Payroll software such as GreytHR Why Choose Me ✔ 15+ years of cross-industry HR experience ✔ Strong foundation in both manual & automated HR systems ✔ Skilled in handling sensitive employee matters with empathy ✔ Excellent communication, professionalism, and discipline ✔ Quick turnaround time and structured workflows ✔ Experience supporting global teams & remote-first companies ✔ Detail-oriented and reliable — no micromanagement needed Key Accomplishments # Built a complete HR function and culture from scratch for a startup of 10 employees. # Led the digitization of HR data for 4,000+ employees, implementing HRIS and coordinating with IT on system requirements and bug fixes. # Contributed to a company’s growth from 70 to 110 employees during my early recruitment projects. ✨If you are looking for practical, tailored, end-to-end HR solutions designed to support your Organization's growth — LET'S COLLABORATE!

  • Human Resource Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • HR Policy
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Procedure Development
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Analysis
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Engagement
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Employee Communications
  • Employee Relations
  • Personnel Records
  • HR System Management
  • Policy Development
  • Organizational Development

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How to Hire Top Human Resource Managers

How to hire human resource managers

From recruiting new talent to managing employee relations, human resources (HR) management is a lot of work. An HR manager can help you better manage your business’s most vital resource: its people.

So how do you hire HR management consultants? What follows are some tips for finding top HR managers on Upwork.

How to shortlist HR management professionals

As you’re browsing available HR management consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the freelancers you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want an HR manager who understands the nuances of sourcing and managing talent in your industry.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., assembling employee benefits packages).
  • Feedback Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular HR manager.

How to write an effective HR management job post

With a clear picture of your ideal HR manager in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective HR management job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From onboarding talent to executive coaching, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or collaboration tools, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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HR MANAGERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is HR management?

HR management is an umbrella term that encompasses all the tasks needed to manage an organization’s human capital. HR managers perform a wide variety of functions, including talent acquisition, leadership development, and the development of grievance procedures.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in HR management professionals:

  • Human resources management
  • Organizational development
  • Recruiting
  • Applicant tracking systems (e.g., ADP, Taleo, Kenexa BrassRing)

Why hire HR managers?

The trick to finding top HR managers is to identify your needs. Are you looking for a freelancer to establish a leadership development track in your organization? Will your HR manager also be in charge of implementing a new talent acquisition system at your business? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire an HR manager?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced HR manager may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their HR management services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.