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. 🎯
Recruiting
Candidate Interview Consulting
Recruiting Process Consulting
Personnel Selection
Applicant Tracking Systems
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Interviewing
Job Posting
Resume Screening
LinkedIn Recruiting
IT Recruiting
Staff Recruitment & Management
Candidate Sourcing
Boolean Search
Internet Recruiting
Human Resource Management
Sourcing
Administrative Support
Data Entry
Lead Generation
Akriti J.
Brampton, Canada
$75/hr
5.0
63 jobs
🏆 Expert-Vetted Technical Recruiter | Global Hiring for Scale & Speed
I Turn Hiring Headaches into Hiring Wins
Looking for an IT recruiter who actually delivers?I help tech companies cut time-to-hire by 32–46% while improving candidate quality—not sacrificing it.
I’m a hands-on IT Recruiter, Talent Sourcer, and Headhunter who partners with fast-growing tech companies to hire the right talent, faster.
What I Do 🎯
As your IT recruiting and talent acquisition partner, I manage the entire hiring lifecycle—from sourcing hard-to-find candidates to closing offers and supporting onboarding.
I recruit globally for:
- Engineering & Technical Roles
- Product & Growth
- Leadership & Executive (C-level, VP, Founders)
Industries I specialize in include SaaS, Web3, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and emerging tech.
This isn’t resume dumping. I operate as an embedded recruiter who owns outcomes.
My Recruiting Approach ⚙️
I combine aggressive candidate sourcing with a structured, repeatable hiring process.
Think of me as:
- Recruiter
- Talent Sourcer
- HR Partner
- Recruitment Operations VA
- all in one.
I handle sourcing, screening, interview coordination, stakeholder alignment, offer negotiation, ATS management, and candidate experience—so your team stays focused on decision-making, not logistics.
Services & Expertise 💼
🔹 IT Recruiting & Technical Talent Sourcing
I build high-quality pipelines using advanced LinkedIn recruiting, Boolean search, competitor mapping, and niche community sourcing—reaching passive candidates your competitors never see.
🔹 Full-Cycle Recruitment Management
From first outreach to signed offer, I manage interviews, conduct video prescreens, track pipelines, and provide weekly progress updates.
🔹 Executive Search & Leadership Hiring
For senior and C-level roles, I bring headhunter-level discretion, market insight, and strong compensation negotiation—targeting leaders with proven scaling experience.
🔹 Hiring Process Optimization
I help standardize interview frameworks and assessment criteria, improving interview-to-offer ratios and reducing hiring friction.
Proven Recruiting Results 📊
- 46% faster hiring for a precision equipment tech company (3 placements)
- 33% reduction in time-to-hire for a data security software firm
- 32% faster closes for an ad-tech platform
- 21-day average fill time across concurrent roles
- Built scalable hiring infrastructure to support 10x growth
These results come from disciplined execution—not luck.
Roles I Specialize In 🚀
1. Engineering & Technical
-Full-stack developers
-Blockchain & protocol engineers
-DevOps & security specialists
-Technical founders & architects
2. Product & Growth
-Product managers
-Growth & performance marketers
-GTM leaders & agile coaches
3. Executive Search
-CTOs, VPs of Engineering
-CPOs, Heads of Product
-Technical and scaling-stage founders
How I Work 🤝
I integrate directly with your team as an embedded recruiter, not a distant vendor.
You get:
- Weekly pipeline reviews
- Transparent sourcing metrics
- Proactive problem-solving
- Strong candidate experience management
Post-hire, I support onboarding and offer replacement guarantees where applicable.
Why Work With Me? ✨
1. Specialized Focus
I don’t dabble in tech recruiting—I live in it.
2. End-to-End Ownership
I own the entire hiring process, not just sourcing.
3. Speed Without Compromise
Fast hiring, high standards, zero shortcuts.
4. Long-Term Partnership
I build hiring systems, not one-off placements.
Ready to Hire Smarter? 💪
If your hiring is slow, your pipeline is weak, or your team lacks dedicated recruiting capacity—it’s fixable.
Your competitors already have a recruiting edge.
Let’s build yours. 🎯
Recruiting
Candidate Interview Consulting
Recruiting Process Consulting
Personnel Selection
Applicant Tracking Systems
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Interviewing
Job Posting
Resume Screening
LinkedIn Recruiting
IT Recruiting
Staff Recruitment & Management
Candidate Sourcing
Boolean Search
Internet Recruiting
Human Resource Management
Candidate Source List
Candidate Recommendation
Sourcing
Administrative Support
Leslie A.
Coquitlam, Canada
$40/hr
5.0
84 jobs
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.
Applicant Tracking Systems
Human Resource Information System
Human Resource Management
HR & Business Services
HR & Recruiting Software
HR System Management
HR Policy
Staff Recruitment & Management
IT Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Boolean Search
Candidate Sourcing
Employee Onboarding
Performance Management
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources Consulting
Human Resources Strategy
Human Resource Information System Implementation
Human Resources Compliance
Human Resources Analytics
Lipika D.
Halifax, Canada
$40/hr
4.9
32 jobs
With over 14 years of diverse experience in HR & Recruitment consulting, as well as reverse recruiting, I bring a strategic, tech-enabled, and people-focused approach to hiring and career development. I’ve partnered with startups, enterprises, and government organizations worldwide, delivering top-tier recruitment solutions, HR process optimization, and career support services tailored to both individual and organizational needs.
I leverage AI-powered recruitment and HR tools to enhance efficiency, improve candidate quality, and streamline workflows. I also specialize in the implementation and customization of HRIS and ATS platforms such as BambooHR, Workday, Zoho Recruit, and Workable, helping clients automate processes and build scalable HR infrastructures.
Whether you're looking to build a high-performing team, optimize HR operations, implement ATS/HRIS systems, or advance your career, I can help.
🔍 Industries Covered:
Startups | Tech | Healthcare | Finance | Construction | Government | Education | Retail | Manufacturing | Insurance
💡 What I Offer:
-Strategic talent sourcing and headhunting (AI-assisted tools for precision hiring)
-HR consulting, process audits, and ATS/HRIS implementation
-Reverse recruiting and job search support
-Professional resume & cover letter writing (ATS-friendly)
-LinkedIn profile optimization & personal branding
-Employer branding and hiring consultation
Let’s work together to make hiring smarter, HR systems stronger, and job searches more impactful.
Human Resource Information System
Job Posting
Communications
Payroll Accounting
Human Resource Management
Data Entry
Email Communication
Candidate Sourcing
Administrative Support
Resume Writing
Virtual Assistance
English
Claudelle B.
Montreal, Canada
$65/hr
5.0
29 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
Candidate Interviewing
LinkedIn Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing
Translation
Aaron V.
Lincoln, Canada
$50/hr
5.0
1,360 jobs
🥇 Expert-vetted top 1% on Upwork. 🥇
Industry leader with 10+ years partnering directly with hiring managers at Google, Meta, Apple, Tesla, and Amazon. I've written 5,000+ resumes and reviewed 100,000+ applications. My clients have a 95% interview rate within 60 days. That's not luck. That's strategy.
Recruiting is split into two worlds: 50% algorithm, 50% human judgment. Most candidates fail at one. I make sure you win at both. I specialize in the 10-second test, passing ATS filters that screen 80% before any human reviews your application.
My expertise comes from a decade of hands-on work with ATS platforms like Workday, Lever, Greenhouse, iCIMS, BambooHR, and Jobvite. I understand exactly how these systems parse resumes and what signals matter to both machines and hiring managers.
This goes far beyond keyword stuffing. I've spent years reverse-engineering what actually works across different environments and how to design resumes that pass automated screening and command recruiter attention.
My MBA thesis focused on technology and talent acquisition has earned me the chance to be
featured in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, and Digital Journal, which informs every resume I build.
Every project is handled personally by me. No outsourcing. No templates. No cookie-cutter approaches. Just a tailored strategy that reflects your unique value and authentic voice.
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📢 “But what about AI? Don’t online resume builders handle that now?” 📢
Fair question. Tools like ChatGPT or Claude are fast, but they're not strategic. They generate clean formats and surface-level keyword matches, which sounds good until you realize the output looks like 10,000 other resumes. Generic. Repetitive. Disconnected from your career narrative.
Here's what tools can't do: capture complexity. A non-linear career path. Leadership potential buried in your experience. Technical depth that needs to translate into business value. These platforms aren't built to understand how hiring managers actually evaluate talent or what signals they're reading between the lines.
I understand the technical layer (how ATS parses resumes) and the human layer (how recruiters assess intent, growth, and cultural fit). That combination is where strategy happens. I don't just fill in templates. I structure your entire narrative around what actually drives hiring decisions.
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🕒 Ready to get serious about your next move? Here is how it works. 🕒
1) Strategy Conversation: We start by understanding your goals, what's been holding you back, and how you want to position yourself in the market.
2) Diagnostics: I audit your current resume against ATS requirements and what hiring managers are actually looking for. You get clear feedback on what's working and what needs to change.
3) Narrative Mapping: We map out your career story. This isn't just listing achievements, it's positioning them so they answer what hiring teams are actually asking.
4) Resume Drafting: I build your resume with every section intentional. Achievements are contextualized, keywords are strategic, and your voice comes through.
5) Refinement Rounds: You review the draft, I iterate based on your feedback. We continue until the final version reflects both strategic precision and your authentic voice.
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