🏆 Top 1% Recruiter & HR Expert on Upwork 🏆
HR Expert, Full-Cycle Recruiter, and Reverse Recruiter/Career Coach with 12+ years across US, UK, EU, Gulf, and APAC markets. I help founders and hiring managers build healthy people operations, fill roles fast, and help candidates win interviews, without guesswork.
On Upwork, I am Top Rated Plus & I've delivered 100% Job Success, 3,400+ hours, and 40+ completed contracts. I'm available 40+ hrs/week for urgent or ongoing HR, recruiting, and People Ops needs.
HR Consulting & Fractional People Ops:
I stand up or upgrade your entire HR function end-to-end:
HR Strategy & Org Design: headcount planning, job architecture/levels, capacity & workforce planning
Policies & Compliance (non-legal): handbooks, contracts & letter templates, grievance/disciplinary processes, offboarding SOPs
Compensation & Benefits: market benchmarking, salary bands, offers, variable pay plans
Payroll & Admin: setup, monthly run checks, audits with finance
Performance Management: OKRs, KPI scorecards, 1:1s, feedback cycles, performance improvement plans
Employee Relations: case handling, investigations, manager coaching, engagement programs
Learning & Development: onboarding, ramps, training calendars, career paths
HRIS & Tools: BambooHR, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Zoho People, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Gusto
Employer Branding & Internal Comms: careers page, JD templates, interview rubrics, EVP
Deliverables: HR audit & roadmap, clean SOPs, policy pack, role library with JDs & levels, compensation framework, and a hiring/attrition/performance dashboard.
Recruiting for Hiring Managers & Founders:
I build high-performing teams from intake to onboarding:
Role calibration + compelling JDs
Deep sourcing (Boolean/X-ray, LinkedIn, GitHub, niche boards)
Structured screening, scorecards, and crisp hire/no-hire signals
Interview coordination, references, offers, and smooth onboarding
Tooling: Lever, Workable, JazzHR, Greenhouse, BambooHR, Zoho, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter
Reverse Recruiting for Job-Seekers:
I become your personal job-search engine:
ATS-optimized resume + high-impact LinkedIn refresh
Targeted applications with quantified bullets
Interview prep and salary/offer negotiation playbook
Why clients choose me
Full-stack People Ops + Talent partner: strategy, systems, and execution
Global coverage across time zones with proactive, same-day communication
Clear timelines, measurable outcomes, zero fluff
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Keywords: HR Consultant, Fractional HR, Fractional HRBP, People Operations, HR Manager, HR Generalist, Policies & Compliance, Compensation & Benefits, Comp Analyst, HRIS Implementation (BambooHR, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Zoho, Gusto), Performance Management, Employer Branding, Full-Cycle Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, IT Recruiter, Recruitment Manager, Candidate Sourcing, Boolean Search, X-ray Search, ATS, Interview Coach, Reverse Recruiter, Career Coach, Resume Writer
Recruiting
Candidate Interviewing
HR & Business Services
Human Resource Management
Policy Development
HR & Recruiting Software
IT Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Resume Writing
Data Entry
Hiring Strategy
Reverse Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing
Boolean Search
Rizwan A.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$7/hr
4.7
42 jobs
Not getting interviews despite applying to dozens or hundreds of jobs?
I help job seekers land more interviews through reverse recruiting, job application support, ATS resume optimization, LinkedIn profile improvement, tailored cover letters, and strategic application tracking.
I have helped 100+ job seekers secure interview opportunities by targeting the right roles, improving application materials, and applying with a focused strategy instead of sending random applications.
Here’s how I can help:
✔ Job Application Support
I can search for relevant jobs on LinkedIn, Indeed, company websites, and job boards, apply on your behalf, tailor applications, and track everything in Google Sheets.
✔ Reverse Recruiting
I identify suitable roles based on your resume, career goals, location, salary target, industry, and experience level.
✔ ATS Resume Optimization
I optimize resumes with role-specific keywords, clean formatting, strong bullet points, and recruiter-friendly language.
✔ Cover Letter Writing
I create tailored cover letters that match each job description and highlight your strongest qualifications.
✔ LinkedIn Profile Optimization
I improve your LinkedIn headline, About section, experience section, and keywords so recruiters can better understand your value.
✔ Job Search Tracking
I organize applications, job links, company names, statuses, and follow-ups so your job search stays clear and consistent.
My services are ideal for:
• Busy professionals who do not have time to apply daily
• Job seekers who are not getting enough interview calls
• Career changers who need help positioning their experience
• Executives and mid-level professionals targeting better roles
• Remote job seekers applying across multiple platforms
• International applicants who need organized application support
Why clients choose me:
✔ Helped 100+ job seekers secure interviews
✔ I apply strategically, not randomly
✔ I understand ATS systems and recruiter screening
✔ I tailor applications based on each job description
✔ I keep your job search organized and consistent
✔ I communicate clearly and deliver on time
Send me a message with your resume and target roles, and I’ll help you build a focused job search strategy.
Applicant Tracking Systems
Job Posting
Job Search Strategy
Job Description
Virtual Assistance
Job Description Writing
Resume Writing
Resume Design
CV/Resume Translation
Data Entry
Reverse Recruiting
Career Coaching
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Cover Letter Writing
LinkedIn Recruiting
Job Aid
IT Career Coaching
Job Portal
Microsoft Excel
Tech & IT
Mehmood A.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$11/hr
5.0
24 jobs
🏆 Top Rated on Upwork 🏆 +4 Years of Proven Experience 🏆 Certified Technical Recruiter
This is Mehmood - Your Expert Technical Recruiter | Recruiter | Talent Sourcer | Human Resources Specialist | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Linkedin Recruiter | Recruitment Researcher | Recruitment Specialist | Recruitment Consultant | Headhunter | LinkedIn Researcher | Tech Sourcer |
🚨 Immediate impact: Ready-made pipelines + 7-day plan—see candidate results in a week.
🧠 Technical depth: GitHub/LinkedIn sourcing + Boolean search expertise for hard-to-find devs.
🤝 Global coverage: Sourcing across Americas, UAE, LATAM, APAC, Asia, Europe, UK, Middle East, India, Ukraine, South Asia, Canada, Africa & Australia.
I help companies with:
🔎 Candidate Sourcing & Lead Generation — build prioritized Candidate Source List and pipelines.
🧾 Resume Screening & Candidate Evaluation — technical + culture fit checks, scorecards, shortlists.
💬 Candidate Interviewing & Candidate Management — structured screens, feedback loops, offer negotiation.
🛠️ Staff Recruitment & Management — end-to-end hiring, ATS workflows, weekly trackers.
🧩 Recruiting + HR alignment — align hiring to org goals, reduce time-to-fill, improve retention.
🧰 Tools & Tactics: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, ATS (Greenhouse/Workday/Lever), outreach templates, Zoom/Slack coordination.
⭐Job Platforms:
I've hands-on experience with the given below job platforms that I've excessively used over the time
✔️ Linkedin
✔️ Monster
✔️ Dice
✔️ Zip Recruiter
✔️ Indeed
⚡ Why I stand out (super-short):
⚡ Speed + Precision: I turn passive profiles into hire-ready candidates — fast.
🧠 Deep Sourcing: Boolean Search + LinkedIn Recruiting + GitHub/communities for needle-in-a-haystack hires.
🤝 Human-first Hiring: Candidate Interviewing with scorecards, Candidate Evaluation, and clear Candidate Recommendation.
⭐Top Tier Skills for Recruitment/Lead Generation
I am an expert when it comes to the following skills
✔️ Boolean Search
✔️ Google X-Ray Search
✔️ Job Posting
✔️ Cold Calling
✔️ Lead Generation
✔️ Data Compilation
✔️ Job Market Research
"Technical Recruiter" OR "IT Recruiter" OR “Recruiter” OR "Talent Sourcer" OR "Talent Scout" OR "Talent Acquisition Specialist" OR "Recruitment Researcher" OR “Recruitment Specialist” OR “Recruitment Consultant” OR “Headhunter” OR “Headhunting” OR "LinkedIn Researcher" OR "Tech Sourcer" OR "Talent Sourcer" OR “Sourcer” OR “Lead Generation”
Recruiting
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Management
Candidate Interviewing
Resume Screening
Candidate Sourcing
LinkedIn Recruiting
Human Resource Management
Communications
Boolean Search
Candidate Recommendation
Candidate Source List
Lead Generation
Sourcing
HR & Business Services
Samreen I.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$5/hr
5.0
13 jobs
I'm an HR Recruiter and Virtual Assistant helping founders and growing teams hire the right people and keep operations running smoothly.
With 4+ years of experience, I've placed 200+ candidates across tech and non-tech roles, conducted 100+ structured screening interviews, and consistently hit a 15–20% LinkedIn outreach response rate — nearly double the industry average of 8–12%.
Clients across the US, UK, UAE, Pakistan, Philippines, and France have trusted me to run their hiring end-to-end, from writing the job description to onboarding the final hire.
Here's what I handle for you:
✅ Full-cycle recruitment — sourcing, screening, interviews, offer support, onboarding
✅ LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Boolean/X-ray search
✅ Resume screening with structured scorecards
✅ Interview scheduling, coordination, and candidate communication
✅ HRIS setup and management (Zoho People, Zoho Recruit)
✅ HR policy documentation, onboarding/offboarding processes
✅ Virtual assistant support — scheduling, admin tasks, reporting, email management
✅ Bulk hiring experience for 10–100+ positions
I recruit for both technical roles (developers, DevOps, QA, UI/UX) and non-technical ones (sales, operations, support, admin, data entry).
Clear communication, organized pipelines, pre-vetted candidates within 2–3 weeks, and zero missed deadlines.
If you need a reliable HR Recruiter and Virtual Assistant without the cost of a full-time hire — let's talk.
Recruiting
Resume Screening
HR System Management
Technical Analysis
HR Cloud Onboard
HRsoft
Zoho Recruit
Zoho CRM
HR & Recruiting Software
Documentation
Reverse Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Virtual Assistance
Candidate Sourcing
Employee Onboarding
Administrative Support
Boolean Search
Human Resource Management
Data Entry
Draft Documentation
Fatima M.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$10/hr
4.8
41 jobs
I’m a Certified Professional Recruiter with 7+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, specializing in IT, Non-Tech, and Executive Search. I’ve successfully partnered with startups, SMEs, and global companies across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, helping them scale with high-quality, pre-qualified talent.
I’m highly skilled in Boolean and X-ray sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, and passive candidate outreach, with a proven record of placing hard-to-find technical and business professionals quickly.
🧩 Core Expertise
✅ Full-Cycle Recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, onboarding
✅ Talent Sourcing: Boolean Search, X-Ray Search, LinkedIn Recruiter, passive outreach
✅ ATS & CRM Tools: Workday, Bullhorn, BreezyHR, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, Zoho, Salesforce
✅ Job Boards: LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, GitHub, niche boards
🌍 Industries I Recruit For
✅ Technology & IT: Developers, Engineers, Cybersecurity, Cloud
✅ SaaS & eCommerce: Product, Marketing, Sales, UI/UX
✅ Oil & Gas / Utilities: Operations, HSE, Field Engineers
✅ Healthcare & Life Sciences: Nurses, Researchers, Medical Staff
✅ AI, ML & Robotics: Data Scientists, AI Engineers, Automation Roles
✅ Corporate & Finance: HR, Accounting, Admin, Customer Success
💡 Why Choose Me
✅ 100% Job Success | Top-Rated
✅ 97% Client Satisfaction
✅ 3400+ Upwork Hours Delivered
✅ Access to Premium Paid Tools at No Cost to You
✅ Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Recruitment Solutions
💬 If you’re looking for a Recruiter or Talent Sourcing Specialist who can fill your toughest roles quickly and professionally, click “Invite to Job” and let’s start building your dream team today.
Recruiting
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Management
Candidate Interviewing
Resume Screening
IT Recruiting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing
Boolean Search
Sourcing
Candidate Source List
Reverse Recruiting
Client Management
Staff Recruitment & Management
Candidate Recommendation
Kashif H.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$8/hr
5.0
7 jobs
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
I am a Senior Technical Sourcer & Recruiter with over 8 years of professional experience supporting companies across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. I specialize in end-to-end recruitment, candidate sourcing, and talent acquisition for both technical and medical roles, working remotely with startups, SMEs, and large enterprises.
Over the years, I’ve built a strong track record of helping businesses hire top-tier talent by leveraging my expertise in ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, and strategic headhunting.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮:
1) 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
From sourcing and screening to shortlisting and onboarding.
2) 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Skilled in identifying candidates across IT, Engineering, Medical, Sales, and Marketing roles.
3) 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Boolean search, database mining, cold outreach, and LinkedIn Recruiter strategies.
4) 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
Conduct in-depth phone/video interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
5) 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
Successfully hired candidates across the US, UK, CA, and AU markets.
6) 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐀𝐓𝐒):
Proficient in CATS, Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, and other recruitment tools.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞?
- 8+ years of proven success in remote recruitment and sourcing.
- Experience working with fast-paced startups and established enterprises.
- Ability to manage high-volume hiring projects under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure smooth hiring processes.
- Flexible with time zones and able to align with client schedules globally.
If you are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and results-driven recruiter who can help you build a high-quality talent pipeline and reduce your hiring time, then let’s connect and get started!
Keywords:
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐫 | 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 (𝐔𝐒, 𝐔𝐊, 𝐂𝐀, 𝐀𝐔) 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐫 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝟖+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 | 𝐈𝐓, 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐫 | 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 | 𝐔𝐒, 𝐔𝐊, 𝐂𝐀, 𝐀𝐔 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 & 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 | 𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭
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Resume Screening
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Lead Generation
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