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
Greg B.
Fairfield, California
$100/hr
5.0
100 jobs
I work with founders and CEOs who want their hiring process to reflect their values. It should be organized and effective, and it should also be respectful and fair for everyone involved.
As a fractional Talent Acquisition and hiring process leader, I partner with tech companies, nonprofits, and for‑purpose organizations focused on social, health, and environmental impact. I help you design and run hiring in a way that supports your mission and your business, without turning it into a constant source of friction for your team or your candidates.
Over the past 15+ years, I have worked with early‑stage startups, growth companies, and larger enterprises in tech and related industries, as well as nonprofits and volunteer‑driven organizations. My background includes hands‑on recruiting, building out TA functions, and improving how companies show up to candidates, from the first touchpoint through the signed offer.
**What I do**
- Lead or support full‑cycle recruiting for key hires (technical, AI/ML, CX, G&A, and leadership roles).
- Design or tune your hiring process so it is clear, consistent, and easy to run.
- Run focused sourcing sprints to build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Help you choose and set up the right tools (ATS and sourcing platforms) so your team is not fighting the system every day.
- Advise on how your employer brand and candidate experience come across in the market.
**Who I work with**
- Founders and CEOs who care about both performance and people, and who want a high‑EQ approach to hiring.
- Tech, AI/NLP, and SaaS companies that need a practical TA partner who can roll up their sleeves.
- Nonprofits and for‑purpose organizations focused on social impact, health, education, or the environment, and who want their hiring experience to match their values.
**Examples of past work**
- For an AI/NLP healthcare software company, led fractional, full‑cycle recruiting and filled 16 roles across engineering, professional services, IT, and marketing.
- For a 100% volunteer organization, built and expanded the Talent Acquisition function across the US, evaluated several ATS options, and implemented JazzHR.
- For venture‑backed and growth‑stage firms, supported executive and specialist searches, candidate evaluation for studies, and talent mapping for key functions.
**How I work**
- Flexible, fractional support, from short, focused projects to ongoing 20–40 hours per month.
- US‑based (Pacific Time), remote, and comfortable working directly with founders, HR leaders, or functional heads.
- Straightforward communication, regular check‑ins, and a calm, steady approach, especially when roles are critical or time‑sensitive.
Clients have described me as professional, collaborative, reliable, and solution‑oriented, and many have chosen to work with me more than once. If you want a talent partner who understands both process and people, and who treats candidates the way you would want your own team to be treated, I would be glad to talk about how we can work together.
Startup Consulting
Career Coaching
LinkedIn Development
Recruiting
Katherine A.
Sacramento, California
$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs
- Organization design, employee relations, performance management, hiring plans, onboarding, job descriptions, HRBP, and HR infrastructure - handbook, benefits, compensation, culture & values, recruiting
- ICF Professional Executive Coach (PCC)
- Industry experience in Legal, Financial Services, Pharma & BioTech, Healthcare, and SaaS & Enterprise Software; 8+ years in healthcare and sales recruitment; experience in Private Equity- and Venture (VC)-backed companies
- Partner to individuals for job searches, career transitions, resume review and creation, interview coaching; specific expertise partnering with VP and C-level Executives
- 8+ years' experience in start-ups and high-growth companies including mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, integration, and HR and People process creation
- HR system and vendor selection and implementation experience including payroll, LMS, HRIS, and
- Passionate about Health Equity
HR & Business Services
Human Resources
Mergers & Acquisitions
Recruiting
Employee Training
Executive Coaching
Executive Search
Human Resources Strategy
Startup Company
Startup Consulting
Carina W.
Simi Valley, California
$28/hr
5.0
1 jobs
SUMMARY
Dynamic Operations Support Manager and Executive Search expert with 11+ years of experience leading global engagements across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC. Certified in U.S. P&L Management, with a proven track record of optimizing workflows and reducing operational costs, Expert at bridging the gap between operational efficiency, financial oversight, and top-tier talent acquisition.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Leadership & Team Management: Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Coaching & Mentoring.
• Certified in P&L Management (U.S. Standard): Validated expertise in analyzing income statements, identifying revenue leaks, and optimizing operational costs.
• Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: Full-Cycle recruiting and Executive Level recruiting, Lead generation, cold-calling, sourcing passive candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, candidate write-up, Candidate Relationship Management, Knowledgeable in Boolean Searches (LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Business & Sales: Business Development Management and Market Mapping, Marketing to prospects.
• Technical Ecosystem: Microsoft Tools, ATS/Applicant Tracking System, Salesforce, Maxhire, SuccessFactors, BambooHR, Profiles, Vincere, Searcher Express, D&B Hoovers, and Boardex.
• Industry Verticals: Consulting/Professional Services, HealthCare, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Technology IT/Engineering, Semiconductor, and Manufacturing.
Recruiting
Management Consulting
Stakeholder Management
Cold Calling
Candidate Interviewing
BambooHR
Applicant Tracking Systems
Salesforce
Team Management
Executive Search
Business Development
Boolean Search
LinkedIn Lead Generation
LinkedIn
LinkedIn Recruiting
Mitzel Iris P.
Mission Viejo, California
$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I help startups hire faster, streamline HR operations, and build smooth, compliant onboarding processes.
Are you scaling your team and need a reliable HR partner to find top talent, manage hiring operations, or improve your onboarding experience? I’m here to help.
With over 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment and HR operations, I’ve helped startups grow from fewer than 10 to over 200 employees across the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and the Philippines. I’ve hired for tech, creative, and corporate roles, from developers and designers to HR, finance, and translators.
Here's what I bring to the table:
✅ End-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviews, offers
✅ Expert interview scheduling across time zones
✅ Remote onboarding program design and execution
✅ HR platform onboarding & HRIS setup (ATS, payroll, scheduling tools)
✅ Hiring data reporting (time-to-fill, candidate experience, source of hire)
✅ ATS experience: Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean/X-ray search
✅ Conducting training sessions for new hires and teams (policies, workflows, tools)
Whether you’re hiring your first remote employee or building an international team, I’ll help you create smooth, scalable HR and recruiting processes while maintaining a human, personalized approach in every interaction.
Let’s connect and make your next great hire happen. 💼
Human Resource Management
Data Analysis
Employee Engagement
Staff Recruitment & Management
Employee Onboarding
Google Workspace
HR & Business Services
Candidate Interviewing
Database Management System
Training & Development
Christine L.
Westminster, California
$55/hr
5.0
24 jobs
Results-driven HR and People Operations professional with proven success in fast-paced environments across automotive and tech sectors, including Tesla, NICE, and Replit. Skilled in onboarding, performance management, benefits, employee relations, and HR data analysis, supporting the full employee lifecycle with a focus on compliance and engagement.
Experienced in project coordination, scheduling, and workflow management to ensure smooth operations. Proficient in Workday, Greenhouse, Trinet, Rippling, Justworks, Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong background in niche tech recruiting for clients like TD Bank and Connex, placing top talent in competitive industries. Known for clear communication, collaboration, and fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
Key Skills
HR & People Operations:
Onboarding
Performance Management
Benefits Administration
Employee Relations
HR Data Analysis
Recruitment & Selection (Engineering, Technicians, Planners, Niche Tech Recruiting for Banks and Utilities)
Administrative:
Project Management
Time Management & Scheduling
Calendar Management
Content Creation (Canva)
Technical:
Workday
Greenhouse
Trinet
Rippling
Justworks
Twitter
Discord
Slack
Zoom
LinkedIn
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
Calendly
Pages
Other:
Financial Accounting
Teamwork
Leadership
Cold Calling
Customer Service
Management Skills
Human Resources Consulting
Project Management
Human Resources Compliance
Qualtrics
Resume Development
Management Development
Resume
Greenhouse Software
Employee Onboarding
Human Resources
LinkedIn
Resume Screening
Pages
LinkedIn Development
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