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Danielle A.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$30/hr
4.0
3 jobs

I’m an experienced Remote Talent and Recruitment Manager with a strong track record of building, optimising, and managing recruitment functions for international and remote-first teams. Beyond sourcing and placing talent, I specialise in complete recruitment system builds, from early conceptualisation through to delivery of a fully working, tested, and scalable recruitment operation. This includes designing end-to-end hiring workflows, selecting and configuring ATS and CRM systems, building SOPs, and creating clear project plans so every step of the process is documented, repeatable, and easy to maintain. My systems are optimised for efficiency and clarity, automated where appropriate or kept manual where human judgment matters, and designed to scale. When maintained internally, these systems significantly reduce onboarding and training time for new team members. On the recruitment side, I bring hands-on expertise in sourcing, screening, and placing high-quality candidates across diverse industries. I work closely with clients to understand both immediate hiring needs and long-term growth goals, ensuring a strong candidate experience while maintaining compliance with data privacy and ethical hiring standards. I also have experience training and upskilling internal recruitment teams. This includes onboarding new recruiters, improving interview quality, strengthening candidate assessment, and helping teams understand and effectively use the systems and processes in place. The goal is not just implementation, but capability transfer so teams can operate confidently and independently. My background in mental health counselling (yes, it matters a lot in recruitment) adds depth to my approach, particularly in candidate assessment, stakeholder communication, and building people-centred processes that actually work in real teams. Clients typically bring me in to build or rebuild recruitment functions, fix inefficient or unclear hiring processes, introduce structure where there is chaos, and leave behind systems and documentation their teams can realistically maintain. If you are looking for someone who can build or fix your recruitment system, not just run it, I’m happy to help.

  • Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • Sourcing
  • Resume Screening
  • Interview Preparation
  • Relationship Management
Phillicia M.

North Riding, South Africa

$90/hr
5.0
29 jobs

A performance-driven Human Resources Specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning all HR verticals, coupled with robust administrative support skills. I bring a unique blend of HR expertise and strong organizational capabilities that enhance operational efficiency and boost employee satisfaction. My results-oriented approach is demonstrated through a proven record of accomplishment of overall effectiveness. I excel in collaborating with leadership teams, providing essential administrative support, and driving strategic HR initiatives that align with organizational goals.

  • HR & Business Services
  • Leadership Development
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Compensation Report
  • Termination
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Benefits
  • Strategy
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Bamboo Material
  • Procedure Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Freshdesk
Sherickson. S O.

Cape Town, South Africa

$19/hr
4.9
75 jobs

🥇 Top Rated Plus- Top 5% of talent on Upwork 🏆 70+ Satisfied Clients along with long-term Partnership 🕒 4000+ hours on Upwork. With over 10 years of experience, I help businesses hire top talent, manage digital projects, streamline operations, and achieve their goals with precision, strategy, and unwavering reliability. I’m more than just support, I’m the behind-the-scenes partner who brings structure, clarity, and momentum to your business. Whether it’s managing people, projects, or processes, I align closely with your vision and help turn goals into measurable results. 🔹 What I Bring to Your Business ✅ Human Resources & Recruitment Leadership From building people-first HR frameworks to sourcing and hiring high-impact talent, I manage everything from onboarding to performance reviews with a strategic and hands-on approach. ✅ Project & Account Management Excellence I’ve managed full-cycle WordPress, SEO, and digital projects, serving as the main point of contact for clients, gathering requirements, managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering consistent updates. I’m a ClickUp Power User and use systems like Slack, Loom, Google Drive, and CRMs to keep projects organised, on schedule, and fully transparent. ✅ Operational & Virtual Support That Drives Results Inbox management, scheduling, workflows, reporting, CRM updates, documentation, data entry, research, all handled with speed, accuracy, and intention so you can focus on growth. ✅ Clear Communication & Client Care I simplify technical concepts, ensure expectations are managed, and provide proactive updates so clients always feel supported and informed. 🔸 Why Clients Hire (and Rehire) Me Strategic, resourceful, and solutions-driven Highly organised with strong follow-through Proactive, communicative, and detail-oriented Exceptional at managing clients and remote teams Trusted with confidential and high-stakes work Obsessed with deadlines, quality, and exceptional service If you’re ready to elevate your operations, build a stronger team, and manage your projects with more clarity and consistency, I’m here to help you run your business like a well-oiled machine — and achieve your goals, every time. Skills & Expertise Recruitment (Full-Cycle & Volume) • Talent Sourcing • Technical Recruitment • C-Suite & Executive Hiring • Payroll • People Management • Project Management • Account Management • Process Improvement • Six Sigma • Task & Timeline Management • ClickUp (Power User) • Client Communication • Website/SEO Project Coordination • Content Documentation • Data Analysis • CRM Management • Onboarding • Problem-Solving • Marketing & Branding • Copywriting • Job Description Writing • LinkedIn Recruitment • Lead Generation • Adobe Photoshop

  • Human Resource Management
  • Boolean Search
  • Recruiting
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • IT Recruiting
  • Social Media Management
  • Sourcing
  • Staff Orientation & Onboarding Materials
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Training
Makgwale S.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$12/hr
5.0
3 jobs

🎯 Looking for a recruiter who finds the right people fast, communicates clearly, and keeps your hiring process moving? You're in the right place. I am a Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Specialist with approximately 2 years of recruitment experience across hospitality, tech, and operations sectors. Backed by an academic background in Organisational Psychology, I bring both the instinct and the structure needed to identify strong candidates and support efficient hiring pipelines. Here is what I can do for you: Candidate sourcing via LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and niche job boards Candidate pipeline building and management Resume screening and shortlisting against role requirements Job description writing and posting across multiple platforms ATS data entry and pipeline hygiene Interview scheduling and recruitment coordination Candidate outreach and communication 🌍 I have worked with international clients across multiple time zones in a fully remote environment and bring strong cross-cultural communication skills developed through nearly 2,000 one-on-one sessions with clients across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. ✅ Organised, responsive, and deadline driven. Ready to support your hiring needs from day one.

  • Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • Boolean Search
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Resume Screening
  • Job Description Writing
  • Human Resources
  • Candidate Interview Consulting
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Staffing Needs
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Executive Search
  • Job Posting
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Workday
  • BambooHR
  • Workable
  • GitHub
Darin U.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
4.9
67 jobs

Need reliable support to grow your business? I help companies streamline operations and scale through two key service areas: 🔹 Outsourcing Solutions – Managed support for sales, marketing, and operations tasks. I handle the hiring, training, and supervision so you get skilled associates without the management burden. 🔹 HR Consulting & Recruitment – From talent acquisition to HR strategy, I help businesses attract, hire, and retain the right people. Whether you need one-off recruitment or long-term HR support, I bring practical expertise across multiple industries. With my background in HR, recruitment, and business operations, I understand both the people side and the performance side of growing companies. My goal is to give you flexible, cost-effective solutions so you can focus on scaling your business while I take care of the execution. I look forward to working with you!

  • Business Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • HR & Business Services
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resources
  • HR Policy
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Business Process Outsourcing
  • Business Process Outsourcing IT Services
Jamie-Lee L.

Ballito, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

With over four years of professional experience in Human Resources, I have worn various hats from an HR Generalist to a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and Team Lead. My journey reflects a commitment to driving organizational growth, enhancing workplace culture, and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives. As an HR Generalist, I mastered a wide spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration, while my role as a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager sharpened my ability to attract top-tier talent and collaborate cross-functionally. My holistic HR perspective and dedication to creating inclusive workplaces position me as a valuable asset to any organization seeking HR expertise.

  • IT Recruiting
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Recruiting
  • Sourcing

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