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Aparajita C.

Nashik, India

$12/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I help startups, SMEs, and growing organizations across the US, UK, India, and APAC build structured, scalable, and compliance-driven HR systems that support business growth, operational clarity, governance, and audit readiness. With 9+ years of experience across HR consulting, organizational development (OD), HR operations, and compliance frameworks, I specialize in HR transformation — helping businesses move from chaotic, reactive HR environments to structured, process-driven systems aligned with business goals. Many growing organizations struggle with: - Unstructured HR processes - Lack of SOPs and documentation - Compliance risks and audit gaps - Unclear roles and accountability - Scaling and operational inefficiencies I help solve these challenges through strategic HR frameworks, process optimization, organizational effectiveness, and compliance architecture — including ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001 aligned systems. What I Help Businesses With: HR Setup, Transformation & Process Optimization - HR department setup from scratch - HR audits & gap analysis - HR process restructuring - Workflow optimization & scalable HR systems HR Policies, SOPs & Compliance - HR policies & employee handbooks - SOP development & process mapping - Compliance documentation & governance support - Offer letters, contracts & HR templates Performance Management & Organizational Development - KPI/KRA framework design - Performance management systems - Organizational structure & role clarity - Employee lifecycle design Compliance & Workforce Systems - ISO 27001:2022 HR compliance support - ISO 9001 process alignment - HRMS implementation support - HR analytics, onboarding & workforce systems Industries & Experience: I have worked with startups, SMEs, manufacturing companies, healthcare organizations, and service-based businesses to build scalable HR systems that improve accountability, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable growth. I have also supported organizations aligned with DBHDD and GVRA requirements for the State of Georgia. Why Clients Work With Me - Strategic yet execution-focused approach - Expertise in HR + ISO compliance integration - Structured, scalable, and practical HR solutions - Strong focus on operational excellence and governance - Experience supporting scaling organizations and transformation projects If your organization needs structured HR systems, compliance-ready processes, or organizational development support, I can help build frameworks that scale efficiently and reduce operational risk.

  • Performance Management
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • HR Policy
  • Company Policy
  • Process Documentation
  • HR System Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Internal Auditing
  • Employment Handbook
  • Policy Development
  • Employment Law
  • Employee Onboarding
  • HR & Business Services
  • Employee Training
  • Administrative Support
  • Human Resources Analytics
  • Training & Development
Sanjana P.

Mysore, India

$30/hr
5.0
54 jobs

🚀 Transform the Way You Build and Lead People I’m Sanjana Pernenkil, a Global HR Consultant with over 17 years of international experience spanning the United States, Europe, the UAE, and Asia. I help leaders connect people, data, and business strategy to build organizations that scale with purpose and intelligence. Over the years, I’ve partnered with companies, advising on HR transformations, global payroll and benefits governance, organizational design, and people analytics for both multinationals and fast-growing startups. What makes my work stand out is the combination of research depth, analytical precision, and human understanding. I’m known for learning fast, solving complex challenges through evidence-based design, and delivering solutions that are not just compliant but transformative. 🌍 How I Help Businesses Thrive Strategic HR and Organizational Design Partnering with founders and leadership teams to create scalable structures, performance systems, and workforce strategies that align with long-term goals. Total Rewards and Global Pay Strategy Designing transparent and equitable pay frameworks across multiple countries, supported by market data and financial modeling for sustainable growth. Gen AI and Digital HR Transformation Integrating AI into HR in meaningful ways: from analytics and decision dashboards to learning personalization, while keeping the human element intact. People Analytics and Workforce Insights Turning complex HR data into clear stories that inform executive decisions, enhance engagement, and shape workforce resilience. Advisory for Small and Medium Businesses Helping business owners build HR foundations that are structured, scalable, and compliant from day one, without unnecessary complexity. Global Recruitment and Leadership Hiring Strategist Designing strategies across organizations on how to approch niche, high-quality talent across the globe, accelerating time to hire and improving retention of respective hiring teams. 🧩 My Signature Approach * Every project starts with research and context. * I don’t use templates, I study your organization, culture, and challenges before designing frameworks that are relevant, data-backed, and realistic. * Clients often describe me as their “thinking partner”, someone who listens deeply, brings clarity to chaos, and designs people systems that leaders can believe in. 🏅 Credentials and Recognition * Expert-Vetted (Top 1%) Professional and Gold Star Badge on Upwork * Certified Agile HR, SCRUM, and OKR Practitioner * APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Certified (2024) * Creator of the HR Readiness Assessment Framework (HR-in-a-Box™) * International Speaker at various conferences in US * Advisor to organizations on AI ethics, pay equity, M&A integration, and workforce transformation 🌟 Let’s Connect If you are scaling a business, rethinking your people strategy, or seeking a partner to make HR your competitive advantage, let’s talk. I’ll help you build systems that are intelligent, inclusive, and ready for the future of work.

  • Performance Management
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Training & Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resources Analytics
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • HR Policy
  • Administrative Support
  • HR & Business Services
  • Process Documentation
  • Project Management
  • HR System Management
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Generative AI
  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering
Traci K.

Fairfield, Connecticut

$75/hr
4.7
50 jobs

I help organizations build the people, processes, and operational infrastructure they need to scale efficiently, attract exceptional talent, and create outstanding employee experiences. As Founding Partner of Greenfield Source Advisors, I partner with executive teams to strengthen recruiting, human resources, talent strategy, benefits administration, and business operations. My focus is helping companies build practical, scalable systems that improve efficiency, support growth, and allow leaders to focus on what matters most—growing their business. For more than 24 years, I've partnered with organizations ranging from emerging startups and privately held businesses to complex, highly regulated companies across life sciences, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, financial services, and professional services. Regardless of industry or company size, my objective remains the same: align people, processes, and operations to drive stronger business performance. Areas of Expertise Executive Search & Strategic Recruiting Talent Acquisition Leadership & Process Optimization HR Operations & People Infrastructure Employee Onboarding & Offboarding Programs Workforce Planning & Organizational Design Payroll, Benefits Administration & Employee Benefits Coordination Benefits Strategy, Vendor Selection & Renewal Support ATS Selection, Implementation & Optimization Performance Management & Employee Development Employee Relations & HR Compliance Support Recruiting Operations & Hiring Manager Enablement Fractional HR Leadership & Business Operations Support As organizations grow, it's common to add more software, more processes, or more people to solve operational challenges. I take a different approach by designing streamlined systems that improve visibility, eliminate inefficiencies, and enable teams to work smarter—not harder. This includes: Building scalable recruiting processes that improve hiring outcomes and reduce time-to-fill Developing HR frameworks that support compliance, consistency, and an exceptional employee experience Evaluating and coordinating employee benefits programs that balance workforce needs with business objectives Streamlining operational workflows across HR, recruiting, finance, and leadership teams Improving communication, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration Implementing practical systems that reduce manual work and increase productivity Supporting organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change The Results Faster, more effective hiring Stronger employee engagement and retention Better workforce planning and organizational alignment Competitive and well-managed benefits programs Increased operational efficiency and accountability Reduced administrative burden for leadership Scalable infrastructure that grows with the business What differentiates my approach is my ability to bridge strategy and execution. I don't simply recommend improvements—I work alongside leadership teams to implement practical solutions that are embraced by employees, deliver measurable results, and remain sustainable over the long term. Whether an organization needs recruiting leadership, HR infrastructure, payroll and benefits support, operational process improvement, workforce planning, or strategic talent acquisition, I bring a hands-on, business-focused perspective backed by more than two decades of experience helping companies build stronger teams, stronger operations, and stronger businesses. If you're looking to improve hiring, strengthen HR operations, optimize employee benefits, streamline business processes, or build the infrastructure needed for long-term growth, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

  • Tech & IT
  • Recruiting
  • Staff Orientation & Onboarding Materials
  • Staffing Needs
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Slack
  • Human Resources
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Human Resource Information System Implementation
  • Benefits
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Recommendation
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
Phillicia M.

North Riding, South Africa

$90/hr
5.0
29 jobs

Performance-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with 20+ years of global experience—and a genuine passion for connecting exceptional people with the right opportunities. I’ve helped companies across the US, Europe, Latin America, and beyond build high-performing teams, with a special knack for finding marketing, sales, and engineering stars. If you’re looking to tap into South Africa’s dynamic talent pool—or cost-effective markets like India, Pakistan, or the Philippines—I’m your go-to expert. I understand highly complex role specifications and have successfully filled positions up to the C-suite level, ensuring even the most critical and nuanced searches are handled with precision. I blend speed, agility, and smart workflow automation to deliver results fast—without ever compromising on quality. My secret sauce? An engaging candidate experience that keeps your brand top of mind and top of inbox for top-tier talent. Whether you’re scaling a startup or expanding globally, I bring deep market insight, hands-on sourcing, and a dash of fun to every search. Let’s make hiring your new favorite part of business—together!

  • 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
Lillian J.

Las Vegas, Nevada

$55/hr
4.3
48 jobs

𝗧𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲! Hi, I'm Lillian — a results-oriented HR and Change Management Outsourcing (HRCO) Specialist with over two decades of HR leadership experience and a proven track record in effectively managing agency resources and budgets. Though my background includes collaborating with cross-state and multi-divisional corporations like UPS, I also excel at leading teams without formal hierarchical power, fostering collaboration across functions, and engaging seamlessly with senior executives. 𝖨 𝖼𝖺𝗇 help your business with: ✅Establishing HR Infrastructure: From procedures to performance management systems, I create tailored frameworks to support business growth. ✅Documentation and Policy Creation: Crafting comprehensive employee handbooks, policies, and procedures manuals to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance across the organization. ✅Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Leveraging my expertise in sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent, I help entrepreneurs build high-performing teams. ✅Compliance and Employment Law: Ensuring adherence to legal requirements, I mitigate risks and safeguard businesses from regulatory challenges. I’m familiar with multi state compliance and heavy compliance states such as California, Colorado & New York. ✅Employee Relations and Engagement: Fostering positive workplace cultures, I promote employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. ✅Training and Development: Designing training programs and career pathways, I empower teams for continuous growth and success. ✅Benefits Administration: Developing competitive benefits packages, including healthcare, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives, to attract and retain top talent. ✅Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Implementing strategies to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace, driving innovation and employee engagement. ✅Payroll Administration: Full ownership & processing of your payroll on platforms such as ADP, Gusto, Rippling, iSolved, QB Payroll, Paychex. 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑯𝑹 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒑!

  • Performance Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Resume Screening
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Human Resources Compliance
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Compliance
Hammad A.

Lahore, Pakistan

$25/hr
4.6
12 jobs

I help organizations strengthen their HR foundations, streamline processes, and build systems that scale. With 15+ years of global experience across the US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, I transform People & Culture operations through HRIS implementation, HR automation, People Analytics, and OKR frameworks. I combine strategic HR insight + AI-enabled tools + operational excellence to help businesses: ✅ Align teams and drive accountability ✅ Automate HR processes to save time and cost ✅ Track KPIs and performance in real time ✅ Build HR infrastructure ready for scaling I have worked with modern HR platforms including Deel, PerformYard, Eddy, Breathe HR and Greenhouse, helping companies implement global hiring solutions, performance management systems, and structured HR operations. Whether you’re a startup building HR infrastructure or an established business optimizing people systems, I design frameworks that drive clarity, accountability, and growth. What I Can Do for You ✅ HRIS Implementation & HR Automation systems ✅ Design and implement HR frameworks — policies, SOPs, employee lifecycle systems ✅ Build Notion, Trello, ClickUp or Jira workspaces for HR, operations, and OKR tracking ✅ Develop Power BI dashboards for HR analytics, KPIs, and leadership reporting ✅ Implement and optimize HR systems including Deel, PerformYard, Eddy, Breathe HR and Greenhouse ✅ Lead process audits and create cost-effective optimization roadmaps ✅ Advise on performance management, retention, and engagement strategies ✅ Deliver leadership and management training programs Why Clients Choose Me ✔ 15+ years in HR and business operations across tech, education, and manufacturing ✔ Experience leading HR transformation projects at both startup and corporate levels ✔ Hands-on experience with HR technology including Deel, PerformYard, Eddy, Greenhouse, Workday, Breathe HR and SAP ✔ Proven track record of designing scalable HR systems, HR automation, and People Analytics frameworks ✔ Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability ✔ 100% Job Success Score and repeat client base

  • HR Policy
  • Career Coaching
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • HR & Business Services
  • Training & Development
  • People Management
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
  • Project Management Professional
  • Trello
  • Notion
  • Business Operations
  • Process Optimization
  • Employment Law

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