🏆 Expert-Vetted Technical & GTM Recruiter | 11+ Years | Full-Cycle Hiring for Tech, Engineering & Growth Teams
I Turn Hiring Headaches into Hiring Wins
Looking for a recruiter who actually delivers? I help companies cut time-to-hire while improving candidate quality — not sacrificing it.
I'm a hands-on Technical Recruiter, GTM Hiring Specialist, and Talent Sourcer who partners with fast-growing companies to hire the right talent, faster.
What I Do 🎯
Full-cycle recruiting across:
- Engineering & Technical Roles (Software, Hardware, FPGA/Embedded, DevOps, Full-Stack)
- Product & GTM (Product Managers, Growth Marketers, Sales, Account Executives)
Industries I specialize in: SaaS, Fintech, Semiconductor/Hardware, Aerospace & Defence, Web3, and emerging tech.
My Approach ⚙️
I combine aggressive candidate sourcing with a structured, repeatable hiring process — sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and candidate experience, so you stay focused on decision-making, not logistics.
Proven Results 📊
- 46% faster hiring for a precision equipment tech company
- 33% reduction in time-to-hire for a data security software firm
- 89% email open rate / 40-45% reply conversion on passive candidate outreach
- 100+ employees onboarded in high-volume environments
- Built a market-facing recruiting presence reaching 26,000+ professionals in one week
Why Work With Me ✨
1. Technical fluency — I understand the roles I recruit for, not just keywords
2. End-to-end ownership — sourcing through offer, not just resume forwarding
3. Speed without shortcuts — fast hiring, high standards
4. Long-term partnership — I build hiring systems, not one-off placements
Ready to Hire Smarter? 💪
If your hiring is slow or your pipeline is weak — let's fix it.
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Sahil V.
Windsor, Canada
$24/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I specialize in hiring for fast-growing companies that need strong talent quickly. From sourcing niche roles to managing high-volume non-tech hiring, I bring speed, structure, and clarity to your hiring process.
With 4+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, I’ve worked across both technical and non-technical roles, managing everything from job postings to offer closure. I specialize in proactive sourcing, especially on LinkedIn, where I build strong pipelines instead of waiting for applicants.
I’ve worked in fast-paced environments where hiring needs change quickly, so I’m comfortable taking ownership, working independently, and keeping everything moving without constant follow-ups.
Here’s what I can take off your plate:
• Writing clear, high-converting job descriptions
• Proactive sourcing (LinkedIn, job boards, niche platforms)
• Screening candidates and providing structured feedback
• Managing pipelines and keeping stakeholders updated
• Coordinating interviews and handling scheduling
• Supporting offer negotiation and closing candidates
I focus on quality over quantity — every candidate I send is aligned with your requirements, saving you time and improving hiring outcomes.
If you're looking for someone who can own recruitment end-to-end and actually deliver results, let’s connect.
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Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook Development
Price & Quote Negotiation
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Contract Negotiation
Microsoft Excel
Database
Cold Calling
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LinkedIn
Rose B.
Nanaimo, Canada
$22/hr
4.9
321 jobs
Top-rated and results-driven LinkedIn Recruiter, and headhunter with 10+ years of inbound and outbound recruitment experience. A trajectory of achievements and exceptional results delivered globally, mostly to US, Canada, and Australian-based startups.
- Recognized as a "Diamond finder" for finding top-notch talent.
- Highly experienced in all phases of the hiring cycle, from writing job descriptions, placing jobs, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, shortlisting, negotiating offers, etc.
- Well-versed in using various ATS such as Greenhouse, BambooHR, Recruitee, BreezyHR, and other recruitment tools and databases
My approach is all about speed without sacrificing quality.
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Employment Law
Kenjio K.
Calgary, Canada
$45/hr
5.0
24 jobs
#opentowork
A Certified Human Resources Professional with 10+ years of experience successfully executing recruitment strategies across diverse industries. Skilled in sourcing, identifying, and hiring top-tier talent, including technical and hard-to-fill roles, with a strong focus on building long-term candidate and client relationships to maintain a robust talent pipeline.
My hiring includes but is not limited to:
SaaS:
Customer Success, Account Executives, SDRs, BDRs, Account Managers, Solutions Engineers, Solutions Consultants, Implementation Specialists, Onboarding Specialists, Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Revenue Operations (RevOps), Sales Operations, Marketing Operations, Product Managers, Product Designers (UI/UX), Software Engineers, QA Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and Talent Acquisition Partners.
Supply Chain:
Supply Chain Coordinators, Supply Chain Analysts, Procurement Specialists, Buyers/Purchasing Specialists, Demand Planners, Inventory Analysts, Logistics Coordinators, Warehouse Supervisors, Operations Coordinators, Transportation Coordinators, Distribution Managers, Production Planners, Vendor Management Specialists, Import/Export Coordinators, Fleet Coordinators, Procurement Managers, and Supply Chain Managers.
Technical:
Linux and Windows Admin, Microsoft Consumer and Admin Roles, Cloud, AWS, AI, Robotics, Programmers, Software Engineers, Systems Administrators and Engineers, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Fullstack Developers (MERN stack), Frontend Developers (React.JS, Angular), Technical Writers, Backend, Project Managers, and Bilingual Technical Support (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Bahasa, Italian, German, etc.).
Real Estate and Mortgage:
Escrow Agents and Managers, Title Specialist, Curative Specialists, Closing Specialists, Loan Officers and Processors, Title Examiner, Title Conveyancers, and Title Insurance Underwriters
Ecommerce:
Amazon Category Managers, SEO Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Digital Marketing Specialists, Digital Content Producers, Amazon PPC Specialists, Shopify Developers, Influencer/Affiliate Marketing Specialists, Amazon A+ Listers, Content Specialists, and Paid Marketing Specialists.
BPO Operations and Corporate:
Customer Service Agents, Operations Managers, Human Resources, Admin, and Finance.
In addition to recruitment, I have managed Employee Engagement, Timekeeping, and Compensation and Benefits. I am responsible for organizing, planning, and executing annual company activities, transitioning manual timekeeping to the Sprout system, and leading efforts to update the salary pay structure through in-depth research and participation in Willis Tower Watson's salary structure survey.
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Account Management
Vasyl G.
Toronto, Canada
$40/hr
4.9
44 jobs
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. 🎯
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Johnathan J.
Toronto, Canada
$80/hr
4.6
11 jobs
I help founders build best-in-class talent functions during their critical growth phase. I was Recruiter #1 at SoundHound (Voice AI), worked with the early team at Grammarly (SaaS/AI), and built high-performing teams at several other fast-growing AI and SaaS companies worldwide.
I've built recruitment strategies, early playbooks, and processes from scratch, scaled HQs, and led international expansions (China, Paris, Berlin), managed hiring across series-stage funding rounds, and helped scale go-to-market teams during hypergrowth.
I have built, delivered, and operated across the entire talent function:
- Recruitment strategy and infrastructure (not just sourcing)
- Interview processes and hiring criteria (built to scale)
- Documented playbooks and systems (your talent function scales beyond me)
- International expansion recruiting (proven across 4+ geographies)
- Culture and retention strategies
- Compensation and equity frameworks
- Cross-functional hiring (GTM, engineering, ops, leadership)
The systems I've created have led to:
✓ 18-22 day time-to-hire (vs. 60+ industry average)
✓ 60%+ offer acceptance (vs. 35-40% typical)
✓ Scalable processes that work at 50+ and 100+ employees
✓ International hiring infrastructure ready for expansion
Best fit: Early Series startups (20-200 people) scaling rapidly who need someone to own the end-to-end talent strategy.
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