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Evan A.

Hollywood, Florida

$60/hr
4.9
38 jobs

Hi there! My name's Evan and I’m a recruiter with 10+ years of experience connecting companies with top talent in tech, engineering, sales, and healthcare. I’m glad to offer a free trial project to get started working together.

  • Recruiting
  • Digital Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Product Management
  • Agile Project Management
Leslie L.

Maryville, Tennessee

$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Professional Summary Strategic and results-driven Workforce Management Leader with 20+ years of experience in contact center operations, capacity planning, and global workforce optimization. Proven expertise in Kronos Workforce Central and Aspect eWFM for forecasting, scheduling, and managing complex workforce needs across onshore and offshore teams. Currently leading a UKG Pro migration project, serving as the cross-functional liaison between operations, payroll, and IT to modernize workforce technology infrastructure. Known for building scalable WFM processes, optimizing labor costs, and driving service level performance through data-driven decisions and technology integration. Core Competencies * Workforce Planning & Optimization * Kronos Workforce Central (Forecasting, Scheduling, Pay Rules) * Aspect eWFM (Real-time Adherence, Long-term Forecasting) * UKG Pro Implementation (In Progress) * Global Resource Management (Onshore & Offshore) *Resource and Data Management/Entry In my history of employment, I have worked through roles that are heavy focus on data entry, schedule management, leadership administrative support, leadership, etc. Now in my later years of my profession, I work on large implementation projects which can range in data entry, case building, to implementation and software testing. Our team focus is no task is too small. Keep your skills sharp and eye on the data.

  • Data Entry
  • General Transcription
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Scheduling
  • Forecasting
  • Kronos Workforce Management
  • Operations Analytics
  • Business Operations
  • Policy Analysis
  • Policy Development
  • Process Improvement
Milorad E.

Novi Sad, Serbia

$30/hr
5.0
72 jobs

Finding top tech talent is challenging - but that’s where I come in. With 8 years of experience in Tech Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, and HR Consulting, I help startups, scale-ups, and established tech companies find the right people, faster. I specialize in IT recruitment and sourcing Software Developers: Frontend (Angular, React, Vue, etc. ; Backend (PHP, Golang, Node.js, Java, C#, C/C++, Python, Ruby, etc.), DevOps, Designers, Product Managers, but also non-tech roles - like Sales & Marketing roles. Whether you need to hire niche tech roles, scale your team, or improve your hiring strategy, I’ll provide a structured, efficient, and human-focused recruitment approach that saves you time, money and ensures you hire the best. What I Do: ✅ Tech Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Finding top developers, engineers, designers, and product experts in highly competitive markets. ✅ Sourcing & Headhunting – Leveraging LinkedIn, Upwork, Indeed, Stack Overflow, and niche platforms to connect with the best talent. ✅ Global & Remote Hiring – Building remote teams that work across different time zones and cultures. ✅ HR Strategy & Process Setup – Structuring hiring strategies, optimizing workflows, and ensuring long-term recruitment success. ✅ Commercial & Non-Tech Hiring – Sourcing talent for eCommerce, marketing agencies, and sales roles that drive business growth. My expertise includes using a variety of platforms such as LinkedIn, Upwork, Indeed, Stack Overflow for candidate sourcing and ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) like Recruitee, Workable, JazzHR, Greenhouse, and Personio. Industries I’ve Worked In: SaaS | Gaming | FinTech | HealthTech | eCommerce | AdTech | Software Development | IT Services & Consulting | Web3 | Blockchain & more I’ve worked with companies of all sizes - from small startups to global corporations with thousands of employees. I know what works, what doesn’t, and how to streamline the hiring process to save you time, effort, and resources. Let’s Build Better Teams Together If you need a Tech Recruiter & HR Consultant who understands the challenges of hiring in tech, can find the right talent quickly, and acts as a true hiring partner, let’s connect. Let’s Talk! 💬 Drop me a message and let’s talk about your hiring needs!

  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • LinkedIn Development
  • Employee Training
  • Sourcing
  • HRsoft
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Boolean Search
  • Recruiting
  • IT Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
Heather M.

Waldport, Oregon

$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs

I help companies quickly identify and hire the right candidates through high-quality screening, sourcing, and structured hiring processes. With nearly a decade of experience in recruiting and talent operations, I’ve supported both high-volume hiring and specialized technical searches across startups, agencies, and growing teams. I’m comfortable managing large applicant pipelines, conducting structured interviews, and delivering clear candidate evaluations that help hiring managers make faster, better decisions. What I can support: • Reviewing and triaging high-volume applicant pools (LinkedIn, job boards) • Resume screening and candidate scoring using structured criteria • Conducting phone/video interviews (15–30 min screens) • Writing clear candidate summaries and recommendations • Sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms • Managing pipelines and keeping processes organized in ATS or spreadsheets I’m known for being organized, responsive, and easy to work with. I focus on running a clean, efficient process while maintaining a positive candidate experience at every stage. Whether you need help screening candidates, building pipelines, or supporting ongoing hiring efforts, I can step in and help keep things moving.

  • Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Candidate Source List
  • Sourcing
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Candidate Management
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • LinkedIn
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • Recruiting
  • Executive Search
Craig C.

Chantilly, Virginia

$59/hr
5.0
17 jobs

Data-centric Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in optimizing recruitment strategies, significantly reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiencies. I transform hiring processes to attract top talent and maximize your ROI. Are you struggling with high staff vacancies, escalating hiring costs, or an inefficient recruitment process? I partner with organizations to identify bottlenecks, streamline operations, and implement best-in-class hiring experiences that drive measurable business outcomes. My expertise in strategic talent acquisition and process optimization includes: -Data-Driven Strategy & Optimization: Leveraging advanced data analytics (integrating tools like Microsoft BI with ATS systems like Greenhouse and iCIMS) to pinpoint inefficiencies, redefine KPIs, and optimize recruitment strategies. My approach consistently leads to significant cost reductions and enhanced operational efficiency. Process Redesign & SOP Implementation: Specializing in end-to-end recruitment process overhauls, including designing and implementing robust Standard Operating Procedures and new hire toolkits. This work streamlines workflows, professionalizes candidate experience, and improves hiring manager efficiency. Cost Reduction & ROI Maximization: Proven track record of driving substantial financial impact: for example I oversaw a function that reduced overall staff vacancies from 16% to 2%, cut one program's hiring costs by 85%, and achieved ~$2 million in savings through strategic insourcing programs. My focus is maximizing your recruitment budget's ROI. Talent Operations & Team Leadership: Established best-in-class Talent Operations functions and led high-performing global TA teams (up to 13 professionals), fostering engagement and productivity. Experienced in developing strategic hiring programs for diverse and niche skill sets, including executive and highly specialized roles. Let's talk today about how I can help you build an efficient, cost-effective, and candidate-centric talent acquisition function.

  • Recruiting
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Executive Search
  • Staff Orientation & Onboarding Materials
  • Staffing Needs
  • IT Recruiting
  • Change Management
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Greenhouse Software
  • Workable
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • HR & Business Services
Confidence O.

Owerri, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.5
21 jobs

Remote teams (Tech and Non-tech) don’t fail because people are bad. They fail because systems are messy. Hiring is scattered. Onboarding is rushed. No one knows who owns what. Tasks live in too many places. There is no clear reporting. No structure. No visibility. That’s where I come in. I help growing tech and non-tech teams build simple, clean HR systems that actually work. Not theory, not corporate HR talk. I mean a real structure that makes daily work easier. Here is what I’ve helped teams do: • Reduced time to hire by 30–40% using structured pipelines • Built hiring and task trackers inside ClickUp and Monday from scratch for tech and sales teams. • Created onboarding workflows that reduced early drop-offs • Designed performance review systems with clear scorecards • Built HR dashboards for founders so they can see what’s happening in real time • Managed remote teams across the US, UK, Africa and Europe I like structure, clean processes and knowing nothing falls through the cracks. If your team feels a little chaotic right now, I can help fix that. What I Actually Do; HR Operations & Systems • Build HR workflows inside HRIS Systems, ClickUp, Monday, Asana or Trello • Create automations to reduce manual follow-ups • Design simple SOPs that people actually follow • Set up dashboards for hiring, performance and team metrics • Clean up messy task systems • Audit your current HR process and fix gaps Recruitment & Hiring Operations; I don’t just send resumes, I build hiring systems. • Write clear job posts • Source candidates • Screen and summarize top applicants • Create structured interview guides • Build evaluation scorecards • Coordinate interviews • Manage offer and onboarding flow Everything organized. Everything tracked. Performance & Team Management; • Create performance review systems • Build KPI dashboards • Track team productivity • Design feedback loops • Improve accountability without micromanaging Tools I Work With; ClickUp Monday Asana Trello Notion Excel Airtable Google Workspace Zoho Recruit Zoho people ADP(WFN & Run) BambooHR Rippling Paychex JazzHR Lever Gusto Workable Greenhouse Slack If you don’t have tools, I can help you choose simple and affordable ones suitable for your team structure. Whom I Work Best With; • Startup founders hiring their first 5 to 50 people • Remote teams that need structure • Tech companies juggling multiple projects • Teams that are tired of messy workflows What Working With Me Feels Like Clear communication. Simple processes. No drama. No confusion. You’ll always know: • What stage hiring is in • What tasks are pending • Where bottlenecks are • What needs fixing If you want someone who thinks in systems, not chaos, let's work together.

  • Recruiting
  • HR & Business Services
  • Administrative Support
  • Staff Orientation & Onboarding Materials
  • Training & Development
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Boolean Search
  • Analytics
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Employee Communications
  • Compliance
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Business Operations

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