Michelle C.

I am your HR Partner. With over 10 years of corporate HR experience and 5 years of freelance recruiting for US-based and international clients. I help businesses find, assess, and onboard the right talent quickly and efficiently. My expertise covers end-to-end recruitment, employee lifecycle, performance management, talent and development . With proven results in reducing time-to-hire, improving retention, and building strong, diverse teams. Clients choose me for my ability to blend corporate HR expertise with freelance agility—delivering tailored hiring solutions for startups, small businesses, and established companies. Core Competencies • HR Business Partnering • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (Admin, Support, VA, Customer Service, Sales, • Management roles) • Candidate Sourcing (LinkedIn, Upwork, Fiverr, Job Boards) • Screening & Shortlisting • Interviewing & Assessments • Learning & Development • Employee Engagement • HR Systems: SAP HCM, Salesforce, Cazar, IGROW LMS, • Remote systems: Hubstaff, Asana, ClickUp, One Note, Upwork Tracking, Quickbooks Career Experience Freelance HR Recruiter (US-based Clients, via Upwork) | 2020 – 2025 • Recruited and placed virtual assistants, admin staff, and support roles for small to medium businesses. • Managed sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interview coordination. • Delivered an average shortlist of 5 qualified candidates within 72 hours. • Built long-term client relationships through consistent delivery and transparent communication. HR Analyst ( Al-Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE) | 2007 – 2020 Progressive HR roles including Junior HR Business Partner, HR Analyst, and HR Executive • Partnered with managers to fill 100+ positions annually across automotive, logistics, and retail divisions. • Spearheaded manpower planning, reducing headcount costs by 5% through effective workforce management. • Led nationalization & diversity initiatives, achieving government-mandated hiring targets. • Coached leaders on performance management and succession planning. • Recognized with multiple HR excellence awards for recruitment, innovation, and employee engagement. Early Career (Philippines) | 2000 – 2005 • Recruitment & Employee Relations roles at Asian Hospital, PECS Psychological Testing & Training Center, and Alexander Resources Inc. Education & Certifications • BA in Psychology, Philippine Normal University • Certified HR Professional ( 2025) • Quickbooks Certified ( 2025) • Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt (2018) • HRBP Development Programme (CIPD Certified, 2017) • SAP HR Management Training • Competency Behavioral Interviewing Awards & Recognition • HERO Awardee – Honda Townhall Meeting (2017) • Exceptional Effort Awardee – Al Futtaim Group (2012) • Mashkoor Award – Emiratization Department (2017)