Abel G.

Building compliant, scalable HR operations & high-performing teams ⸻ 🏆 Expert-Vetted & Top-Rated on Upwork 📊 100% Job Success Score 🌎 11+ years in HR leadership | 7+ years fully remote 🎓 Industrial Engineer | Human Resources Specialist ⸻ 👋 Overview I help growing and established companies build structured, compliant, and scalable HR operations, while also hiring high-quality talent across LATAM and international markets. My clients are typically U.S. or global companies that need a senior HR partner who can operate at both strategic and execution levels, without hand-holding, delays, or compliance risk. With over a decade of experience in Human Resources and Recruitment, I’ve supported organizations through rapid growth, restructures, international hiring, and HR transformation projects, acting as a trusted partner to founders, executives, and operations leaders. ⸻ 🎯 What I Help Clients Achieve ✅ Stand up or optimize HR functions from scratch ✅ Hire and scale remote teams efficiently and cost-effectively ✅ Ensure labor compliance across multiple countries and employment models ✅ Improve employee relations, engagement, and performance outcomes ✅ Create clarity, structure, and repeatable HR processes I’m especially effective in environments where things are moving fast, documentation is missing, or leadership needs HR to keep up with the business, not slow it down. ⸻ 🧠 Core Expertise 🚀 HR Strategy & Operations • HR frameworks, policies, SOPs, employee handbooks • Performance management, PIPs, and career paths • Compensation & benefits administration • HR audits and process optimization 💼 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Full-cycle recruiting (tech & non-tech roles) • LATAM, U.S., and international markets • Structured screening and stakeholder alignment • High-volume and specialized hiring ⚖️ Employee Relations & Compliance • Employee relations and case management • Disciplinary processes and terminations • Contractor vs employee models • Compliance-driven HR practices 📋 Onboarding & Offboarding • Scalable onboarding programs • Documentation and compliance workflows • Employee lifecycle management ⸻ 🛠️ Tools & Systems I Use 🖥️ Productivity & Collaboration • Google Workspace | Microsoft 365 📊 HR & People Systems • ATS, HRIS, LMS, ERP platforms • Performance and engagement tools 📌 Project & Knowledge Management • ClickUp • Trainual • Process documentation tools (I adapt quickly to client-specific systems and stacks.) ⸻ 🤝 How I Work • Clear scope and expectations from day one • Strong communication with leadership and stakeholders • Practical, business-oriented HR (not theory-heavy) • Focus on outcomes, timelines, and accountability Whether you need ongoing HR leadership, project-based support, or a recruitment partner you can trust, I integrate seamlessly into your operation and deliver with consistency. ⸻ 📩 Let’s Talk If you’re looking for a senior HR professional who understands both people and business, and who can help you scale without chaos, I’d be glad to discuss your needs. Send me a message and let’s explore how I can support your organization.