Courtney V.
Human Resource Manager
I am a Fractional HR Director and Recruiting Consultant with 10+ years of experience helping startups, growth-stage, and established organizations build scalable people operations across multiple industries including SaaS, non-profit, design, construction, and professional-services industries. My specialty lies in embedding directly within leadership teams to design HR infrastructure, streamline hiring systems, and align people strategy with business growth. ✅ HR Strategy & Operations – Develop compliant, scalable HR frameworks including handbooks, compensation structures, and performance management systems across multi-state and international teams. ✅ Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding – Full-cycle recruiting for technical, creative, and executive roles using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Workable, and Paycom; strong record of reducing time-to-hire by 40% and improving candidate retention. ✅ Compliance & Employee Relations – Trusted partner for policy development, investigations, and employee relations guidance that reduces risk while preserving company culture. ✅ HRIS & System Implementations – Hands-on experience with BambooHR, Gusto, Paychex, Rippling, and ADP PEO migrations, including integrations, onboarding workflows, and automation setup. Proof of Results 📈Benitago (E-Commerce/Global Operations): Served as HR Manager for a distributed workforce of 80 international contractors and 10 U.S. employees. Managed all HR and payroll functions, implemented new systems, and oversaw 5–10 concurrent openings. Streamlined recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations while maintaining seamless communication and top-tier service. Client Feedback: “Courtney quickly became an indispensable asset to our company… She brought a wealth of expertise, dedication, and professionalism… Her ability to address challenges head-on and propose effective solutions was instrumental in maintaining a positive work environment.” 📈Cove Brands (Consumer Goods): Managed open enrollment communications and benefit renewals for a multi-state workforce of 150+ employees. Oversaw payroll accuracy, compliance alignment, and benefit administration while improving transparency and employee engagement. 📈BAAB (Design & Construction): Long-term HR partner providing full-scale HR support including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. Client Feedback: “Courtney is an invaluable asset to our team, consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of her role… She takes ownership, identifies areas for improvement, and implements solutions proactively. Her professionalism, discretion, and integrity have earned the trust and respect of colleagues at all levels.” 📈Roundtable Advisors (Consulting): Serve as Fractional CHRO, supporting multiple clients across diverse industries on all aspects of HR — from compliance and handbooks to recruiting, employee relations, compensation, and performance management. Developed Contractor Handbooks and built HR systems for 1099 CFOs and CHROs placed with clients nationwide. Why Clients Hire Me ✨Strategic HR leader who balances compliance and culture ✨Experienced consultant with hands-on execution skills ✨Deep knowledge of U.S. and international employment practices ✨Proven record of building systems that scale with growth If you’re seeking an experienced HR partner to build structure, streamline processes, and elevate your people operations with practical and compliant solutions — let’s connect.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.5k
Billed in all: $210,589$211k
$1.5k in the last 6 months
Across 32 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 10% in Microsoft Office
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #1,464Microsoft Office15,119 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #238Top 10%🇺🇸#238 of 2,580