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Nozipho M.

Recruiter | Fractional HR Expert | Global Talent Acquisition & HR Ops

I help growing companies hire the right people, build compliant HR systems, and scale sustainably. With over 10 years of experience across recruitment, payroll, HR compliance, and workforce strategy, I support startups and SMEs that need structured HR support without the cost of a full-time HR department. I don’t just fill roles — I build hiring systems that improve retention, performance, and operational clarity. What I Do: Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Full-cycle recruitment (Tech, Sales, Operations, Admin, Remote teams) International hiring (U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Africa) LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing & Boolean search strategy Candidate screening & structured interviews ATS setup & pipeline management Offer negotiation & onboarding coordination Fractional HR Support Employment contracts (SA & international compliance awareness) HR policy drafting Performance review systems Leave management systems Workforce structuring Compensation benchmarking Payroll & Compliance Payroll setup & reconciliation Statutory compliance (SARS, UIF, EMP201/501 – South Africa) Payroll audits & process improvements Why Clients Work With Me: Strategic HR mindset (not administrative only) Compliance-focused approach Strong stakeholder communication Detail-driven execution Experience building remote sales and operations teams Systems-oriented — I create repeatable hiring frameworks Results Delivered: Built recruitment pipelines from zero to 100+ candidates Scaled remote sales teams across multiple time zones Reduced hiring turnaround time through structured screening Implemented performance review frameworks for SMEs Streamlined payroll processes to reduce compliance risk Industries Served: Recruitment & Staffing E-commerce Sales Organizations Professional Services Construction Corporate SMEs If you need someone who understands both people strategy and operational execution, let’s connect. Message me today to discuss your needs!

🇿🇦Durban, South Africa$20/hr100% JSS5.00 (2)Since May 2023
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$12

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#170,892 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#996 / 2,548
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $72

Total earnings
$2.4k
World#316,377 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,949 / 2,548
Per project
$610

$36 in the last 6 months

World#164,599 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,030 / 2,548
Projects, last 6 months
2
100% fixed0% hourly
World#88,922 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#405 / 2,548
Projects in all
4

Across 7 contracts

71% fixed29% hourly
World#283,744 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,606 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

$2.4kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$2,400$2,425$2,450$2,475Oct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 35% in Human Resources Consulting

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #124Human Resources Compliance288 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 43%
  2. #129Employee Relations331 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #3Top 39%
  3. #183Performance Management448 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #3Top 41%
  4. #203Human Resources Consulting572 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 35%
  5. #643Candidate Sourcing1,417 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #9Top 45%
  6. #762Human Resource Management2,062 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #7Top 37%
  7. #974LinkedIn Recruiting2,189 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #4Top 44%
  8. #1,389Payroll Accounting2,679 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 52%