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Sonia S.

Sonia S.

Talent Acquisition Leader, Recruitment Strategy & Operations Expert

I'm an accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with 12+ years of experience driving recruitment strategies across government contracting (GovCon) and corporate sectors. I specialize in full-cycle recruiting, cleared hiring (Secret, Top Secret, Public Trust), and ATS implementation and optimization (Greenhouse, iCIMS, Workday). With a proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes—including an average time-to-fill of 25 days (vs. 40-day industry benchmark), a 90%+ offer acceptance rate, and 70+ annual hires—I deliver scalable, data-driven hiring solutions aligned with business goals. I’ve led proposal staffing, improved diversity hiring, automated recruitment workflows, and reduced agency reliance to cut costs and improve hire quality. I bring expertise in: ✔️ Talent acquisition strategy & leadership ✔️ GovCon and corporate recruiting ✔️ Workforce planning & hiring metrics ✔️ Employer branding & candidate experience ✔️ Compliance hiring (OFCCP, AAP, EEO) ✔️ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives ✔️ ATS optimization and recruiting automation Certified in Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and AI in Recruiting, I combine technology and strategy to build high-performing teams. I also design and deliver training programs to strengthen internal recruiting, stakeholder engagement, and compliance. Whether you need consulting, project-based recruiting, or end-to-end talent acquisition leadership, I’m committed to helping organizations attract, hire, and retain top talent efficiently. ✅ Open to contract, project, or consulting roles (no sponsorship required). Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your hiring goals!

🇺🇸Aldie, United States$70/hr95% JSS5.00 (3)Since Apr 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.9k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#23,917 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,131 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.3k

Last 6 months: $11k

World#35,056 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,645 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$32k

Billed in all: $34k

World#105,947 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,337 / 62.1k
Per project
$6.4k

$11k in the last 6 months

World#26,981 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,458 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
5
40% fixed60% hourly
World#266,042 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#38,088 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$33.6k+$1.3k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$32k$33k$34kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Microsoft Excel

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  8. #115Cross Functional Team Leadership1,042 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #22Top 11%