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HRM Careers Academy

5.0

4.3

94%

Durban, South Africa

$50 USD per hour

HRM Careers Academy (Pty) Ltd stands as a premier, BBBEE Level 1 managed agency, high-tier digital solutions provider, and elite remote talent incubator. We specialize in removing the "schlep" from complex data, research, and compliance workflows by pairing global project demands with a highly trained, meticulously vetted network of independent contractors. Our Unique DNA: Certified Excellence We do not simply middleman projects to unvetted freelancers. As a dedicated Academy, we personally train, mentor, and certify our remote contractors in global digital standards, strategic profile engineering, and advanced workflows. When you hire HRM, you gain access to an agile workforce trained directly by our agency leadership to execute corporate and technical projects flawlessly. 🚀 Our Service Ecosystem Leveraging our pool of specialized independent contractors, we deliver end-to-end solutions across high-demand domains: Data Mastery & Analytics: Complex Excel infrastructure management, large-scale data cleaning, database optimization, and high-accuracy data entry. AI Operations & Emerging Tech: Coordination of AI-related tasks, including voice casting, data annotation, linguistic training, and digital tool automation. Strategic Research & Reporting: Comprehensive academic, institutional, and legal research paired with board-ready technical report writing. Corporate Compliance & Verification: Secure, nationwide site-based background verifications, credential checks, and 100% POPIA-compliant tracking. Digital Growth & Marketing: Strategic digital asset management, professional profile branding, and affiliate marketing campaign execution. 👥 Flexible Project Delivery Models We adapt entirely to your project scope, offering two distinct deployment models: Direct Individual Placement: Need a single, dedicated expert researcher or assistant? We assign the perfect certified specialist to integrate into your workflow. Coordinated Group Execution: For large-scale data processing or heavy administrative workloads, we deploy structured groups managed directly by our leadership to crush deadlines fast. 💼 The Agency Commitment to Clients Single Point of Contact: Whether hiring an individual or a coordinated group, you only deal with an expert Agency Project Manager who handles team dynamics behind the scenes. Rigorous Quality Control: Every project completed by our independent contractors passes through strict internal QA before delivery. Elastic Scalability: Scale your workforce instantly, shifting from a single worker to a fully functional group overnight. 📩 Click "Hire Me" to partner with an agency that builds, scales, and delivers.

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Refilwe K.

5.0

2.5

75%

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15 USD per hour

As a seasoned administrator with a decade of experience, I excel in managing daily operations, coordinating tasks, and ensuring smooth communication within organizations. Proficient in Microsoft and various application tools, I am dedicated to optimizing processes and driving team success. My expertise spans finance, administration, audit, and risk management. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can utilize my skills to improve efficiency and foster collaboration. I am eager to leverage my comprehensive experience and knowledge to contribute to significant achievements and help organizations reach their goals

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Bokhutlo M.

5.0

1.7

100%

Taung, South Africa

$5 USD per hour

I enjoy teaching uneducated people English and helping them with their grammar so they may be able to communicate.

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Rifumu Charlot M.

5.0

0.0

100%

Polokwane, South Africa

$120 USD per hour

I am a hard worker and I can work under pressure. I envy punctuality and respect for other people without looking down on them

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Juliet S.

5.0

2.2

100%

Standerton, South Africa

$12 USD per hour

Hi there! I'm a detail-oriented and highly efficient professional with a strong background in data, recruitment, data management, transcription, translation, and editing. - ESL Teacher: 2 years teaching English as a Foreign language - Recruitment & HR Experience for a UK-based company, handling, system data and administrative processes. Implemented a new HRIS system handling all data entry, data cleaning and system customization. Freelancing Expertise: Skilled in data entry, transcription, editing, and translation—ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every task. ESL Teacher: 2 years teaching English as a Foreign language Strong Work Ethic Punctual Reliable I’m here to help individuals and businesses streamline their workflows, improve efficiency, and get things done right the first time. Let's work together! ?✨ Rate: $12 USD/hour 100% Job Success

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Johanna Gertruida H.

5.0

1.5

100%

MOKOPANE, South Africa

$45 USD per hour

I am the founder and managing director of Prestige Solutions, a recruitment and placement agency in Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa. I have been doing recruitment and candidate placement for over 10 years. I make use of a variety of platforms and channels to do recruitment and sourcing and therefore have recruited and placed candidates within a wide variety of industries. My recruitment process is as follows: * Source candidates for specific job opening * Review resumes and short list candidates according to employment requirements. * Interview short-listed candidates * Update resumes after interviews * Refer short listed candidates to employer * Arrange and set up interviews for selected short-listed candidates with employer * Assist candidates with preparation for interviews with employer It is my mission to assist my client with quality and professional service in order for them to obtain the best possible candidate for a specific position available. I believe in treating my clients as well as all candidates with respect. I integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of my business functioning It will be an honor to assist your company with your current and future recruitment needs. My contact details are : [Removed by Freelancer.com Admin for offsiting - please see Section 13 of our Terms and Conditions] or you can WhatsApp me on [Removed by Freelancer.com Admin for offsiting - please see Section 13 of our Terms and Conditions]

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Samkelisiwe Z.

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1.6

100%

Durban, South Africa

$2 USD per hour

Updating and maintaining of payroll records. Processing of new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, increases, pension, medical aid, time and attendance, leave, garnishes and all payroll changes through the month. Calculate Employee packages. Processing 3Rd Party Payments (SARS, Medical Aid, Retirement Funds). Printing pay slips where necessary. Process payroll Attend to general enquiries from employees. Dealing with Medical Aid and Pension/Provident Fund Service Providers. Ensure all relevant information is updated and correct with regards to Payroll system, Time and Attendance. Confirming of employment Recruitment Employee relations Training and development Talent acquisition Personal Assistant

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How to hire a great freelance Recruiter

A recruiter is a hiring specialist who sources, screens, and shortlists qualified candidates for open roles, managing the talent pipeline from job posting through offer acceptance. Freelance recruiters give companies on-demand access to professional sourcing without the overhead of an in-house talent acquisition team, making them a flexible hire for startups, scale-ups, and established businesses filling critical positions.

What does a freelance recruiter do

A freelance recruiter manages the full hiring cycle or specific stages of it, depending on the engagement. They translate a hiring manager's requirements into a targeted search strategy, then identify and engage candidates who match the brief. The work blends sourcing craft, candidate relationship management, and commercial judgment about who will actually accept and succeed in the role.

Companies hire recruiters when internal HR is stretched, when a role demands specialist sourcing, or when speed-to-hire is critical. A skilled talent acquisition specialist shortens time-to-fill, raises candidate quality, and protects employer brand throughout the process.

Core deliverables and services

Recruiter freelancers typically deliver one or more of the following, scoped to the engagement:

Job description writing and role calibration with hiring managers

Active sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and niche communities

Resume screening and ATS pipeline management in tools like Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, or BambooHR

Candidate outreach, scheduling, and pre-screen interviews

Reference checks, offer negotiation, and onboarding handoff

Talent mapping and competitor talent intelligence reports

Diversity sourcing strategies and inclusive hiring audits

Recruitment process documentation, scorecards, and interview kits

Engagements range from contingent placement on a single hire to embedded RPO (recruitment process outsourcing) work supporting multiple roles concurrently.

Specializations within recruitment

Recruitment is a broad discipline. When posting a role, identify which specialization fits your need:

Technical recruiters for software engineering, data, DevOps, and cybersecurity roles, with the ability to read GitHub profiles and screen on technical depth

Executive search consultants for C-suite, VP, and director-level hires requiring discreet headhunting

Healthcare and clinical recruiters familiar with credentialing, licensure, and compliance

Finance and accounting recruiters sourcing CPAs, controllers, analysts, and audit specialists

Sales and GTM recruiters hiring SDRs, account executives, and revenue leaders

Volume and high-growth recruiters running customer support, retail, or warehouse hiring at scale

Creative and marketing recruiters for designers, content leads, and growth marketers

Tools and platforms freelance recruiters use

Strong candidates work fluently across the modern recruiting stack. Look for proficiency in:

Sourcing platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, AngelList, Behance

Applicant tracking systems: Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, BambooHR, Workday, JazzHR, SmartRecruiters

Outreach and CRM: Gem, hireEZ, SeekOut, Loxo

Assessment tools: HackerRank, CodeSignal, Criteria, TestGorilla

Scheduling and video interview tools: Calendly, GoodTime, Zoom, HireVue

Boolean search, X-Ray search, and Chrome sourcing extensions

Industries that hire freelance recruiters

Demand for talent acquisition specialists spans technology, SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, biotech, gaming, and nonprofit sectors. Early-stage startups use freelance recruiters to build founding teams without committing to a full-time TA hire. Scale-ups bring them in for burst hiring during fundraising rounds. Enterprises engage them for confidential searches, niche technical roles, or international expansion into new regions.

How to evaluate recruiter candidates

The right recruiter depends on the role you are filling. Look for relevant industry and function experience, not just years in the profession. A senior engineering recruiter is rarely interchangeable with a finance recruiter.

Evaluation signals to weigh:

Track record of placements at similar company stage and role level

Time-to-fill and offer acceptance rates from past engagements

Familiarity with your target geography, salary bands, and visa or work authorization rules

ATS proficiency that matches your stack

Communication quality in early conversations, since this mirrors how candidates will experience them

References from hiring managers, not just HR contacts

Sample interview questions to use during shortlisting:

Walk me through a recent search for a role similar to mine. How did you build the candidate pipeline?

What Boolean string would you use to find a senior backend engineer with payments experience in Berlin?

How do you handle a candidate who has a competing offer at a higher salary than our range?

What is your typical screening process before sending a candidate to the hiring manager?

How do you measure the success of a recruitment engagement, and what reporting will I receive?

Why hire recruiters on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global network of recruiters across every specialization, geography, and industry. Whether you need a technical recruiter in Eastern Europe, an executive search consultant familiar with APAC markets, or a high-volume recruiter for a customer support buildout, you can post a project on Freelancer.com and receive bids from qualified talent acquisition specialists within hours.

Profiles include verified reviews, completed project counts, and portfolio evidence so you can compare candidates on real performance signals. Milestone Payments protect your budget by releasing funds only as agreed deliverables are met. Clients set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, making Freelancer.com a practical fit for engagements of any size.

Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled recruiters ready to source, screen, and close the talent your business needs.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance recruiter?

Hiring a recruiter is itself a hiring decision, so a clear brief and a structured evaluation process matter. The steps below walk through how to post the role, review proposals, and choose the recruiter who is most likely to deliver qualified candidates on time.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

The quality of bids you receive depends almost entirely on how clearly you describe the role and the engagement. Head to the post project page , where you fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget before publishing the project for freelancers to bid on. A precise brief filters out generalists and attracts recruiters who genuinely match the function and seniority you need.

The role title, seniority, and target start date for the hire

Industry, company stage, and a short description of what your business does

Location, remote policy, and any visa or work authorization constraints

Required and preferred skills, tools, or domain experience for the candidate

Salary range or compensation framework, plus any equity or bonus structure

Engagement model preference: contingent, retained, hourly, or embedded

Your ATS, screening process, and how the recruiter will collaborate with hiring managers

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids from recruiters are short proposals, not just price quotes. A strong proposal shows that the recruiter understands your role, your market, and the realistic challenges of filling it. Read each bid carefully and shortlist candidates whose approach reflects genuine experience with similar searches.

Look for a proposed sourcing strategy specific to your role, not a generic template

Check whether the recruiter raises smart clarifying questions about scope or compensation

Assess timeline realism — extremely fast promises often signal weak screening

Note references to relevant tools and channels: LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, niche communities, ATS integrations

Ask for sample candidate profiles or anonymized placement examples from comparable searches

Use Freelancer.com chat to ask follow-up questions before shortlisting your top three to five

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Recruiters live or die by repeatability, so weigh consistency across many engagements rather than a single impressive placement. Past client reviews are particularly informative because they often describe communication style, candidate quality, and process discipline.

Portfolio depth: number and relevance of past placements in your industry or function

Star ratings combined with the volume of completed projects

Written client reviews mentioning candidate quality, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance

Verified payment method and identity verification status

Completion rate and on-time delivery rate as discipline indicators

Evidence of long-term client relationships, which suggests dependable delivery

Award the project once you have alignment on scope and use Freelancer.com Milestone Payments to release funds as agreed deliverables — shortlists, interviews, and offer acceptance — are met

How long does it take a freelance recruiter to fill a role?

Time-to-fill depends on role seniority, location, and market scarcity. A mid-level individual contributor role often closes within four to eight weeks, while executive searches or highly specialized technical roles can take longer. A good recruiter will give you a realistic timeline based on the role brief during the bid stage.

Should I hire a freelance recruiter or a recruitment agency?

Freelance recruiters offer direct communication, lower overhead, and flexible engagement models — useful when you want hands-on involvement and a single point of contact. Agencies suit companies that need parallel searches across many roles and prefer a fully managed process. For most single-role or burst hiring needs, a freelance recruiter is the more efficient choice.

What is the difference between a recruiter and a sourcer?

A sourcer focuses purely on identifying and engaging passive candidates at the top of the funnel, handing warm leads to a recruiter. A recruiter manages the full process — screening, interviewing, negotiating offers, and closing candidates. Some freelancers offer both services, while others specialize.

Can I hire a freelance recruiter for a single position?

Yes. Many recruiters take on contingent or fixed-fee engagements for a single hire, and Freelancer.com is well-suited to these short, defined projects. Be clear in your brief about the role, seniority, and timeline so bidders can scope accurately.

Do freelance recruiters handle offer negotiation and onboarding?

Most full-cycle recruiters manage offer negotiation, reference checks, and the handoff to your HR or onboarding team. Confirm the scope during shortlisting, since some recruiters stop at the offer stage while others stay engaged through the candidate's start date.