Upwork Talent Acquisition Specialist - Flexible Ad Hoc Remote Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Talent Acquisition freelancer to lead recruitment efforts across multiple business projects on the Upwork platform. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in navigating Upwork's advanced search parameters, filters, and talent discovery tools to efficiently identify and engage top-tier freelancers across diverse skill sets and industries. You should have a proven track record of successfully matching client requirements with qualified talent, understanding nuanced project needs, and leveraging Upwork's ecosystem to build strong talent pipelines.Experience with various project types—from technical development and creative services to business consulting and marketing—is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing systematic approaches to talent sourcing, creating detailed search strategies using Upwork's refinement tools (skill filters, experience levels, success scores, hourly rates, location parameters), and maintaining high-quality candidate databases. We expect you to demonstrate expertise in conducting fast initial talent screening, and presenting curated shortlists of pre-qualified candidates.Your pitch should detail specific methodologies for efficient talent discovery, your experience with Upwork's search filters / algorithm optimization, success metrics from previous TA projects, and innovative approaches to finding hidden gem freelancers who may not appear in standard searches. Please include examples of challenging recruitment scenarios you've successfully navigated and your strategies for building long-term talent relationships Apply tot his job