Varun ( ヴァルン) Joshi

Operations Associate

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada13 yrs 6 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

23 years of diverse HR experience across multiple sectors.
Expert in data-driven HR and recruitment strategies.
Proven track record in talent acquisition and employee engagement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition and HR Operations across diverse industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionHr OperationsHr PoliciesHr ConsultingTeachingTrainingRecruitingCustomer Relationship Management

Other Skills

ADP PayrollAccount ManagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)Applicant Tracking SystemsApplication Tracking SystemsArtificial Intelligence for BusinessAttention to DetailBenefits AdministrationBenefits NegotiationBootstrap (Framework)Business Process ImprovementCascading Style Sheets (CSS)CoachingCompensation & BenefitsCompensation Management

About

As a Human Resource Professional, I leverage my 23 years of overall work experience and 12+ years of extensive experience in Human Resource Management and Talent Acquisition partnering with companies across diverse sectors, such as eCommerce, Automobile, Logistic, SaaS, and IT Consulting in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America region. I have a strong passion for learning and applying new skills and technologies to enhance my HR and recruitment capabilities. I have completed a Bootcamp in Data Science and obtained certifications in Python and MongoDB, which enables me to use data-driven approaches and tools to optimize the hiring process, improve the quality of candidates, and measure the impact of HR initiatives. Over the years I have honed my interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and help identify and address quality and process improvement issues.

Experience

13 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

11 mos

Current Experience

Vip soap products ltd.

Human Resource Specialist

Jul 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Mission, British Columbia, Canada · On-site

Managing a broad range of HR functions with a focus on employee well-being, organizational culture, and operational excellence.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Coordinating the Joint Health & Safety Committee to promote a safe and compliant workplace
Managing WorkSafeBC inquiries and maintaining effective communication with regulatory bodies
Driving initiatives through the Culture Committee to support a positive and inclusive work environment
Designing and implementing employee engagement practices that boost morale and retention
Leading payroll and benefits processes to ensure accuracy and timely delivery
Leading full-cycle talent acquisition to attract top talent and align hiring with organizational goals

Payroll ProcessingOHSTalent AcquisitionHR Operations

Seed stage, stealth mode start-up

Human Resource Business Partner

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid

Human Resource Business Partner
Client: Cosmetic & Beauty Products Start-Up
Locations: HO – Vancouver, BC | Factory – Mission, BC
Responsibilities:
Provide HR support across corporate and factory operations in a fast-growing start-up
Design onboarding programs for R&D, Production, Packaging, and Sales teams
Partner with department heads to develop job descriptions and KPIs aligned with business goals
Help establish HR policies and SOPs focused on WorkSafeBC compliance, attendance, and discipline
Recruit for critical roles including Production Supervisor, QC Technician, Cosmetic Chemist, and Sales Associate
Ensure accurate employee records and compliance with BC labour laws
Coordinate payroll with finance and resolve queries on pay, leave, and benefits
Bridge communication between head office and factory to align HR practices
Support employee relations and foster an inclusive workplace culture

SourcingHeadhuntingTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources (HR)HR Policies

New value solutions

Human Resource Coordinator

Jul 2024 – Dec 2024 · 5 mos · Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid

Maintained confidentiality and acted as a trusted advisor to the President on Human Resources matters.
Handled Human Resources functions for the company.
Assisted with IT Staff Augmentation and Recruiting activities.
Administered payroll and benefits for Internal Employees as well as Contractors.
Produced and assisted with reports and contractual documents.

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Technical RecruitingPayroll AdministrationAttention to DetailGlobal Talent AcquisitionContract Recruitment+10

Various companies

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos · New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada · Remote

Talent Acquisition Specialist
As a Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist I have closed 3 positions since Mar. '25 with $75000+ of billing
Sourced and Acquired candidates for ML Operations Engineer (Toronto), Full Stack Developer - MERN Stack (Vancouver) and Lead .NET Developer (Plano, TX)
Clients:
AI/ML-Based SaaS Start-Up
B2B SaaS Company
Reputed Accounting Firm
Responsibilities:
Leading end-to-end (360°) recruitment for key roles across Canada and the U.S
Sourcing candidates through multiple channels and screen resumes efficiently to identify top talent
Conduct interviews via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, phone, and in-person, adapting to candidate and team preferences
Deliver high-quality shortlists to hiring managers and perform thorough reference checks
Serving as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, maintaining strong engagement and a positive experience
Maintaining ongoing communication with new hires post-joining to support retention and a smooth onboarding experience

Raven force couriers

Human Resources Manager

Oct 2023 – May 2024 · 7 mos · Delta, British Columbia, Canada · On-site

Responsible for driving team success by aligning organizational goal with employees KPI and KRAs.
As a human resource manager, I efficiently performed tasks resulting in effective recruitment, high employee retentions and successful training and development programs.
My responsibilities included Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Occupational health and safety, legislative and legal compliance management and fostering a positive work culture.

Legislative RelationsSupervisory SkillsCompliance ManagementHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)OnboardingTalent Acquisition+17

H. s. p. consultants

Senior Consultant (HR & Talent Acquisition)

May 2018 – Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · Hybrid

At H.S.P. Consultants I worked as Senior HR and Talent Acquisition Consultant for clients in INDIA and APAC region.
Spearheaded Human Resource strategy, effortlessly combining HR insights and recruitment experience by delivering a bouquet of bespoke services to various Start-ups and Multinational Companies.
My responsibilities also included establishing new ways to link H.S.P. Consultants' Recruitment Business goals by matching top-tier applicants to suitable job opportunities with its clients in a variety of domain.

Contract NegotiationHuman Resources (HR)Supervisory SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsCorporate RecruitingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)+21

Rustomjee academy for global careers

2 roles

Instructor / Faculty

Jul 2014 – Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Developed and delivered courses in the Hospitality and Business Administration trades for Human Resource related subjects as per curriculum guideline provided by BTEC Pearson, University of Wolverhampton and National Skill Development Council of India training and imparting skills to 500+ students over a period of 4 years.

TeachingUniversity TeachingAttention to DetailProfessional DevelopmentCoachingTraining+2

Human Resources Manager

Jan 2014 – Apr 2018 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Promoted to Human Resource Manager in 2016, I successfully build the Human Resource Department from scratch for 2 Training Centres and RAGC’s corporate office.

Human Resources (HR)Supervisory SkillsHR PoliciesCorporate RecruitingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Onboarding+16