Yogesh Joshi

Recruiter

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India19 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led strategic talent acquisition for Maruti Suzuki.
Successfully managed large-scale recruitment campaigns.
Implemented cost-saving initiatives in hiring processes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Manufacturing sector with a focus on strategic HR practices.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Talent AcquisitionRecruiting

Other Skills

HRBCorporate RecruitingStrategic Human Resources LeadershipCollege RecruitingData-driven insightsCost-saving initiativesEmployee EngagementTeam ManagementTrainingHR PoliciesStrategic HRHuman ResourcesPerformance ManagementVendor ManagementStrategic Human Resource Planning

About

With over 4 years as Talent Acquisition Manager at Maruti Suzuki, I lead the white-collar hiring team at the Gujarat Plant, overseeing end-to-end recruitment efforts for roles ranging from Diploma Apprentice Trainees to senior leadership positions. My role involves partnering with senior stakeholders to design strategic hiring approaches for niche and critical roles, enhancing candidate experiences, and strengthening employer branding through innovative recruitment campaigns. Leveraging skills in strategic talent acquisition, college recruiting, and talent management, I focus on building robust pipelines and aligning hiring strategies with organizational objectives. By utilizing data-driven insights and collaborating with stakeholders, I contribute to creating high-performing teams and fostering organizational growth through innovative and impactful talent acquisition practices.

Experience

19 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Maruti suzuki india limited - hansalpur

2 roles

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Apr 2026 – Present · 1 mo · Gujarat, India · On-site

Managing end-to-end recruitment activities for white-collar and lateral hiring at Maruti Suzuki India Limited - Hansalpur Plant, Gujarat.
Oversee the recruitment process for Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET) and Diploma Engineer Trainees (DAT).
Collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with hiring needs and organizational goals.
Developing and implementing strategies to enhance candidate sourcing and improve overall recruitment efficiency.

HRBRecruitingCorporate RecruitingStrategic Human Resources LeadershipStrategic talent acquisition

Talent Acquisition Manager

May 2022 – Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Gujarat, India · On-site

Leading the White-collar hiring team at MSIL Gujarat Plant (formerly known as Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd).
Transitioned from blue-collar to white-collar hiring, expanding scope to strategic talent acquisition across multiple plant units.
Managed end-to-end recruitment for roles ranging from Diploma Apprentice Trainees (DAT) and Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET) to senior leadership positions.
Partnered with senior stakeholders to design hiring strategies for niche and critical roles, ensuring creating future leader pipeline.
Enhanced candidate experience and strengthened employer branding through innovative recruitment campaigns.
Leveraged data-driven insights for recruitment analytics and decision-making.
Led the Blue Collar Hiring as well for hiring of ~20000 blue collar manpower from ITI institution across India, managing the end-to-end process from onboarding to handover.
Planning and organizing average 35 blue-collar hiring campuses across India with help of 06 consultants.
Hired ~1300 apprentices in lead time of three months as per apprentice act, with yearly saving of ~₹ 2.34 Cr. Supported to white collar TA team in hiring of DATs.
Saved ~₹ 1.5 Cr in 09 months after implementing cost saving initiatives in hiring and BGV process.
Leading and implementing best practices of HR automation and process enhancement.

RecruitingStrategic talent acquisitionCollege Recruiting

Ecom express limited

Regional Manager EFS North

Feb 2022 – Apr 2022 · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Handled 08 Fulfilment Centres/warehouses of Ecom Express in North Region.
Handed the HR operation of Reliance’s one of the largest FC in Northern India.

Amazon

3 roles

HR Business Partner

Apr 2021 – Jan 2022 · 9 mos

Key Contributions/Achievements –
Successfully launched Amazon’s two FCs (Fulfilment Centres), in Jaipur (SJAB, Yr. 2016, First largest FC in Rajasthan) and Lucknow (LKO1, Yr. 2021, North India’s second largest FC).
Hired and dehired ~5000 associates, (blue-collar manpower) during the tenure without any IR/ER issue. Successfully implemented short-term hiring model (07 days and 11 month) as per Operation’s requirement, helped in saving cost and manpower presence as per work availability.
Started female associate’s night shift operation in Jaipur FC, first in entire North region, later on implemented in Lucknow as well.
Successfully handled and executed transition of 3 facility and 2 security vendors, without any unrest and IR incidents.
Managed various HR programs e. g. Automated Pay-slips Kiosk, Self Service Portal and online query portal for associates.
Hired 1000+ associates during the lead time of 10 days and saved ~₹ 2 Cr during the launch of LKO1, in arranging accommodation and transport during their training in NCR region.
Ensuring seamless operation of Jaipur FC during the COVID lockdown.
Led the Simpliance Project for North FCs ensuring 100% compliances by all vendors as per applicable act.
Pre ER-Assessor for North FCs, helping and guiding HR teams about the pulse of floor by conducting pre-ER assessments.

HR Business Partner

Jul 2020 – Apr 2021 · 9 mos

Handled HRBP position in Amazon's large Fulfillment Center, situated in Manesar, Haryana.

HR Business Partner

Jun 2016 – Jul 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Headled HR function of Amazon Warehouse in Jaipur. Responsible for Talent management, recruitment, statutory compliance, and Strategic HR.

Hindustan salts ltd ( a goi enterprise)

Manager Personnel and Administration

Nov 2014 – Feb 2015 · 3 mos · Sambhar Lake, Jaipur · On-site

Handled the Personnel and Administration Department of Sambhar Salts Limited, A Govt of India Enterprise.

Skipperseil group

Manager HR and Admin

Jul 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · Gurgaon, & Bhiwadi India

Key Contributions/Achievements –
Ensured hiring of professionals up to General Manager Level for Projects and Plant including India and abroad (For Dubai and Nigeria location).
Part of launch team of new Transformer manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.
Restructured and empower the training and development activities for Managers and Staff in corporate office and factory. Acted as lead trainer for behavioural and soft skill subjects.
Successfully completed the ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 recertification audits for the manufacturing plant. Certified Internal auditor for OHSAS 18001 by Bureau Veritas.
Handled multiple visits of foreign delegates, including their visa and admin arrangements.

Ksk energy ventures ltd.

Asst. Manager HR

Oct 2011 – Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bikaner Area, India

Key Contributions/Achievements –
Handled HR department independently for 1x135 MW lignite-based power plant of KSK Energy in Bikaner. Reporting directly to Group Director.
Handled compliances, time office, recruitment and payroll of 600 Off roll and 100 on-roll employees during the tenure.
Hired 22 power plant engineers and their onboarding in lead time of 25 days during the O&M transfer.
Contributed and part of negotiation team, in discussion with Landowners and villages for settlement. Also supported GM – Admin in handling legal and legislation matters related to land and compliances.
Handled labour unrest situation and supported in resolving the issues for restarting the operation.

Kec international ltd.

Sr. Officer HR

Nov 2007 – Oct 2011 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Jaipur Area, India

Key Contributions/Achievements –
Handled the Training and Development function for shop floor workers and staff in KEC International. Designed, deliver and Lead trainer for behavioural, soft skills, 5S and Safety topics.
Started KEC Cares Centre, a CSR initiative of RPG Group in Jaipur plant after studying CEAT Tyres CSR initiative.
Key contributor and organizer of Engagement Activities in KEC, ensured good working environment for employees.
Part of Core team in implementing Best practices and key learnings of Mexico and Brazil plant at Jaipur location.
Designed and conducted Employee Satisfaction Surveys and published the analytics to leadership, helped them in taking key decisions and know about the key working areas to improve satisfaction.
Part of team in negotiation with Union for long term settlements.