ANIVESH JOSHI
Pune
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and strategic workforce planning. Demonstrated expertise in scaling campus recruitment operations, managing lateral recruitment across diverse technology and non-technology domains, and driving diversity initiatives. Proven track record of optimizing recruitment metrics, stakeholder engagement, and employer branding strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Hiring Manager
INFOSYS LIMITED
04.2018 - Current
- Led regional campus recruitment strategy across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and Rajasthan, consistently meeting hiring and internship targets across multiple academic institutions
- Established strategic partnerships with E-Schools, B-Schools, Non-Engineering, and Design Schools through target identification, slot negotiation, and impactful pre-placement presentations
- Designed and executed comprehensive engagement programs (pre- and post-recruitment) to strengthen employer brand and improve offer acceptance rates
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment processes ensuring seamless candidate experience and operational excellence
Lateral Recruitment Manager
INFOSYS LIMITED
04.2018 - Current
- Managed lateral hiring operations for multiple business units across specialized technology stacks including Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, .NET, ReactJS, UI/UX Design, Cybersecurity, and AVEVA
- Collaborated with hiring managers and HRBPs to develop staffing plans aligned with business requirements, budget constraints, and attrition forecasting
- Architected sourcing strategies leveraging direct and indirect channels while ensuring SLA compliance and comprehensive background verification processes
- Implemented data-driven recruitment optimization through metrics analysis, assessment model development, and competency matrix refinement
- Partnered with internal DEI teams and external diversity agents to enhance inclusive hiring practices and onboarding experiences
- Led employer branding initiatives including client presentations, media engagement, recruitment events, roadshows, and year-round stakeholder engagement programs
- Trained and mentored recruitment team on best practices and processes.
- Managed onboarding activities such as orientation sessions and introductions to colleagues to ensure new hires have a smooth transition into their role.
- Tracked progress against recruitment goals on an ongoing basis using key performance indicators.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Development
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
06.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology
07.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
- Campus & Lateral Recruitment Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Recruitment Metrics & Analytics
- Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building
- Employer Branding & Social Media Recruitment
- HR Technology & Digital Transformation
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
- Public Speaking & Executive Presentations
- Process Optimization & Change Management
Certification
- Talent Acquisition Essentials - Cornell University
- Certified Tech Recruiter - Hirist
- Analytical Recruiter - Infosys Limited
- Talent Sourcer - Infosys Limited
Accomplishments
- Most Valuable Player Award - Talent Acquisition (FY 2019-20 & FY 2021-22)
- Record Campus Hiring - Oversaw recruitment of 95,000 candidates in FY 2021-22
- Digital Transformation - Spearheaded 100% digitalization of recruitment processes
- Diversity Excellence - Increased diversity hiring from 37% to 44% within one fiscal year through strategic DEI initiatives
- Process Innovation - Defined and implemented process improvements for niche technical roles
- Conversion Rate Improvement - Led cross-functional offer conversion initiatives resulting in 11% increase in joining rates
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Campus Hiring Manager
INFOSYS LIMITED
04.2018 - Current
Lateral Recruitment Manager
INFOSYS LIMITED
04.2018 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Development
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
06.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology
07.2011 - 06.2015