Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Playing squash, South Asian Geo-Politics and Reading
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Ashish Khosla

Ashish Khosla

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
New Delhi

Summary

With over 17 years of experience in Talent Acquisition across diverse industries, including technology, outsourcing, hospitality, facilities management, and food services, I bring a wealth of expertise in recruitment for large service-based organizations, with a strong emphasis on diversity hiring. My international experience, including a year in Australia, has enhanced my skills in strategic talent acquisition, full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder management, diversity and inclusion, employer branding, and data-driven recruitment. I have a proven track record in fostering strong customer relationships and maintaining strict adherence to processes and protocols, ensuring seamless and efficient hiring practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificate

Work History

Consultant - Independent Recruitment & HR Consultant

01.2022 - Current
  • Deliver tailored recruitment and HR solutions to diverse organizations across myriad industries
  • Partner with key companies such as Sierra Law Offices, Quale Infotech Private Limited, Rare Solutions, Coventix Business Solutions for strategic recruitment and HR consultancy services
  • Leverage deep industry knowledge and advanced recruitment techniques to drive talent acquisition and HR initiatives.

Senior Human Resource Specialist

Quale Infotech Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Led talent and culture initiatives for Quale Infotech, a pioneering digital services organization with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Automation
  • Throughout my tenure of over 2 years, I achieved 100% of hiring through direct channels, primarily utilizing LinkedIn, our internal database, job portals, and employee referrals
  • Maintained a healthy 30% plus gender diversity for all hiring
  • Successfully increased the headcount of billable RPA resources, raising their value from $4 million to $7.5 million within a year.

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Compass Group India
Gurgaon
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • Led the recruitment efforts for over 100 critical positions annually across various business units and corporate enabling functions
  • Collaborating closely with senior business leaders, I ensured seamless recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for pivotal roles within their domains with over a 90% fill ratio
  • Led the implementation of an ATS overseeing the entire process from initial planning and requirements gathering to deployment, training, and post-implementation support
  • I managed sensitive and confidential searches for top-level C Suite executives and other strategic business leaders, contributing significantly to the organization's growth and operational excellence
  • Enhanced diversity hiring, increasing representation of women in senior positions
  • Achieved 24% diversity hiring in the first year, increasing it to 35% in the second year.

Recruitment Consultant

Flexi Staff Pty. Ltd.
Australia
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • During my tenure at Flexi Staff Pty Ltd, a reputable West Australian-owned manpower hire company with over 30 years of industry presence, I specialized in recruiting for hospitality and aged care facilities across the state
  • I successfully sourced and hired top-tier talent in Perth, particularly focusing on skilled professionals such as Chefs, Sous-Chefs, and Bakers in the food and beverage sector
  • Additionally, I recruited a substantial number of certified aged care workers, hospice staff, and nurses, contributing to the operational efficiency and service excellence of healthcare facilities.

Senior Manager Recruitment

NIIT Technologies Ltd.
Gurgaon
05.2013 - 01.2016
  • At NIIT Technologies Ltd, a global IT solutions organization, I managed talent acquisition across diverse industry sectors including travel and transportation, banking and financial services, insurance and media
  • I oversaw recruitment strategies and processes for critical positions, ensuring alignment with business goals in Capital Markets, BFSI, Travel and Business Functions like HR, Finance, Process Excellence, Presales etc
  • Was instrumental in setting up the new Capital Markets business at Bangalore
  • Hired 60 experienced resources well within agreed timeline of 45 days
  • Moreover, 80% of all the resources were hired through low cost channels.

Principal Consultant

Prasha Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Delhi
01.2011 - 05.2013
  • At Prasha Solutions, an executive search firm in IT, ITES, BPO, Retail, Analytics, and BFSI, I played a multifaceted role spearheading BD, Account Management and sourcing of right profiles and their subsequent selection.

Lead Assistant Manager - Leadership Hiring

EXL Service
Noida
03.2008 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for recruiting for all corporate and enabling functions, including Finance, Audit, Process Excellence, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Administration etc., as well as leadership roles for various operations teams
  • Specialized in sourcing and securing top talent to drive business success and operational excellence
  • Collaborated with senior management to align hiring strategies with organizational goals.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management -

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Diploma in Human Resources -

IMT Ghaziabad

Skills

  • Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Talent Market Insights
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Technology Utilization
  • Candidate Experience
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Assessments

Certification

  • Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals, University of California, Irvine
  • HR Dashboards using Power BI, Coursera
  • New Technologies for Business Leaders, Rutgers State University, New Jersey
  • Introduction to Generative AI, Google Cloud
  • LEAN, NIIT Technologies
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, NIIT Technologies
  • Augmented Reality & AR Core, Coursera

Accomplishments

  • Letter of appreciation by MD Compass Group for closing some critical positions for him.
  • Star Award for the Quarter ending March 2019 presented by the COO Food Services Compass Group for meeting Diversity Hiring Target.
  • Award of Excellence 2014 at NIIT Technologies for setting up the new delivery site at Bangalore by delivering 100% hiring within agreed timeline.
  • Achieved 100% hiring target for the new business in the Media Vertical of NIIT by onboarding 43 experienced graphic designers within 60 days of signing off the SOW.

Languages

Hindi
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Playing squash, South Asian Geo-Politics and Reading

  • Playing Squash: Introduced to squash by one of my superiors back in 2013, I developed a deep passion for the sport. Squash has significantly contributed to my mental focus and physical agility. Although I took a break, I am now actively working on getting back into the game, rediscovering the joy and benefits it brings.
  • South Asian Geo-Politics: I have a keen interest in South Asian geo-politics, staying informed about the political dynamics, economic developments, and social issues in the region. This hobby enriches my understanding of global affairs and cultural contexts, fostering a broader perspective that is invaluable in navigating the complexities of international business and recruitment.

Timeline

Consultant - Independent Recruitment & HR Consultant

01.2022 - Current

Senior Human Resource Specialist

Quale Infotech Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 06.2021

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Compass Group India
07.2017 - 05.2019

Recruitment Consultant

Flexi Staff Pty. Ltd.
04.2016 - 04.2017

Senior Manager Recruitment

NIIT Technologies Ltd.
05.2013 - 01.2016

Principal Consultant

Prasha Solutions Pvt. Ltd
01.2011 - 05.2013

Lead Assistant Manager - Leadership Hiring

EXL Service
03.2008 - 12.2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management -

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Diploma in Human Resources -

IMT Ghaziabad
Ashish KhoslaSenior Talent Acquisition Specialist