Tejasvi Kochar
Summary
A results-oriented Talent Acquisition Leader with 19+ years of experience driving global recruitment strategy and building high-performing teams across diverse geographies and business lines. Adept at leading transformational change initiatives, optimizing recruitment operations, and delivering scalable workforce solutions in complex, high-growth environments. Known for strategic thinking, strong execution, and stakeholder management, with expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and virtual team leadership. Thrives in challenging environments, consistently exceeding targets while shaping long-term talent strategies that fuel business growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Leader EMEA AGI (Assignment)
Amazon Web Services
05.2025 - Current
- As a stretch assignment I am leading end-to-end scaling of AGI Data Associates hiring across 4 countries, building a structured international recruitment engine to support rapid business growth.
- Defined and executed the 2025 workforce strategy, leading a team of 12 recruiters to achieve 113% of annual hiring targets.
- Driving optimal resource allocation and workflow distribution across regions, improving delivery predictability and operational efficiency.
- Designed and implemented channel segmentation strategy to enhance sourcing effectiveness across multiple talent pipelines and geographies.
- Established full operational oversight of international delivery, introducing performance tracking, capacity planning, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
- Partnered cross-functionally with HR and business leaders to align hiring plans with organizational objectives and long-term growth strategy.
Recruiting Leader APJC
Amazon Web Services
04.2022 - Current
- A key member of the leadership team I am managing hiring across five business lines in APJC including Infrastructure Services (2022 to 2024) and Go-To-Market (2024- till date) , shaping workforce strategy to support regional expansion and revenue growth.
- Led talent strategy for 6 data center launches (Malaysia, Thailand, Osaka, Taiwan, Melbourne, Hyderabad) and 2 cluster splits, enabling scalable operations.
- Owned end-to-end recruitment delivery for 1,000+ hires annually across multiple geographies and functions.
- Built and scaled a 32-member TA organization, driving operational rigor and consistent hiring performance in a high-growth environment.
- Launched and expanded a Developmental Talent (Trainee Track) Program across APJC to strengthen early-career pipelines and long-term workforce sustainability.
- Consistently achieved 100%+ of hiring targets, enabling sustained growth across APJC businesses including Infrastructure and Go-To-Market organizations.
- Certified Culture Champion; facilitated leadership and partner enablement sessions.
Senior Recruiter
Amazon Web Services
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Led technical hiring across AWS Japan’s Infrastructure business, owning high-volume recruitment for highly specialized roles.
- Exceeded hiring goals with 110% delivery vs. target, supporting business growth of 208% over five years.
- Managed and developed a team of 3 recruiters, driving simplification initiatives and increasing team productivity.
- Designed and executed innovative sourcing strategies, including webinars, monthly open houses, tech talks, and referral campaigns to strengthen niche talent pipelines.
- Optimized recruitment operations to deliver a scalable, consistent, and customer-obsessed hiring experience across stakeholders.
- Partnered closely with Infrastructure business leaders on workforce planning, budget oversight, performance reporting, and quarterly/annual sourcing strategies.
- Contributed to the AWS Japan/APJC TA roadmap, collaborating globally to align recruiting strategy and execution across regions.
Engineer Recruiting Group, Recruiting Section, Global Human Resources Department
Rakuten, Inc.
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Led global rollout of Taleo ATS, standardizing recruitment processes across Rakuten entities and driving operational consistency.
- Managed end-to-end executive and technical hiring across multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with strategic workforce priorities.
- Built and operationalized an offshore sourcing team in Bangalore (8 members), strengthening talent pipeline scalability.
- Owned campus hiring strategy across India, including IIT Hyderabad and Mumbai, enhancing early-career talent acquisition.
- Delivered monthly recruiting analytics and executive dashboards to senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
- Hired 100 Software Development Engineers and Project Managers in 18 months, reducing average time-to-hire from 120 to 90 days.
- Streamlined executive hiring processes, partnering with external search firms to successfully place 15 senior executives.
Team Leader Human Resource and Life Sciences
H&S Software Development and Knowledge Management Centre
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Led the Life Sciences and Human Resources practice (11-member team), driving performance across productivity, quality, and client excellence metrics.
- Conducted executive-level candidate assessments and fitment evaluations to ensure high-quality shortlists and placements.
- Delivered internal and external training sessions on service offerings, strengthening team capability and client engagement.
- Executed large-scale talent mapping projects across Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, and APAC to identify key decision-makers and support consulting-led business development.
- Led Key Talent and Organizational Mapping initiatives, conducting whitespace analysis to uncover strategic business development opportunities for search teams.
- Elevated client satisfaction by co-leading the “Client to Delight” initiative, improving service delivery standards and stakeholder experience.
Senior Research Analyst- Human Resource
H&S Software Development and Knowledge Management Centre
05.2010 - 03.2014
- Supported early-stage search strategy for C-level, SVP, VP, and Board mandates at leading global organizations.
- Partnered closely with Consultants, Research Principals, and Associates across the US, APAC, and Europe to deliver integrated search and intelligence solutions.
- Independently delivered high-impact Business Intelligence Reports (BIRs), industry analysis, executive identification, compensation benchmarking, organization charts, and news briefings for global and regional clients.
- Analyzed market trends, competitive landscapes, and niche industry segments to generate insights influencing client talent and business decisions.
- Developed client-ready executive decks and research presentations aligned with global quality standards.
- Leveraged advanced secondary research tools including Capital IQ, LexisNexis, OneSource, Hoovers, and BoardEx to produce data-driven insights.
- Led stakeholder calls to define research scope, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely delivery; demonstrated strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Mentored new team members, managed team MIS reporting, and contributed to cross-practice industry projects and sector knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Executive Business Development- Staffing
US Tech Solutions (P) Ltd.
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Managed a team of 3 staffing associates, driving performance and operational efficiency across recruitment activities.
- Designed and led a 5-day New Joiners Induction Program, providing training on product knowledge, processes, research skills, and technical competencies.
- Oversaw the full recruitment lifecycle, interviewing executives for domestic and international placements across multiple functions.
- Supported staffing solutions and business development initiatives in both the Indian and international markets, contributing to organizational growth and talent pipeline development.
Business Analyst
EVALUESERVE Pvt. Ltd.
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Prepared project deliverables, status updates, and performance trackers to ensure timely execution and stakeholder alignment.
- Contributed to project initialization, including defining guidelines, identifying industries, and establishing research buckets.
- Conducted primary and secondary research across global markets, producing market analyses, white papers, campaign reports, and whitespace analyses for internal and client-driven projects.
- Designed and implemented new hire mentoring programs, enhancing onboarding effectiveness and team capability.
- Managed operational floor activities, monitoring service levels and ensuring consistent delivery standards.
Education
Master of Business Administration - HR, Marketing
Graphic Era Institute of Technology
Dehradun01-2007
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Graphic Era Institute of Technology
Dehradun01-2005
Skills
- Recruitment leadership
- Operational team building
- Transformational change
- Cross cultural team leadership
- Project management
- Stakeholder influencing
Internship
HDFC Std Life Insurance, Dehradun, Performance Appraisal System and Recruitments of financial agents, 2023-06-13, 2023-08-21, Mr. Rohit (Marketing), Analyzed the performance appraisal system of the organization and recruitments of Financial consultants.
Specialist Skills
- Organisational Design and Workforce Strategy
- Change Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Acquisition
- Development of high performing virtual teams
- Build and Lead of HR Shared Services
Key Areas Of Expertise
- Recruitment leadership and delivery for fast scaling Tech Sector
- Building and leading high performing operational teams
- Fostering engagement through transformational change and rapid growth
- Leading cross cultural, virtual teams
- Managing and delivering multiple projects in complex matrix global organisations to achieve challenging objectives
- Influencing senior stakeholders to champion and support projects
Timeline
Recruiting Leader EMEA AGI (Assignment)
Amazon Web Services
05.2025 - Current
Recruiting Leader APJC
Amazon Web Services
04.2022 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Amazon Web Services
09.2017 - 03.2022
Engineer Recruiting Group, Recruiting Section, Global Human Resources Department
Rakuten, Inc.
01.2016 - 07.2017
Team Leader Human Resource and Life Sciences
H&S Software Development and Knowledge Management Centre
04.2014 - 11.2015
Senior Research Analyst- Human Resource
H&S Software Development and Knowledge Management Centre
05.2010 - 03.2014
Executive Business Development- Staffing
US Tech Solutions (P) Ltd.
10.2009 - 05.2010
Business Analyst
EVALUESERVE Pvt. Ltd.
07.2007 - 08.2009
Master of Business Administration - HR, Marketing
Graphic Era Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Graphic Era Institute of Technology