Ranjana Joshi
About Ranjana Joshi
Ranjana Joshi is a Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition at Kennametal, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various senior roles at companies such as Ubics, Synise Technologies, and Ma Foi Randstad.
Work at Kennametal
Ranjana Joshi serves as the Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, she is responsible for overseeing the recruitment strategies and talent acquisition processes for the organization. Her role involves collaborating with various departments to align talent needs with business objectives, ensuring that Kennametal attracts and retains skilled professionals in the competitive manufacturing sector.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Kennametal, Ranjana Joshi accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources. She worked at Ubics as the Head of US Human Resources and Global Recruitment from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Manager at Ubics from 2005 to 2012. Her career also includes a role as a Principal Consultant at Ma Foi Randstad in Chennai, India, where she worked from 1997 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Ranjana Joshi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from L.D. College of Engineering. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Management Development and Research in Pune, specializing in Marketing. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of human resources and talent acquisition.
Career Background in Human Resources
Ranjana Joshi has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities across different organizations. She served as Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Synise Technologies Limited in India from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she worked at Persistent Systems as a Senior Manager in Human Resources for one year in Austin, Texas, from 2004 to 2005. Her career spans over two decades, showcasing her expertise in managing HR functions and talent acquisition.