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Colin Yoshioka-Smith

Colin Yoshioka-Smith

HR leader specialising in contingent workforce and talent strategy

colin-yoshioka
Ewell, England
Joined March 2026
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Contingent workforce and Total Talent specialist — experienced in designing and running contingent workforce programmes and operations for large civils and construction businesses. theorg+1
HR consultant and founder serving recruitment and people-related industries — operates HR PILLAR providing retained HR services, bespoke training, and project-based HR support tailored to recruitment-sector clients. co+1
Trainer and people-development lead — held training director and people & talent leadership roles, delivering learning, capability building and management development across multiple organisations. co+1
Industry commentator and podcast guest/host — appears on and hosts industry podcasts and webinars addressing mental health in the contingent workforce, workforce compliance, and talent strategy. apple+2

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Plays the drums, enjoys Japanese food, and walks a Pomeranian puppy. flinder

Notes

SPSarah Piddingtonsaid that if they had to recommend a business owner in recruitment, construction, or payroll for a major project,
CYColin Yoshioka-Smith (CIPD, AET, PPA)
would be on their shortlist.

Mar 20, 2026