ANAND A

I am a versatile, seasoned, results-oriented, detailed and passionate Strategic Human Resource Management GLOBAL HR professional with 24 years hand on experience. My inherent astute understanding of business models and HR orientation to exceed corporate vision with global perspective through critical insights and analytics, scalable strategies, robust implementation and people engagement are my strengths.

Having worked with top notch global companies such as Sony, Samsung, Dell, Aditya Birla Group (Overseas) and Haworth Intl (India and MEA) across various industries such as Service, Manufacturing and Consultancy in India and Overseas,  I gained hands-on experience in various facets of HR including Organizational Development, Change Management, Governance, HR Operations, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, IR, PMS, Leadership development, Talent Acquisition and retention, Talent Development and Management, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, R&R, Diversity & Inclusive culture.

Last ten years, I was handling a strategic HR leadership role in providing a broad range of Human Resources strategic partnership and tactical interventions to the business and multiple sites in a dynamic business environment. Also partnered with the business to ensure effective implementation of HR plan, strategies in line with business priorities and best employee experience. Further, developed and implemented preemptive Employee Relations strategy to ensure smooth operations and best working environment across the organization and region. I was key member of the India and MEA Leadership team, influencing the vision and strategic direction of the Region and businesses.

With respect to my academics, I possess Bachelor degree in Law’94 from Madras Law College, Post-graduation in Human Resources Management’96 from Madras School of Social work and MA in Public administrationfrom Madras University, India.

My career is outlined in the enclosed CV. However, since ‘achievement' and ‘proven skill' is best judged in direct communication, I look forward to an opportunity to communicate about my experiences for career growth opportunities with you. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for your time.

With Warm regards,

A.Anand

Chennai, India

People Process Teck, Chennai

Director HR – India | Since Jan 2021

People Process Teck is a leading and professional HR Management and Service provider.  

Key responsibilities:

Organisation capability building initiatives, HR Optimization, HR interventions, Develop and execute right HR strategy for the Organization, Talent Acquisition, Change management, Cultural transformation, Establish HR processes and practices to improve Organisation efficiency and meet business objectives, OD initiatives, Workforce optimization, Talent Management, Workplace diversity and inclusion, Governance and compliance, Leadership hiring, HR Operations, etc.,

Haworth India & MEA, Chennai and Dubai        

Head HR – India and Middle East & Africa | April 2017-Dec 2020 - (3.9 Yrs)

Haworth Inc. is a Global premium office furniture manufacturer headquartered in Holland, Michigan, United States.

Key responsibilities (Plant and Sales and Marketing)

• Trusted advisor and partner to the India and MEA Managing Directors and Leadership team. 
• Strategic HR Leader for India and MEA HR operations. Support   Sales Operations across India and Middle East & Africa and Manufacturing Plant in Chennai.
• Provide thought leadership on organizational and people related strategy and execution.
• Drive the implementation of global HR strategy, while adapting to the country specific needs.
• Foster a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement for the organization.
• Plan, design, develop and evaluate human resource-related initiatives that support organizational strategic goals. 
• Manage and provide consultation to management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits/plan, Leadership development, training and development, Industrial relations, budget. 
• Coaching and Leadership development, Capability building and succession planning for Key functions across the organization.
• Implement and deliver local talent development programs.
• Strategic workforce plan for future.
• Development and implementation of organizational development programs, policies and guidelines and equal opportunity employment programs.
• Lead performance management, drive meritorious and performance driven culture, talent assessment, and effective labor relationships, including negotiating and administering labor agreements. 
• Ensuring compliance with countries, state and local specific law requirements.

Achievement:

• Developed and implemented robust Talent Management and development strategy and programs - Skill matrix and competency mapping and frame work for employees. 
• Developed and implemented Compensation Management and Benefits programs.
• Reward and Recognition – introduced innovative R&R programs to drive performance and efficiency.
• PMS – Lead and introduced new PMS platform and program to bring in transparent and meritorious culture.
• Brought in Cultural transformation in terms of transparency, diversity and inclusiveness, meritorious and performance driven Organisation.
• Developed and implemented pre-emptive employee relations and IR strategy 
• Instrumental in establishing Shared Service Center (40 seaters) in India to support Europe and APAC region.

Aditya Birla Group, Laos (South East Asia) & India

Country HR Head (HRBP) | Jan 2012 to Mar’17. (5.4 Years) 

(Brief stint with Grasim Industries at Harihar (KN) - Jun’16 to Mar’17)

Key responsibilities as Unit HR Head (Laos) and Plant HR (Grasim, Karnataka, India)

• Responsible for E2E HR activities and employees’ life cycle for Expats and local employees.
• Talent Management, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, OD, Employee engagement. 
• ER, IR, PMS, T&D, Comp & Benefits.
• HR Operations and Governance and compliances
• Handled 2 large manufacturing units at Grasim Industries, Harihar, Karnataka State, for 9 months (post Lao stint).

Dell India, Chennai   

Plant HR Manager Nov 2010 to Aug 2011- (9 months)

Responsible for Employees’ life cycle (Staff, Leaders and Workmen) / end to end HR operations including Talent Management, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, OD, Employee engagement. 

ER, IR, PMS, R&R, T&D, Comp & Benefits, Statutory Governance and compliances.

Samsung Electronics, Chennai                           

Regional HR Head (HRBP) South India & Plant HR Manager|Mar 2005 to Nov’10 - (5.9Yrs)

Responsible for employees’ life cycle, E2E HR operations, Talent Acquisition and retention, Talent Management, Talent Development, OD, Employee engagement, ER, IR, PMS, T&D, Comp & Benefits, Statutory Governance and compliances - for 4 Sales and Marketing Business operations ie AV, HA, IT and Mobile, for the South India.

Handled Greenfield project for Samsung Manufacturing plant at Sunghuvarchatram/Chennai, as Plant HR Manager for a year.

Sony India, Chennai & Bangalore

Regional HR Business Partner (South India) | Mar’98 to Mar 2005 - (7 Yrs)

Chemcrown India Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Manager HR & Legal | Nov 1996 to Feb 1998 - (1.4 Yrs) 

(Handled Corporate & Plant HR)

Bachelor of Law

Madras Law College, Chennai, India

5 years integrated course – Passed out in1994.

PG (Hons) Dip in Human Resources Management

Madras School of Social Work, Chennai, India

1994-1996

MA- Public administration

University of Madras, Chennai, India

1994-1996 (Distance education)

Diploma in Hindi Language (Rashtra Basha Praveen)