Anand A

Strategic HR Leader with 25+ Yrs of Global Exp !

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Chennai, Chennai districtMember since April 6, 2023

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A strategic HR leader with 25+ years of experience across diverse industries and global markets. Skilled in driving HR strategies that align with business goals to enhance employee experience and operational performance. I have led HR functions at top multinationals such as Sony, Samsung, Dell, Aditya Birla Group, and Haworth Intl, overseeing Corporate, Regional, Plant HR, and HRBP roles across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

My expertise spans talent acquisition, leadership development, employee relations, industrial relations, rewards & recognition, employee engagement, organizational development, change management, compensation & benefits, etc., Known for partnering with business leaders to deliver impactful HR strategies, I focus on executing people processes that drive results and foster a positive work environment across diverse cultures and regions.

Best Regards | A.Anand | Chennai, India | a.anand19(at)gmail.com

Experience

VST Group of Cos, Chennai, TN, India

(Automobile dealers for Passenger and Commercial vehicles. Dealers for Tata, Mercedes, Jaguar land rover, Porsche, Kia, Ducati, etc., and NBFC-Automobile finance).

Group General Manager – HR and Legal (Group HR Head) | Jul 2023 – Oct 2024

Key Responsibilities

Leadership: Directed a team of 30 HR professionals, overseeing both HR and legal affairs within the organization, for TN.

Employee Support: Managed HR functions for over 1,500 employees across Tamil Nadu, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Comprehensive HR Oversight: Led end-to-end HR activities for five major group companies, including leading brands Tata, Jaguar / Land Rover, Mercedes, Kia Motors, and one NBFC within the VST Group. Partnered with five COOs and business heads as a strategic HR leader to drive organizational success.

Legal Affairs Management: Oversaw legal matters, including civil cases, money suits, consumer disputes, property issues, and criminal cases, liaising with a panel of advocates to ensure compliance and effective resolution.

People Process Teck, Chennai (A leading and professional HR Management and Service provider)

Director HR – India | Jan 2021- Jul 2023

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting client recruitment needs across India, including mass hiring, middle-level, and leadership hiring through channels such as head hunting, job portals, competitors, etc. Led and managed a team of recruiters across India, ensuring efficient recruitment processes and background verifications.

Provided HR advisory and consultancy services to clients, assisting with policy formulation, organizational development (OD), training & development (T&D), and change management initiatives. Also supported clients with payroll management and compliance services to ensure seamless HR operations.

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.