Strategic HR Leader with 25+ Yrs of Global Exp !
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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
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
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)
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.
Key responsibilities (Plant and Sales and Marketing)
(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 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.
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.
(Handled Corporate & Plant HR)
5 years integrated course – Passed out in1994.
