Anurag Gadre

Head of Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates12 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Led successful HR digital transformation initiatives.
  • Expert in HCM implementation across diverse industries.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS HR Transformation Specialist with extensive experience in HCM implementations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hcm ImplementationStakeholder ManagementTalent DevelopmentEmployee Life Cycle ManagementGraduate Hiring ProgramEmployee EngagementWorkday Hcm ImplementationHr MetricsBusiness Process Acceleration

Other Skills

Business ProcessChange ManagementCommunicationCross-Functional Project ManagementData AnalysisEmployee BenefitsEmployee Engagement ActivitiesEmployee RelationsEmployee TrainingExit InterviewsGrievancesHR ConsultingHR DashboardsHR Digital TransformationHR Management

About

Experienced Business Partner with 13+ years of cross-functional expertise in Talent Management, HCM system implementation, and digital transformation. I specialize in bridging the gap between HR and IT to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions that improve process efficiency and business outcomes. Currently managing HR Digital Transformation at Emirates Flight Catering (Emirates Group), where I’ve successfully built and launched a new HR Self-Service Portal and automated 10+ key HR processes. Prior to this, I managed full-cycle HCM implementations across India and the Middle East at Darwinbox, supporting clients across industries including Manufacturing, Pharma, and IT. With a foundation in HR Business Partnering and hands-on experience with platforms like Oracle Fusion HCM, Darwinbox, I bring both functional insight and technical fluency to every engagement. Key Skills & Focus Areas: 1. HCM Implementation (Oracle, Darwinbox, Workday) 2. HR Strategy & Digital Transformation 3. Stakeholder Management & Solution Design 4. HR Process Automation & Self-Service Portals 5. Agile Project Management | UAT | SDLC | Azure | Product Ownership

Experience

Emirates flight catering

HR Digitalization

Dec 2023Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Darwinbox

HCM Implementation Manager

Aug 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • ● Lead and participated in Darwinbox HCM implementations across India and MENA Region spanning industries such as Manufacturing, Education, IT, Pharma etc.
  • ● Was leading the stakeholder management and communication with project teams across levels
  • ● Was involved in end-to-end activities of the Project Lifecycle such as HR Consulting, Requirement Study, User Training Sessions, Change Management, Subject Matter Expert etc. Managed a team of upto three consultants across projects and location
HCM ImplementationStakeholder ManagementHR ConsultingChange ManagementUser Training

Dassault systèmes

People and Organization Partner (HRBP)

Jan 2019Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • ● Coached business leaders and senior managers on topics related to employee life cycle management such as recruitment, performance review process, Attrition management, PIP, GPTW, Rewards
  • and Recognition, Organization Changes and more.
  • ● Lead and participated in Talent Development Programs across organizations ensuring alignment with
  • company objectives. Created first ever HR dashboards using internal (3DEXPERIENCE) platforms.
  • ● Worked as a cross functional project manager for the enhancement of HR tools.
  • ● Engaged in career conversations with employees and managers while exploring opportunities for them
  • within/outside the team/department.
  • ● Guide and provide inputs to managers for topics such as Performance Management, Employee
  • Engagement, implementation of policies, team culture etc.
  • ● Analyzed Annual Compensation Review data that helps the annual budgeting exercise done by senior
  • leadership team
  • ● Conducted Regular 1-1 connects with employees through various channels.
  • ● Engaged with COE Teams on solutioning and educating on topics relating to Training and
  • Development, Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards etc
Employee Life Cycle ManagementTalent DevelopmentHR DashboardsCross-Functional Project Management

Tmf group

Assistant Manager - HR

Dec 2017Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • ● Spearheaded the entire Graduate Hiring Program. Designed, defined and executed entire campus graduate hiring. Implemented a rotational program for all graduates across diverse verticals.
  • ● Contributed towards Sage HCM Implementation Project.
  • ● Conducted one on one and focused group interviews, solicited inputs, collated feedback and shared
  • recommendations with the senior leadership team.
  • ● As a pillar for employee engagement, drafted and facilitated an engagement calendar for employees acrosslocations.
  • ● Led day to day operational activities such as new hires induction, issuance of employee letters, employee
  • grievance handling, exit process, salary account standardization, probation review process, and
  • internal job posting policy.
Graduate Hiring ProgramSage HCM ImplementationEmployee Engagement

Tibco software inc.

HR Business Partner

Dec 2012Dec 2017 · 5 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • ● Lead the Global Workday HCM implementation project for India. Majorly contributing to Business
  • Process Acceleration meetings, Process Mapping Workshops and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • ● Collaborated with business leaders on compliance and application of various corporate HR policies.
  • ● Analyzed business data to identify trends in attrition, performance appraisal, hiring, and parameters
  • crucial to skills and resources. Formulated and designed templates for monthly HR Metrics and
  • presentations.
  • ● Led Generalist Activities for Pune (Largest center in India) & Mumbai such as.
  • o Conduct New Hire Onboarding/Training sessions, Lead multiple employee engagement activities
  • o Handle grievances relating to leaves, insurance policies, Provident fund and more.
  • o Manage the Separation process, Payroll Inputs, Leave & Attendance portal for all India employees.
  • o Collaborate with the global mobility team for international transfers and assignments.
  • ● Executed ad hoc projects and activities as required such as creating HR presentations for senior
  • business leaders, designing dashboard templates for Global HR head, and developing an automated
  • system to capture various allowances online
  • Also, as a Recruitment Coordinator, I have:
  • ● Handled the employee referral hiring for India.
  • ● Created communication e-mailers for referral hiring, developed and maintained excel trackers.
Workday HCM ImplementationBusiness Process AccelerationHR MetricsEmployee Engagement Activities

Education

XLRI Jamshedpur

Executive Developement Program in HRM — Human Resources Management

Feb 2017Sep 2017

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Master's degree — HR/Personnel Management

Jun 2010May 2012

Fergusson College

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) — Computer Science

Jun 2007May 2010

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