Anand C.

Associate Partner

India12 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in aligning HR strategy with business goals.
  • Pioneered visual storytelling in HR initiatives.
  • Proven track record in culture transformation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Strategic HR Business Partner with expertise in HR Tech and Organizational Development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr StrategyOrganizational DesignCulture ChangeEmployee ExperienceHr Business PartneringTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentMergers & Acquisitions (m&a)Change Management

Other Skills

Generative AI for HRVisual CommunicationThought LeadershipEmployer BrandingFuture of WorkCultural TransformationTalent RetentionCritical ThinkingCoaching & MentoringCareer Path PlanningExecutive CoachingStakeholder ManagementBusiness AcumenPositive Work EnvironmentInterpersonal Skills

About

I write about the unspoken realities of the modern workplace, from the hidden cost of constant interruptions to the challenge of staying human in a 24/7 global business. My goal isn't just to rant about what’s broken; it’s to build the playbook for how we fix it. I share actionable scripts, protocols, and perspectives to help HR Leaders ,Managers and every professional navigating the modern workplace build careers based on Output, not just Presence. The Call to Action For Leaders: If you want to align people with strategy (without losing the humor), let's connect. For the Community: If these stories resonate with you, I invite you to click 'Follow' and ring the 🔔. If you feel seen: Repost the content. Sometimes, the best way to change a culture is simply to share the right words. Who Am I? I am a Strategic HR Business Partner with a decade and a half of experience leading people-strategy at complex organizations like KPMG, Cognizant, and Quess. I don't just manage the employee lifecycle; I design ecosystems where high performance is sustainable for the modern, digital-first human. The "Visual" Advantage (My Secret Weapon) Great strategy often dies in the execution gap because it lacks a compelling narrative. Most HR initiatives fail not because the intent is wrong, but because the delivery is uninspired. I possess the dual competency of Strategic HR + Visual Design. Whether it is reimagining onboarding to feel like a premium brand experience or visualizing complex people-analytics for the C-Suite, I ensure that strategy is not just deployed—it is felt and adopted. 💼 The Track Record I have partnered with business leaders to navigate mergers, scale workforces, and build resilient cultures across Consulting, ITES, and Healthcare. Strategic HR: Org Design, Change Management, M&A Integration. Employee Experience: Culture Building, DEI, Wellness Frameworks. Tech & Design: AI in HR, Internal Branding, Visual Communication. Base: Shifting between Chennai & Bangalore. 📧 Contact: writetoanandc@gmail.com Let’s build a better way to work.

Experience

12 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

People paradigm

Principal Consultant | HR Strategy & Organizational Design

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Focus: The Intersection of AI, Visual Design, and Employee Experience (EX)
  • After 13+ years in corporate leadership, I dedicated this period to independent research and upskilling to bridge the gap between traditional HR strategy and modern digital tools.
  • Thought Leadership & Market Analysis: Authored and published strategic insights on LinkedIn regarding the "Future of Work," analyzing how hybrid setups impact organizational culture.
  • R&D in HR Tech: Deep-diving into Generative AI applications for HR, exploring how visual storytelling can modernize legacy people practices.
  • Strategic Frameworks: Synthesizing over a decade of industry experience to refine methodologies for Cultural Transformation and Talent Retention in the IT-Consulting sector.
Generative AI for HRVisual CommunicationOrganizational DesignHR StrategyThought LeadershipEmployer Branding+1

Kpmg india

People and Culture| Culture Transformation

Jul 2023Sep 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hybrid

  • Spearheaded Culture Transformation: Led a region-wide organizational identity program, aligning core values with business strategy for 20000+ employees.
  • Visual Storytelling in HR: Pioneered the use of visual communication and design thinking to decode complex policy changes, significantly improving employee adoption.
  • Led a comprehensive culture transformation program that enhanced the organizational identity across the India region.
Critical ThinkingCoaching & MentoringCareer Path PlanningExecutive CoachingEmployee ExperienceStakeholder Management+16

Cognizant

2 roles

Senior Manager | HR Business Partner (HRBP) & Employee Experience(EX)

Dec 2022Jun 2023 · 6 mos

  • Strategic HR Partnering: Provided high-level HR strategy to business unit leaders, directly impacting employee relations and operational efficiency.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Leveraged People Analytics to identify retention trends, resulting in a targeted retention strategy that improved the employee experience.
  • Talent Optimization: Partnered with Centers of Excellence (CoE) to revamp Performance Management and Succession Planning, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline.
  • Change Leadership: Guided leadership through organizational restructuring, ensuring minimal disruption to business continuity.
Critical ThinkingCoaching & MentoringCareer Path PlanningExecutive CoachingStrategic Human Resources LeadershipEmployee Experience+22

Manager HRBP

Feb 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

Critical ThinkingCoaching & MentoringCareer Path PlanningExecutive CoachingStrategic Human Resources LeadershipEmployee Experience+20

Nuance communications

Senior HRBP | Talent Management & Leadership Development

Aug 2016Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Coimbatore Area, India · On-site

  • Strategic Advisory: Acted as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, elevating HR credibility by aligning workforce planning with revenue goals.
  • Talent Deployment: Built cross-functional partnerships to optimize resource allocation and strengthen stakeholder relationships across the geography.
  • Retention Systems: Designed and implemented performance management systems that reduced voluntary turnover of high-potential talent (HiPos).
  • Policy & Compliance: Developed scalable HR policies that supported rapid business growth while ensuring legal and cultural compliance.
Critical ThinkingCareer Path PlanningExecutive CoachingStrategic Human Resources LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCoaching+19

Quess corp limited

Assistant Manager HRBP | M&A Integration & HR Transformation

Feb 2014Feb 2016 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

  • M&A Integration: Played a pivotal role in Post-Merger Integration (PMI), harmonizing HR processes and culture during critical acquisitions.
  • Org Design: Designed and executed Organizational Structures to streamline reporting lines and improve agility.
  • Change Management: Led Change Management strategies to support large-scale HR transformation programs across the business.
  • Internal Communications: Collaborated with infrastructure teams to ensure effective, transparent communication of policies during transition periods.
Payroll ProcessingCoachingBusiness AcumenPositive Work EnvironmentWorkforce AnalyticsGrievances+8

Sutherland global services

Senior HR Specialist

Aug 2011Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • Partnered with the APAC Business Unit to coordinate and monitor attendance and payroll concerns.
  • Achieved service level agreements while reviewing transactions across various regions.
  • Managed a team by setting up Key Result Areas (KRAs) for team members to enhance performance.
  • Contributed to Sutherland Global Services' commitment to delivering exceptional HR solutions in the Chennai Area.
Positive Work EnvironmentGrievancesStrategic InitiativesCommunicationMicrosoft Excel

Education

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

PGDM in Human Resource Management

Jan 2012Jan 2013

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) — Commerce

Jan 2004Jan 2007

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