Anand Mahendran
Strategic HR leader | Change Expert | HR Architect| Organizational Transformation | Business Partner | Talent Management | Robust HR & AI Digitization
- Role
- Senior Human Resources Manager at Arrow Electronics
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anand Mahendran
Strategic HR leader with 16+ years of experience shaping future-ready organizations across technology, manufacturing, GCCs, BFSI, and high-growth startups. My career is built on aligning people strategies with business ambitions,driving transformation, scaling capabilities, and building cultures where talent thrives.As a trusted partner to CEOs, boards, and leadership teams, I bring expertise in Organizational Development, Change Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Policy Governance, and Inclusion & Diversity. I’ve led large-scale transformations, post-merger integrations, and high-growth scale-ups while ensuring legal compliance and global cultural alignment.Core strengths:Strategic HR Leadership & Business PartnershipAI-Enabled HR Transformation & People AnalyticsOrganizational Design & Workforce PlanningBenefits and WellbeingLeadership Development & High-Potential ProgramsEmployee Experience & Culture BuildingDiversity, Equity & Inclusion AdvocacyPassionate about future-proofing organizations, I bring a balance of visionary thinking and execution discipline, ensuring HR is a business accelerator in today’s competitive and evolving market landscape.
Experience
Senior Human Resources Manager
Mar 2021 — Present
As a senior HR leader, I integrate overall business strategy, market intelligence, and workforce insights to design and execute people agendas that drive sustainable growth in highly competitive markets. I partner with the CEO, Board, and business leadership to architect organizational transformation — aligning structure, culture, and talent to future business priorities.Proven expertise spans Organizational Development, Transformation Projects, Change Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Benefits & Governance, and Employee wellbeing & Engagement. I champion end-to-end talent management programs that strengthen leadership pipelines, embed Inclusion & Diversity into the business fabric, and cultivate a high-performance, values-driven culture.Leveraging AI, analytics, and digital HR solutions, I transform talent processes — from predictive workforce planning to data-driven decision-making — accelerating organizational agility and enhancing the employee experience.
Education
SRM IST Chennai
Bachelor of Science, BSC
2003 — 2006
XLRI Jamshedpur
Strategic Performance Management
SRM (Madras University) 2006
Master school; Bachelor of Science, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Master School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Management; Human Resource Management
2007 — 2009
XLRI Jamshedpur
strategic performance management, HR
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