Monica Bhandari

About Monica Bhandari

Even the most successful businesses eventually face new growth challenges. I partner with ambitious leaders — from established legacy brands to expanding companies — to modernize people practices, sharpen strategy, and unlock sustainable growth.Over nearly 33 years, I’ve worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 multinationals to iconic Indian family businesses, guiding them through transformation, scale, and growth transitions. My footprint spans diverse sectors including gems & jewellery, building materials, retail, consumer products, telecom, and manufacturing — giving me a cross-industry perspective on how organisations scale, where they break, and what it takes to build sustainable growth.My expertise lies in: Business & HR Consulting Align people and HR strategy with business goals and growth ambitions Diagnose organisational gaps across structure, roles, and accountability Drive organisation design, process reengineering, and HR digitisation Build performance frameworks that improve execution and productivity Talent Acquisition & Executive Search Leadership hiring and executive search across industries Build strong, future-ready leadership teams aligned to business needs Help organisations attract, assess, and retain the right talent Leadership Development & Training Design and deliver leadership development programs (Competency mapping & assessment) Build managerial capability, decision-making, and ownership mindset Drive behavioural transformation through structured L&D interventions Enable teams to perform effectively in high-growth environments I have led transformation initiatives for Walmart Inc. across China, Japan, UK, Mexico, Canada, and India, while also shaping strategy and people practices for Indian businesses at scale. Recognized among the Top 50 Most Influential HR Leaders in APAC (2015) and the Most Influential HR Leader (2017) by Times Ascent & CHRO Asia, I bring proven expertise in aligning people, process, and culture with business growth.Today, through Apricus HR Solutions, I continue to work as a partner, consultant, and coach — helping organizations scale smarter, hire right, and build resilient teams that thrive in change.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Apricus Hr Solutions

   Jan 2022 — Present · IN

   I\'m thrilled to share with you the launch of my new venture, Apricus HR Solutions – an executive search firm and HR consulting powerhouse! As Founder & CEO, I\'m passionate about redefining the future of talent acquisition and human resources consulting.At Apricus HR Solutions, we\'re on a mission to connect top-tier talent with exceptional organizations, driving growth, innovation, and success. We\'re committed to delivering tailored solutions that empower businesses and elevate their workforce through our HR Advisory Services. I invite you to join me on this exciting journey! Follow Apricus HR Solutions for industry insights, best practices, and updates on how we\'re shaping the future of work.Let\'s connect, collaborate, and achieve greatness together. We will be happy to partner with you for your •Talent Needs•HR & Business Transformation•L&D and OD Engagements•Policies, Processes and System optimization. You can reach out to me on my email m••••••••@apricushrsolutions.comStay tuned for more updates from our side.

Education

• Grow More Avenues

  Professional Coaching

• Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan

  Post Graduation, Business Management

  1994 — 1996

• Panjab University

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Commerce

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Screening
• Recruiting
• Strategic HR
• Payroll
• Talent Acquisition
• Employment Law
• Change Management
• Team Management
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Organizational Development
• Retail
• Outsourcing
• Human Resources
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Talent Management
• Strategic Human Resources Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Start-Ups
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Leadership
• Business Planning
• Business Development
• Training
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Personnel Management