Gaurav Agarwal
About Gaurav Agarwal
Gaurav Agarwal serves as the Zonal HR Lead for UP Zone at American Tower, where he enhances operational effectiveness and drives business outcomes through strategic HR initiatives. He holds multiple degrees in HR, law, and safety, and has extensive experience in HR operations across various industries.
Work at American Tower
Gaurav Agarwal has been serving as the Zonal HR Lead for the UP Zone at American Tower since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness and driving improved business outcomes. He plays a significant role in managing the human chain by translating business strategies into HR strategies. His responsibilities include building engagement at every stage of the employee life-cycle, ensuring that HR practices align with the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Agarwal holds an MBA in HR & IR from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completed between 2007 and 2009. He also achieved a Master's degree in HR from XLRI Delhi-NCR in 2024. Additionally, he has a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety from IEMS and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from Savitribai Phule Pune University. His expertise includes strategic HR, compensation management, talent management, job evaluation, and organizational effectiveness.
Background
Gaurav Agarwal has a diverse professional background, having worked in various HR roles across multiple industries. He served as Regional Business HR at Ashok Leyland from 2016 to 2019, covering regions in East India. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Business Employee Relations at Tata Motors from 2012 to 2016. He also worked as a Senior Officer in HR at Hindalco Industries Ltd from 2010 to 2012. His experience spans sectors such as construction, aluminum smelting, steel, captive power plants, automobiles, and telecommunications.
Achievements
Gaurav Agarwal has successfully devised and implemented HR strategies that have improved internal processes and procedures in challenging environments. His work has focused on enhancing operational effectiveness and driving business outcomes. He derives satisfaction from enabling others to progress in their self-discovery and potential actualization, reflecting his commitment to robust people practices and talent management.