Anubhav Agarwal
About Anubhav Agarwal
Anubhav Agarwal is the Director of People & Culture at TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, with extensive experience in HR Information Systems, Strategy, Project Management, and Analytics.
Company
Anubhav Agarwal is currently working at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In his role at TELUS, he serves as the Director of People & Culture.
Previous Roles
Anubhav Agarwal has an extensive background in Human Resources with a strong emphasis on HR Information Systems. He worked at Etihad Airways as the Head of Global HRIS, Analytics and Service, HR Services from 2018 to 2020 in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he served Al-Futtaim in various capacities including Head of Global HRIS & Workforce Management, Employee Services from 2015 to 2018, Lead of Business Support Unit, HR Shared Services from 2014 to 2015, and Business Support Delivery Partner and Lead of Management Information, HR Shared Services from 2011 to 2014 in Dubai. Additionally, he worked at Sharaf DG as Assistant Manager of HR & Training from 2008 to 2011 in the UAE and as an Associate at The Personnel Lab, Management Consultants in New Delhi for 9 months in 2005-2006.
Education and Certifications
Anubhav Agarwal holds an MBA with a specialization in Human Resources from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, completed between 2006 and 2008. He also studied HRM via an MBA Exchange Program at IAE FRANCE - Écoles Universitaires de Management in 2008. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Delhi University from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement and efficiency.
Professional Achievements
During his career, Anubhav Agarwal has received notable recognitions, including the SAP Quality Award for Best Cloud Transformation in 2019 for deploying SuccessFactors at Etihad Airways. He also earned SSON awards for Shared Services at Al-Futtaim, a significant private conglomerate in the Middle East. These awards highlight his effectiveness in HR transformation initiatives and his significant contributions to improving HR operations.
Specializations and Areas of Expertise
Anubhav Agarwal's professional expertise encompasses HR Information Systems, Strategy, Project Management, and Analytics. He specializes in forming high-performance HR teams and enhancing the employee experience through innovative HR delivery. He has a strong focus on leveraging cloud computing, analytics, and robotic process automation in HR operations. His approach is centered on continuous improvement, driven by the philosophy, 'If you’re not getting better, you are getting worse!'