Jerry Philip Anand I
Chennai
Summary
Human resources business partner with over thirteen years of experience in reputable Indian retail sectors. Proven ability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders, supported by strong business acumen. Skilled in driving employee engagement, retention initiatives, and talent acquisition strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
People Business Partner
EBO Mart Pvt Ltd
Chennai
02.2026 - Current
- Coordinated TN region operations to ensure smooth new store openings.
- Developed and implemented HR policies to support organizational goals.
- Oversaw employee relations to maintain a positive workplace environment.
- Managed recruitment processes to attract top talent for various positions.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
People Business Partner
Tanishq - Titan Company
Tamil Nadu
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Overseeing 8 COCO stores with Overall 300 Employees.
- Implemented talent acquisition strategies, reducing turnaround time for hiring.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, enhancing collaboration.
- Acted as an employee advocate, providing guidance and support.
- Facilitated communication between ground employees and the leadership team while executing the associated action plan.
- Drove high performance through systems and processes, facilitating effective goal-setting, performance reviews, and promotion calibrations.
- People function connect with Agency Employees, strong hold on Agency manpower and 100% adherence to compliances.
- Drove diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a vibrant workplace.
- Championed employee wellness programs, enhancing workplace morale and engagement.
People Partner
Lenskart
Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed the entire gamut of the employee lifecycle.
- Developed and implemented programs for women-only stores and employee engagement initiatives, enhancing workforce inclusivity and morale.
- Conducted exit interviews and collaborated with a third-party vendor to analyze turnover reasons across Pan India, informing retention strategies.
- Maintaining the retail benchmark by spearheading attrition management.
- Implemented headcount rationalization and restructuring to instill a performance-driven culture and guarantee that stores achieve EBITA through accurate manpower costing and strength.
- Oversaw 230 stores (FOFO & COCO) and over 1000 employees with a team of four, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with company goals.
- Ensured NSO are opened as per TAT with optimum manning as per the proto.
- Supported the region to achieve the milestone of opening 50+ stores in 2022-24.
HR Business Partner
Chai Point
Bangalore
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Handled 90+ Stores & 200+ BoxC sites with the capacity of 700+ manpower in Bangalore Region.
- Enhanced free resources and established hiring quality standards, contributing to decreased hiring costs.
- Controlled attrition, achieving a reduction of 5.15% from 8% in previous rates.
- Effective HR/Labor cost control measures to achieve profitability.
- Increased virtual employee engagement through enhanced skip level meetings, R&R initiatives, and helpdesk activities.
- Engaged in the planning and execution of COVID-19 measures in the event of a business emergency.
- Organized CPCL (cricket tournament), Corporate Celebrations, Townhall meets etc.
HR Business Partner
RPSG - Natures Basket Ltd (Earlier Godrej Group)
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Managed end-to-end hiring and onboarding process, ensuring smooth integration of new employees.
- Coordinated employee engagement initiatives nationwide, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Served as SPOC for 350+ employees across ten Bengaluru stores, enhancing communication and support.
- Adopted an annual performance management system in place of the Yearly PMS.
- Planned and implemented COVID-19 protocols during business emergencies.
- Leading the implementation of delivery partner with the Third party to reduce the delivery TAT.
Unit Hr Head
Shoppers Stop
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Managed several Business units: Chennai, Vijayawada, and Bengaluru.
- Managing the hiring and onboarding procedures from beginning to end for the relevant units.
- Collaborated with department managers to plan budget and workforce for upcoming year, aligning resources with business objectives.
- Collaborating with the unit head to ensure the KRAs set for the year are in line with the business goals.
- Customized R&R scheme to meet regional needs, fostering a high-performance work culture.
- Steering the performance appraisal process to ensure fair and consistent employee evaluation on monthly and quarterly basis..
- Conducted monthly health camps to the unit for creating a healthy workforce.
Education
MSW - HRM
Madras Christian College
Tambaram06-2013
B.Sc. - Plant Biology & Biotech
Loyola College
Chennai, TN06-2010
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Talent management
- Performance management
- Employee engagement
- Organizational development
- Diversity initiatives
- Workforce strategy
- Retention & exit management
- Employee relations
References
Reference available upon request
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Telugu
- Kannada
Accomplishments
- Best Unit HR at Shopper stop - 2016
Timeline
People Business Partner
EBO Mart Pvt Ltd
02.2026 - Current
People Business Partner
Tanishq - Titan Company
04.2025 - 02.2026
People Partner
Lenskart
05.2022 - 03.2025
HR Business Partner
Chai Point
04.2021 - 05.2022
HR Business Partner
RPSG - Natures Basket Ltd (Earlier Godrej Group)
09.2017 - 04.2021
Unit Hr Head
Shoppers Stop
11.2013 - 09.2017
MSW - HRM
Madras Christian College
B.Sc. - Plant Biology & Biotech
Loyola College