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Anand Sankaran

Critic · DISC type C
HR Transformation Manager at Freshworks
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Anand Sankaran is an HR Transformation Manager at Freshworks, specializing in streamlining HR processes through digital solutions, process automation, and HRIS implementation. With a B. Sc from the University of Madras and a certification in Workday HCM, he is described by colleagues as a supportive, approachable, and effective solution provider with excellent project management skills.

Outside of his professional focus, Anand is passionate about personal well-being. He has a keen interest in health and fitness, which he demonstrated by actively participating in and winning a rigorous, 12-week company-wide health challenge that tracked exercise, diet, and sleep.

Anand was named the Cognizant Health & Fitness Champion in 2018, winning a competition against over 40, 000 participants.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
HR Transformation Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

How Anand shows up

Objective Thinker
ROI Driven
Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Priorities

Topics Anand cares about

HR Transformation
His career is centered on streamlining and adding value to HR processes through digital solutions, process automation, and HRIS global system transformation at Freshworks and prior firms.
HRIS Implementation
He has hands-on experience leading global integrations and implementations for systems like Workday and Oracle Cloud, serving as a solution architect.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
HR Transformation Manager
Freshworks
9-2021 - 3-2023
HR Transformation Lead
Freshworks
5-2019 - 9-2021
Implementation Manager - HRIS, HRSS & Analytics
Pierian Services
2-2008 - 5-2019
Senior Executive HR
Cognizant
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Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2007
B.Sc
University of Madras
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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