Dr Subhash Chandar is a Global CHRO at Laminaar Aviation Infotech, and he is a highly acclaimed C-level professional with over three decades of experience in various leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies in the APAC and EMEA regions where he successfully steered workforces of 9000 plus, into high performance teams, with his robust and innovative approaches to capacity building and performance management. He has spearheaded large greenfield and brownfield HR transformation projects, building deep expertise in Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Total Rewards, Organizational Restructuring, Workforce Planning, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Development and Talent Management.

Laminaar pioneers in a niche and exclusive sector wherein we design and develop application software solutions for airlines, air cargo operators, business aviation companies, airports, MROs, defence and aviation training facilities. With over 100+ major clients across the globe, it is our mission is to partner with our clients to better manage their IT ecosystems and help them continually create value for their customers and stakeholders. Our vision is to bring to the aviation industry, simplified, cost-effective solutions that deliver safety, efficiency, compliance and profitability.

How would you explain your job to someone outside of HR?

Well, I would say my job is everything about your job. Right from attracting you to join my Company, recruiting you, providing you with the right salary and benefits, ensuring that you remain the right fit for the job, ensuring that you continue learning, your self-development, ensuring that you have a good work environment, addressing your grievances & concerns, ensuring your discipline at the workplace, taking care of your well-being, providing you with the right career-progression, until you retire or leave the Company when I will ensure you get all your dues and leave at peace. Above all, I plan the people strategies and make the policies for my Company covering all these activities.

What’s something about you or your job that would surprise us?

Did you know that there are at least 11 different specializations in HR management? And I have been blessed to be certified in all those specializations. Now, did that surprise you enough?

What has been the biggest highlight of your career so far?

My long stint in GE Aviation was very fulfilling as in I was instrumental in setting up the India & APAC operations and establishing all the HR functions from scratch. Today it remains one of the finest. Also, my stint at Deloitte gave me invaluable exposure to the consulting industry, handling multiple organizations and their issues at the same time.

What’s an HR trend or space you’re watching this year?

I believe in enhancing business capabilities through technology. It would be interesting to see how AI is going to impact the whole spectrum of people management. Every day there seems to be something new unfolding. The scope is limitless.

What advice would you give someone starting in HR?

Remember you are going to deal with real people, and that’s a tough job. So be ready.

What’s one thing you can keep talking about for hours?

Wildlife, since that’s my passion.

What’s your favourite movie/TV show?

Well, I enjoy watching action adventure/ thriller movies. The list is long. I am eagerly awaiting MI 7.

What’s your go-to lunch around your workplace?

My office is in CBP and there are good restaurants in the food courts around. They knock up some really delicious curries, biriyanis, sandwiches & sorbets.

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