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    Himank Priyadarshi

    Group Head: Talent Assessment and Management Strategy and People Science

    Macy's Inc.

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Develops integrated talent management strategies to attract, develop, motivate, and retain employees.
    • 2.Utilizes data-driven insights from people analytics to inform and shape HR strategy.
    • 3.Critiques traditional hiring methods, such as the S.T.A.R. interview, for their limitations in assessing performance.
    • 4.Designs and leads organizational development interventions to drive change and improve business effectiveness.

    About Himank

    Himank Priyadarshi is a distinguished Expert Faculty Member at the Best Practice Institute, specializing in the strategic application of organizational development and talent management to elevate workplace performance.

    Who is Himank Priyadarshi?

    Himank Priyadarshi is a senior global Human Resources Management executive with 18 years of extensive experience in organizational development, talent management, strategic HR, and people analytics. Based in New York, NY, he is recognized for his visionary approach and detail-oriented professionalism, consistently linking HR initiatives to business results.

    His career reflects a commitment to building robust human capital strategies that foster growth and enhance organizational effectiveness across diverse global environments.

    Quick facts about Himank Priyadarshi

    | | |---|---| | Role | Group Head: Talent Assessment and Management Strategy and People Science | | Company | Macy's Inc. | | Based in | New York, NY | | Expertise | Talent Management, Organizational Development, People Analytics, HR Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness | | Notable for | Critiquing behavioral interview methods, developing integrated talent strategies | | BPI affiliation | Expert Faculty member |

    What is Himank Priyadarshi known for?

    • Integrated Talent Management: Expertise in developing holistic strategies for attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining talent across all organizational levels.
    • Organizational Development Interventions: Designing and implementing structured interventions to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive change.
    • People Analytics: Utilizing data-driven insights to inform HR strategy and improve people-related outcomes.
    • Critique of Hiring Methods: Highlighting the limitations of conventional methods such as the S.T.A.R. behavioral interview for assessing job performance and functional knowledge.
    • Change Management Leadership: Guiding organizations through significant transformations with effective change management strategies.
    • Published Research: Co-authored a 1999 article on assessment methods while at the Academy of HRD and presented a 1998 paper on the psychological attributes of entrepreneurs.

    What is Himank Priyadarshi's background and experience?

    Priyadarshi's career spans over 18 years in global HR leadership roles, demonstrating a consistent focus on talent and organizational development. He currently serves as the Group Head of Talent Assessment and Management Strategy and People Science at Macy's Inc. in New York, NY, a position he has held since 2019.

    Prior to his role at Macy's, he was the US Head of Global People Analytics at Siemens from 2018 to 2019. From 2016 to 2018, he led Organization Development (OD) and Talent Management at Collabera. His global experience also includes roles such as Global Head of Talent Management, Analytics, and Organization Development at Adani Group (2014-2016), Global Head of Talent and Organization Development at Hitachi Group (2009-2014), and Global Head of Talent Assessment and Development Practice at Infosys (2004-2009).

    Earlier in his career, from 2000 to 2004, Priyadarshi was the Senior Manager and Head of Organization Development (OD) and Talent Management at Capgemini. He holds educational credentials from the MIT Sloan School of Management, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, and has completed a Ph.D.

    What topics does Himank Priyadarshi speak and write about?

    Himank Priyadarshi's work and insights frequently address the critical areas of strategic human resources, organizational development, and talent management. He explores how organizations can leverage integrated talent strategies, people analytics, and effective change management to achieve superior business outcomes.

    His discussions often delve into optimizing structured learning initiatives and implementing organizational development interventions that build strong business partnerships and ensure talent attraction, development, and retention in complex global environments.

    How does Himank Priyadarshi contribute to the Best Practice Institute?

    As an Expert Faculty Member at the Best Practice Institute, Himank Priyadarshi shares his extensive knowledge and global experience in talent and organizational effectiveness. He contributes to BPI's mission by providing expertise in areas like Organization Development & Change, Learning & Development, Leadership Development, and Employee Engagement.

    Through his affiliation, Priyadarshi reinforces BPI's commitment to advancing best practices in the workplace and fostering Most Loved Workplaces® worldwide. His insights support the development of leaders and organizations, aligning with BPI's SPARK Model principles for creating thriving work environments.

    Where can you learn more from Himank Priyadarshi?

    Further insights and expertise from Himank Priyadarshi are available through his contributions to BPI. You can explore his profile on the Best Practice Institute website to understand more about his work in organizational development and talent management.

    Background & Perspective

    Executive Summary

    Himank Priyadarshi is a senior global Human Resources executive with over 18 years of experience in organizational development, talent management, strategic HR, and people analytics. Based in New York, NY, he is recognized for a visionary yet detail-oriented approach that links HR initiatives to tangible business results. His career is marked by a commitment to building robust human capital strategies that foster growth and enhance organizational effectiveness in diverse, global environments.

    Background and Career History

    Mr. Priyadarshi has a long and distinguished career in global HR leadership. He currently serves as the Group Head of Talent Assessment and Management Strategy and People Science at Macy's Inc. (since 2019).

    His prior roles include:

    • US Head of Global People Analytics at Siemens (2018 - 2019)
    • Head of Organization Development (OD) and Talent Management at Collabera (2016 - 2018)
    • Global Head of Talent Management, Analytics, and Organization Development at Adani Group (2014 - 2016)
    • Global Head of Talent and Organization Development at Hitachi Group (2009 - 2014)
    • Global Head of Talent Assessment and Development Practice at Infosys (2004 - 2009)
    • Senior Manager and Head of Organization Development and Talent Management at Capgemini (2000 - 2004)

    He holds educational credentials from the MIT Sloan School of Management, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, and has completed a Ph.D.

    Areas of Expertise

    Mr. Priyadarshi's work focuses on the critical intersections of strategic human resources, organizational development, and talent management. His key specialties include:

    • Integrated Talent Management: Developing holistic strategies for attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining talent across all organizational levels.
    • Organizational Development: Designing and implementing structured interventions to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive large-scale change.
    • People Analytics: Utilizing data-driven insights to inform HR strategy and improve people-related outcomes.
    • Hiring Methodologies: Critiquing the limitations of conventional methods like the S.T.A.R. behavioral interview for assessing job performance.
    • Change Management: Guiding organizations through significant transformations with effective and strategic change leadership.

    Research and Publications

    Early in his career, Mr. Priyadarshi contributed to academic research in his field. He co-authored a 1999 article on assessment methods while at the Academy of HRD and presented a 1998 paper on the psychological attributes of entrepreneurs.

    Areas of Expertise

    Talent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentPeople AnalyticsHR StrategyChange ManagementOrganizational Effectiveness

    Research Topics

    Talent StrategyOrganizational Development & ChangeLeadership DevelopmentEmployee Engagement

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