Gartner Expert

Chirag Aggarwal

Director, Research

Chirag Aggarwal is a Director in Gartner’s HR practice where he leads insights on HR function strategy and management, advising Chief HR Officers on how to improve HR function effectiveness by redesigning operating models, redefining critical HR roles, and aligning HR initiatives with critical business priorities. His work focuses on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) for HR, particularly how HR operating models, roles, and work must adapt in an AI-infused environment.

He specializes in HR talent effectiveness, with deep expertise in the HR Business Partner (HRBP) role, and helps HR leaders and HRBPs strengthen strategic impact through workforce redesign as AI reshapes roles, more effective management of bias and ethics in AI-enabled people decisions, and stronger human-machine collaboration that improves productivity without undermining engagement.

Previous experience

Before joining Gartner, Chirag worked with startups in the research and advisory space, where he led initiatives on go-to-market strategy. His work centered on identifying opportunities in new and emerging markets, designing strategies for client acquisition, and positioning insights-based solutions for growth. Alongside these responsibilities, Chirag partnered with senior executives on talent and workforce transformation challenges, helping organizations align their HR and leadership practices with their expansion strategies.

Areas of coverage
  • HRBP Personal Development for HR Professionals

  • HR Transformation and AI-Ready Operating Model

  • HR Strategy and Management

  • HRBP Role in an AI-Enabled Workplace for HR Professionals

  • HR Roles and Talent

Education

S.P. Jain School of Global Management - MBA (Marketing and Research), Dean’s List Recipient

University of Delhi - Bachelor of Commerce, University Scholar

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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AI in HR, HR Function Strategy and Management, HR Transformation and Role Evolution, HRBP Role In An AI-Enabled Workplace, HRBP Personal Development