KALAIARASU JOHN
Human Resource Business Partner
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Senior People and Culture Partner aligning workforce strategy, org design, job architecture, and performance programs across Engineering, Product, Data, and GTM teams. Partners with CXOs across five regions, leading HRIS implementation, global HR operations, and change programs that improved service delivery SLAs by 15% and high-performer retention by 22%. Owns a USD 3M HR and administration budget while shaping scalable people practices for global growth.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior People and Culture Partner
TalentNeuron
Bengaluru
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Coordinated efforts with CXOs in engineering, product, IT, and data domains for a workforce of 300+ employees distributed across 5 regions to optimize workforce planning and organizational design.
- Implemented enterprise workforce planning job architecture alongside compensation frameworks spanning various geographies.
- Directed performance cycles for promotions and pay reviews, enhancing high-performer retention by 22% and decreasing low-performer population by 7%.
- Spearheaded global HR operations transformation across 5 regions, standardizing service delivery and enhancing SLAs by 15%.
- Directed allocation of annual HR & administration budget totaling USD 3M with focused emphasis on payroll 93%, administration 6%, and engagement 1%
- Achieved consistent employee engagement scores of 75%–80% via culture and leadership interventions while overseeing HR transformation change management and HRIS implementation with Rippling.
- Orchestrated end-to-end M&A people integration for acquired organization achieving 100% employee conversion with zero disruption to operations.
- Coached over 50 managers throughout organizations on performance management techniques and leadership skills, resulting in significant improvements in team performance and manager retention.
- Spearheaded global HR transformation across 5 regions, standardizing processes and enhancing service delivery SLAs by 15% while driving digital enablement through HRIS (Rippling), HR helpdesk, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Directed organization-wide HR technology integration spanning two entities, attaining full 100% adoption
- Achieved 100% employee connect coverage across span, translating feedback into strategic action plans that elevated team ENPS and engagement.
Manager, HRBP
Insightsoftware International Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Improved employee engagement by 80% through culture, communication, and leadership effectiveness initiatives.
- Led performance management transformation across 100% of the India workforce, improving goal alignment and increasing high-performer identification by 25%.
- Streamlined PIP execution to achieve 95% closure within defined timelines.
- Partnered on people integration for 1 acquisition and 50 employees, maintaining 0% attrition and 100% org alignment within 3 months.
- Designed and scaled Rewards & Recognition programs, lifting employee satisfaction and NPS by 13% and driving full-time employee participation.
- Delivered Workday implementation and automated probation confirmation workflows, reaching 100% adoption across the enterprise.
- Scaled campus-to-corporate and onboarding programs, improving offer-to-join ratio by 100% and reducing time-to-productivity by 10% while connecting with 100% of employees in scope.
- Designed and scaled Campus to Corporate onboarding programmes improving the offer to join
ratio by 100% and reducing time to productivity by 10%. - Architected career development and manager enablement frameworks improving internal mobility, role
clarity, and retention across teams. - Coached and mentored managers on performance, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural leadership
improving manager effectiveness and reducing escalations. - Drove enterprise-wide HR tech implementation Workday across two organisations, achieving 100%
adoption. - Drove 100% employee connect coverage across my span, converting feedback into targeted action plans that directly improved team eNPS and engagement.
Manager, HRBP
ColorTokens Inc.
Bengaluru
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Partnered with senior leaders across Product, Customer Success, and GTM for 250+ employees across 4 regions.
- Defined the annual HR agenda and delivered a Q1–Q2 roadmap with 95% execution against business priorities.
- Revamped global HR policies and practices to better support a distributed workforce and improve employee experience.
- Drove employee engagement through structured 1:1 connects and global outreach, reaching 80% of the employee base.
- Led the Great Place to Work certification journey by aligning culture initiatives and tracking progress to stated timelines.
- Designed career development frameworks and manager enablement programs to clarify growth paths and strengthen internal mobility.
- Supported leadership coaching, performance calibration, and people analytics reporting to guide workforce planning and org design decisions.
- Drove continuous employee engagement through structured 1:1 connects and global outreach, impacting majority of employee base (80%) and strengthening trust and communication channels.
Manager, HRBP
redbus.com
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Led performance management across Sales, Product, and Customer teams for 700+ employees, completing 100% cycle completion and strengthening performance differentiation.
- Drove workforce planning and goal alignment across functions, synchronizing OKRs and KRAs to improve cross-team execution.
- Strengthened employee relations through structured 1:1s, stay interviews, and Amber feedback, reducing regrettable attrition by 5%.
- Enabled leadership alignment through skip-level connects and feed-forward forums, improving transparency and accelerating decision-making.
- Managed succession planning and internal mobility initiatives, improving internal mobility by 10% and strengthening critical-role coverage.
- Coached managers on performance, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural leadership, improving manager effectiveness and reducing escalations.
- Led the Customer team transition of 500 manpower to external partners while organizing Wowathon and supporting Great Place to Work certification.
- Led the process and people initiatives that earned Great Place to Work Certification, strengthening the organization's employer brand and validating culture investments externally.
- Led the end-to-end transition of a 500-employee Customer team to an external partner, managing offer harmonization, communication sequencing, and compliance throughout the handover. Ensured business continuity and minimized disruption to customer operations during a high-stakes, large-scale workforce shift.
- Designed and ran "Wowathon," a customer-centric problem-solving event that mobilized cross-functional teams to tackle real operational challenges. Fostered innovation and ownership at the frontline while directly channeling employee-generated ideas into customer experience improvements.
Assistant Manager, HR
Outsourceace IT s ITES Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported employee relations matters by documenting concerns, coordinating responses, and tracking follow-up actions.
- Prepared HR reports and updates for management meetings to support staffing and policy decisions.
- Coordinated employee onboarding activities, including documentation, orientation scheduling, and first-day readiness.
- Assisted with performance management processes by collecting feedback, organizing review materials, and maintaining records.
- Drafted HR policies and communications to support consistent employee guidance across routine processes.
- Coordinated training sessions and leadership development activities to support manager readiness and team capability.
- Supported workforce planning discussions by consolidating headcount inputs and identifying staffing gaps.
- Tracked employee engagement feedback and compiled action points for follow-up with managers.
- Contributed to organizational assessment work by gathering feedback and summarizing process improvement opportunities.
- Assisted with change management initiatives by preparing communication drafts and tracking employee responses.
Assistant Manager, HR
Edutech India Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Tracked 50 employee relations cases monthly and coordinated timely follow-up with HR and managers.
- Managed employee lifecycle processes from onboarding through exit documentation with consistent attention to detail.
- Prepared HR reports and workforce summaries to support day-to-day people decisions.
- Maintained employee records and HR files with careful data updates and document control.
- Coordinated onboarding activities to help new hires transition smoothly into the organization.
- Reviewed compensation and benefits information to support total rewards administration.
- Worked with managers to clarify team structure needs and support organizational design discussions.
- Organized engagement activities and employee communications to reinforce a positive workplace culture.
- Compiled analytics for HR planning meetings and highlighted trends affecting staffing and retention decisions.
- Facilitated employee communication during organizational changes and helped address routine concerns.
- Supported workforce planning discussions by consolidating headcount needs and staffing inputs.
- Contributed to organizational assessment activities by gathering feedback and summarizing findings for HR review.
- Supported leadership development efforts by coordinating coaching sessions and tracking follow-up actions.
Team Lead, HR
Covenant Consultants
Bengaluru
05.2011 - 06.2016
- Led workforce planning discussions with managers to align staffing needs with business priorities.
- Supported performance management cycles by coordinating reviews, feedback, and calibration activities.
- Drafted and updated HR policies to support consistent employee guidance and compliance.
- Coordinated organizational assessments to identify gaps in structure, process, and role clarity.
- Reviewed employee concerns and escalations to support fair resolution and reduce recurring issues.
- Supported organizational design discussions by clarifying team roles, reporting lines, and workflow needs.
- Guided leadership development conversations for managers navigating team performance and employee concerns.
- Maintained employee records and documentation to support accurate case handling and HR follow-up.
- Monitored employee programs and escalated recurring issues to support consistent HR operations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Human Resources
01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
01-2008
Skills
Workforce planning
Performance management
Total rewards
Change management
Organizational development
Performance calibration
Organizational assessment
HR analytics
Organizational design
Leadership development
Employee relations
HRIS implementation
People analytics reporting
Leadership coaching
Policy drafting
Employee lifecycle management
Job architecture
Certification
Storytelling to Influence Leadership and Decision Makers
Timeline
Senior People and Culture Partner - TalentNeuron
10.2024 - 04.2026
Manager, HRBP - Insightsoftware International Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 09.2024
Manager, HRBP - ColorTokens Inc.
10.2021 - 09.2022
Manager, HRBP - redbus.com
04.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager, HR - Outsourceace IT s ITES Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Manager, HR - Edutech India Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2017
Team Lead, HR - Covenant Consultants
05.2011 - 06.2016
University of Madras, India - Bachelor of Arts, History
University of Madras, India - Master of Social Work, Human Resources