Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
GLOBAL HR POLICY & COMPLIANCE
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES GRID
GLOBAL STAKEHOLDER MAP
Timeline
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KOTESWARA RAO LELLA

HR Manager Technology And Operations
Hyderabad
KOTESWARA RAO LELLA

Summary

Dynamic HR Operations & HR Technology Leader with extensive experience steering global HR strategy, policy governance, and digital transformation across multinational environments. Adept at shaping enterprise-wide HR operating models, guiding executive leaders, and driving HR modernization through advanced HCM systems, analytics, and automation. Known for directing cross-functional global teams, strengthening compliance infrastructure, and architecting scalable HR frameworks across India, APAC, EMEA, and North America.

Strategic HR Operations & HR Technology Leader with 13+ years of experience driving enterprise HR transformation, HR service delivery excellence, and technology-enabled workforce optimization across global organizations. Expert in Workday HCM, Oracle HCM, HR operations management, HR policy development, digital HR strategy, people analytics, and AI-driven automation. Proven ability to lead high-performing HR teams, integrate systems, streamline HR processes, and build scalable HR operating models that elevate employee experience and operational efficiency. Adept at managing global HR operations, workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, payroll governance, HR compliance, and shared services transformation. Recognized for aligning HR technology with organizational strategy, strengthening governance, and enhancing business agility.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
3
Certifications

Work History

Inovalon

Manager, HR Technology, HR Operations & HRBP Leadership
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead enterprise-wide HR Technology and HR Operations enabling global HR service delivery, process excellence, and system modernization.
  • Oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, employee life cycle management, HR helpdesk, and HR service delivery governance.
  • Standardize and document global HR policies, SOPs, and operating procedures.
  • Drive HR compliance, audit readiness, HRIS data accuracy, and payroll coordination.
  • Partner with HRBPs, Talent, and Payroll to streamline workforce administration.
  • Manage Workday HCM & Oracle HCM ecosystem and lead an 8-member global HR tech team.
  • Implemented Position Management in Oracle HCM, improving workforce planning accuracy.
  • Designed & delivered integrations across payroll, benefits, and analytics platforms.
  • Built multi-year HR Technology roadmap aligned with business transformation goals.
  • Deployed AI-driven automation and self-service tools to reduce manual transactions.
  • Instituted data governance frameworks to improve data quality and security.
  • Built Power BI dashboards enabling insights into workforce planning and HR KPIs.
  • Collaborate with US & EMEA HR leadership to unify global HR processes.
  • HR Operations Leadership
  • HR Technology & Digital Transformation

F5, Inc.

IT Engineering Manager (HR Systems & HR Operations)
02.2021 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Led global HR Technology and HR Operations enablement across Workday, ServiceNow, and enterprise HR platforms while managing a $2M annual budget.
  • Oversaw HR service delivery, employee lifecycle operations, onboarding, offboarding, and HR helpdesk governance.
  • Implemented standardized HR operating procedures, reducing process variance across regions.
  • Partnered with global HRBPs, Talent, Payroll, and Compliance to streamline HR workflows.
  • Ensured audit readiness, HR data integrity, and alignment with organizational HR policies.
  • Managed employee relations case routing and HR ticket triage through ServiceNow HRSD.
  • Implemented HR Service Delivery, Virtual Agent, Knowledge Base, and case workflows to enhance response efficiency.
  • Led the strategic “Employee Journey as a Product” program, improving end-to-end employee experience.
  • Owned Workday system roadmap, enhancements, configuration updates, and release management.
  • Developed and maintained 60+ Workday integrations covering payroll, benefits, identity, and global timekeeping.
  • Built and led two global teams (15 FTEs), fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • HR Operations Leadership
  • HR Technology & Transformation

F5, Inc.

IT Solutions Architect
11.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Defined Workday HR architecture standards ensuring scalability and reliability.
  • Designed integrations for global payroll, recruiting, finance, and identity systems.
  • Modernized legacy HR integrations reducing data inconsistency and downtime by 30%.

Abbott

Senior Functional Analyst
04.2015 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Managed Workday modules (Performance, Talent, Goals) improving succession visibility.
  • Conducted global Workday security audits ensuring compliance with HR data standards.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies, reducing enhancement delivery timelines by 25%.

Abbott

Systems Analyst
04.2012 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Contributed to global Workday HCM implementation and data migration efforts.
  • Led development of payroll and benefits integrations ensuring high data accuracy (99.8%).

Education

Bapatla Agricultural College
Bapatla

Master of Science from Agriculture
01.2011

University Overview

  • Graduation with Distinction, 2011
  • 8.8 GPA/CGPA

Bapatla Agricultural College
Bapatla

Bachelor of Science from Agriculture
01.2009

University Overview

Skills

HR Technology Management

Certification

Workday Core HCM Certified

GLOBAL HR POLICY & COMPLIANCE

GLOBAL HR POLICY & COMPLIANCE
  • Designed, standardized, and governed HR policies across India and APAC regions.
  • Ensured adherence to India labor regulations including Shops & Establishments Act, CLRA, PF, ESIC, POSH, Gratuity, Maternity Benefit Act, and local statutory norms.
  • Interpreted and implemented APAC labor laws across Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, and Australia.
  • Partnered with Legal & Compliance leaders to maintain audit readiness and statutory compliance.
  • Developed HR governance frameworks, policy approval cycles, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Led compliance-driven changes across HRIS systems, payroll governance, and audit reporting.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES GRID

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES GRID
  • Strategic HR Leadership & Vision Setting
  • Global Stakeholder Management (US, EMEA, India, APAC)
  • Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
  • Talent Management & Succession Planning
  • HR Policy Architecture & Compliance Governance
  • HR Technology Transformation & Roadmap Ownership
  • Employee Experience & Change Leadership
  • Data-Driven HR Decision Making
  • High-Performance Team Building & Coaching
  • Executive Communication & Cross-Functional Influence

GLOBAL STAKEHOLDER MAP

GLOBAL STAKEHOLDER MAP
  • Executive Leadership: CHRO, VP HR, CFO, CIO, COO
  • HR Functions: HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, L&D;, Payroll, HR Ops, Shared Services
  • IT & Digital: Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data Engineering, Infrastructure
  • Finance & Audit: Internal Audit, Compliance, Legal, External Statutory Teams
  • Regions Managed: India, APAC (SG, MY, PH, AU), EMEA, North America

Timeline

Manager, HR Technology, HR Operations & HRBP Leadership
Inovalon
09.2024 - Current
IT Engineering Manager (HR Systems & HR Operations)
F5, Inc.
02.2021 - 08.2024
IT Solutions Architect
F5, Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Functional Analyst
Abbott
04.2015 - 10.2018
Systems Analyst
Abbott
04.2012 - 03.2015
Bapatla Agricultural College
Master of Science from Agriculture
Bapatla Agricultural College
Bachelor of Science from Agriculture
KOTESWARA RAO LELLAHR Manager Technology And Operations