Shivaraju K P
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced People Operations leader with 10+ years of HR expertise across APAC. Specialising in HR operations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HRMS optimisation. Proven track record supporting cross-border teams in India, UAE, and Singapore in tech, SaaS, and financial services sectors. Skilled in full-spectrum HR management to ensure compliance, improve employee experience, and build scalable HR infrastructure for global growth. Adept at aligning HR strategies with business goals through operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - HR (People Operations)
OppDoor Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
- Own end-to-end HR operations across India, UAE, and Singapore, overseeing onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, policy implementation, and compliance throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Partner with external payroll vendor to manage monthly payroll processing, tax deductions, PF/PT filings, employee insurance, and annual investment declarations in compliance with payroll & statutory requirements.
- Ensure HR operations comply with local labor laws including the Maternity Benefit Act, EPF, and Shops & Establishment Acts (India); MOHRE and WPS (UAE); and CPF and MOM regulations (Singapore).
- Led the HR compliance transition during the entity shift from TSGA LLP to OppDoor Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd., including transfer letter issuance, HRMS updates, Provident Fund account migration, and statutory compliance alignment.
- Manage and strengthen vendor relationships across HR technology, compliance, payroll, and benefits providers, ensuring seamless operations and alignment with business needs across India, UAE, and Singapore.
- Drive HR automation initiatives by evaluating, selecting, and implementing innovative platforms for seamless employee onboarding, payroll processing, and benefits management, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple regions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and leadership on compensation, benefits, and policy interpretation, providing expert guidance to ensure alignment with company practices and local regulations.
- Designed and implemented competitive benefits programs, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of salaries, bonuses, and increments, while fostering strong relationships with employees and leaders across multiple countries.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Meesho
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed hiring for technical and non-technical roles; implemented cost-effective sourcing strategies, reducing recruitment agency spend by INR 1 crore.
- Developed a standardized TA process, increasing candidate engagement and reducing drop-offs by 15%.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to benchmark compensation and benefits against industry standards, ensuring competitive offerings that attracted and retained top talent.
- Partnered with HRBPs and leadership on strategic hiring plans, DEI initiatives, and onboarding experiences.
- Enhanced the candidate experience from application through to onboarding, resulting in a significant increase in Glassdoor ratings from 3.0 to 4.2.
Global Compensation Specialist (Senior Associate)
State Street Corporation
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Managed year-end Total Compensation Planning (TCP) for 29 countries, overseeing merit increases, SIP, retention bonuses, and global incentive programs.
- Led data analytics and reporting on compensation trends, budget vs. actual variance, and market competitiveness, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
- Partnered with leadership to design and implement job families and compensation ranges within Workday, ensuring internal equity, role clarity, and alignment with market benchmarks.
- Served as a key point of contact for managers on performance management processes in Workday, resolving queries and guiding them through bonus and increment allocation workflows.
Talent Acquisition & HR Operations, Senior Associate
State Street Corporation
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Recruited and onboarded 800+ professionals across India & EMEA locations to support offshore expansion.
- Managed campus and lateral hiring events, and supported process documentation for audits and compliance.
- Played a key role in the successful HRMS transition from PeopleSoft to Workday, contributing to system testing, data migration, and end-user training to ensure a seamless implementation.
- Partnered with leadership teams across multiple countries to build and scale the initial India-based back and middle office teams, supporting transitions of key processes from North America and Europe.
HR Executive
Human Interface Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed full-cycle recruitment and HR admin processes, including onboarding, HRIS management, and employee documentation.
- Designed onboarding support and housing logistics for non-local hires, improving early retention.
Education
MBA - Human Resources & Finance
Kristu Jayanti College of Management
Bachelor of Commerce - HR Specialization
V.V. Puram College
Skills
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Labour Law Compliance
- HR Operations & Shared Services
- HRMS/HRIS Implementation & Data Integrity
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Talent Acquisition & Talent Strategy
- Employee Experience & Engagement
- Compensation Planning & Reviews
- Global Mobility & Onboarding
- Employee experience and Exit management
- Audit Readiness & Risk Mitigation
- Process Optimization & Change Management
Websites
Certification
- Behavioural Event Interviewing - AON
- Lean Six Sigma Practitioner - State Street Corporation
- PEAK (Perform, Empathize, Accelerate and Connect) - Meesho
Timeline
Manager - HR (People Operations)
OppDoor Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Meesho
03.2021 - 05.2023
Global Compensation Specialist (Senior Associate)
State Street Corporation
07.2015 - 03.2021
Talent Acquisition & HR Operations, Senior Associate
State Street Corporation
07.2015 - 03.2021
HR Executive
Human Interface Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - HR Specialization
V.V. Puram College
MBA - Human Resources & Finance
Kristu Jayanti College of Management
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