Benny John
Director of Human Resources at Hourglass Research | Driving People Strategy & Organizational Growth | Building Agile People Practices for a Research-Driven Organization
- Role
- Human Resources Director at Hourglass Research
- Location
- Bengaluru, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Benny John
Passionate HR professional with the heart of an aspiring social worker with more than a decade of experience in the People & Culture function, taking avatars of administrator, supporter, enabler and strategist in Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Sales Organisations.
Experience
Human Resources Director
May 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN
As the Director of Human Resources at Hourglass Research, I lead with a people-first mindset, driving strategic HR initiatives that align talent, culture, and business goals. With a passion for building inclusive, high-performing workplaces, I partner with leadership to architect scalable people strategies that support innovation, growth, and long-term impact.My expertise spans business partnering, people operations, organizational development, leadership enablement, culture transformation, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee experience - all critical levers in shaping resilient, future-ready organizations. I thrive in dynamic, mission-driven environments where culture is seen as a strategic asset, not just a function.At Hourglass Research, I’m focused on:Building a cohesive and purpose-driven cultureAligning HR practices with the evolving needs of a research- and data-driven workforceChampioning diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-beingEnabling leaders and teams to do their best work through intentional people strategyI believe that great culture is built, not born - and that empowered people are the true drivers of innovation and impact.
Education
C.S.I Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore (Affiliated under Bharathiar University)
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work
2008 — 2011
Ashram Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erode
High School, Mathematics and Science
2007 — 2008
Bharathiar University
Master of Social Work (MSW - HR), Social Work (HR)
2014 — 2016
IFC College & Computer Educational Trust, Erode
Advance Diploma in Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2016 — 2016
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