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
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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

  1. Human Resources Director

    Hourglass Research

    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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