Harin Maroju

About Harin Maroju

I am Harinachary, a Strategic HR Technology and People Operations leader with over 12 years of experience supporting high-growth organisations. My work has largely focused on building and strengthening HR functions from the ground up, with a strong emphasis on HRIS implementation, process improvement, and using data to guide people decisions.I have hands-on experience in setting up scalable HR processes, managing payroll and statutory compliance for Indian entities, and designing performance and compensation frameworks that support both business growth and employee retention. I enjoy working at the intersection of HR and technology, where I can simplify operations, introduce automation, and improve overall efficiency.Over the years, I have developed a strong ability to translate people data into meaningful insights that help leadership make better decisions. I take a practical, business-focused approach and build HR systems that are effective and sustainable.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Human Resources

   Bullsmart

   Mar 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Built end-to-end HR processes from scratch, including recruitment workflows, pre-offer documentation, onboarding, leave management, payroll, and offboarding.Configured and administered HRMS platforms Keka HR to digitize hiring, onboarding, leave approvals, payroll operations, and employee data tracking.Designed automated dashboards for headcount, diversity, attrition, and hiring metrics, enabling leadership to make data-driven decisions.Authored a Compensation Playbook aligning levels, bands, and designations with market benchmarks.Managed complete payroll cycles (PF, PT, TDS, attendance, LOP overrides, performance-linked bonuses) across 3 legal entities.Transformed performance reviews to a 360-degree model (70% OKRs + 30% peer/manager/HQ feedback) using Microsoft Forms + analytics.Led organizational restructuring initiatives, redefining hierarchies, job levels, and compensation bands.Delivered structured onboarding programs for seamless new-hire integration.

Education

• Karnataka State Open University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2012 — 2015

• Dayananda Sagar University

  Executive MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General