Manjunath Rao

About Manjunath Rao

I build the People Operations engines that power global growth.With 7+ years of experience across the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and the Americas, I specialize in the intersection of HR Technology, Global Compliance, and Operational Excellence. I build the People Operations engines that power global growth. I re-engineer them to be automated, audit-ready, and scalable.The Value I Bring:• HR Tech Transformation: I am a power user of HiBob and SAP SuccessFactors. Recently, I architected a HiBob–Jira automation that slashed manual lifecycle effort by 40% while maintaining a 98%+ SLA consistency.• Global Regulatory Navigation: I possess deep functional expertise in GDPR, DIFC & ADGM regulations, UK Right to and India Payroll compliance frameworks. I ensure that \"global\" doesn\'t mean \"high risk.\"• Operational Engineering: From redesigning Background Verification (BGV) workflows to harmonizing international benefits, I focus on removing friction from the employee lifecycle.• Strategic Evolution: Currently pursuing a PGCHRM at IIM Shillong to further bridge the gap between day-to-day operations and high-level human capital strategy.Tech Stack & Compliance:Systems: HiBob, SAP SuccessFactors, Jira Service Management, Cloudpay, Workday, DocuSign.Regions: UK, UAE, India, Singapore, Ireland, & Americas.Expertise: HRIS Data Governance, Global Mobility/Visas, Audit Management, and Process Automation.I am passionate about creating \"invisible HR\"—where systems work so seamlessly that employees can focus on their best work.Let’s connect to discuss People Ops, HRIS automation, or global compliance strategy.Core Proficiencies: HRIS Administration, Global Mobility, Labor Law Compliance, Workflow Automation, and Change Management.

Experience

1. People Operations Specialist

   R3

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leading end-to-end HR operations for a 200–500 person global workforce across UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Ireland — covering full employee lifecycle, regional compliance, HRIS administration and automation. HR Automation — HiBob–Jira integration for lifecycle workflows, cutting manual effort by 40% and improving SLAs across HR, IT, and Facilities. Multi-Region Compliance — 100% audit-ready across GDPR, DIFC, MOHRE, and Indian statutory frameworks. Zero high-risk findings across all audits. HRIS Leadership — Global lead for HiBob and SAP SuccessFactors. Built real-time dashboards for headcount, vendor performance, and compliance risk tracking. BGV Transformation — Redesigned global Background Verification with region-specific screening packages and direct HRIS integration.

Education

• Karnataka University, Dharwad

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2013 — 2016

• K.J. Somaiya Institute Of Management Studies and Research

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2021