Rohit Parihar

About Rohit Parihar

I like building products in the workforce lifecycle.I have led People Technology and HR functions across a 9-year career within a high-velocity, global FinTech SaaS MNC.My primary focus is simple: drive measurable business value where it’s needed through meaningful design and operational efficiency. I have conceived and built solutions that utilize a growing portfolio of enterprise platforms in the People Technology stack.I partner with senior executives to align systems and execute transformations, consistently navigating high ambiguity with ownership and autonomy.My experience spans the employee lifecycle, change management, and AI-driven automation. I am interested in moving HR, people technology and workforce to an operating system that achieves more.Major drivers for me are intelligent connected designs and a kind, collaborative learning environment.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, People Technology

   Avalara

   Oct 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Context- Promoted to senior manager for platform and lifecycle enhancement and work redesign through AI- Reporting to VP of People Technology. Reported to Avalara CIO for a quarter- Working with technology teams, People & Culture teams, executives, technical program managers and vendors.My focus is on moving beyond reactive system administration to proactive value management by:Championing AI-Enabled Work Redesign and People Experiences- Building an AI-native Operating Model for the business unit towards a vision of zero-latency service delivery and exponential output- Steering buy/build AI decisions to scale personalized workforce capabilities and eliminate process friction, ensuring measurable ROI on engagement and technology.Driving Platform and Product Ownership- Defining the north star and delivery standards to transition the business unit from reactive administration to a high-velocity, product-led engine- Establishing cross-functional roadmaps and governance frameworks to eliminate redundant efforts and maximize technical throughput.Strategic Value Delivery- Accelerating time-to-value and benefit actualization by optimizing the intake-to-deployment process through product mindset and AI-driven productivity.

Education

• IndSearch, Pune

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Training
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office