Sasank Yedlapati

About Sasank Yedlapati

Strategic HR Leader | 17+ Years in Total Rewards, People Analytics & HR DigitizationIn the complex landscape of global talent, a \"one-size-fits-all\" strategy often falls short. I specialize in building scalable, data-driven HR frameworks that respect local market nuances while driving organizational performance. Throughout my career, I have focused on transforming HR from a support function into a strategic partner by linking compensation and benefits directly to business outcomes. My expertise lies in monitoring country-specific markets to build custom salary grids, quartile positioning, and niche-role bands that ensure both internal equity and external competitiveness. I believe that behind every data point is a person, and I am passionate about designing wellbeing programs that foster a \"Culture of Togetherness\" and high employee engagement. Core Areas of Impact:• Global Scaling & Job Architecture: Designed the Total Rewards framework that supported growth from 800 to employees, standardizing grade structures for 200+ roles. • Localized Market Intelligence: Expert at conducting robust market benchmarking to design reward frameworks that resonate within specific country markets. • Cost Optimization & Financial Modeling: Achieved 15-35% cost efficiency through benefits redesign and structured pay architecture leveraging financial modeling. • Employee Engagement & Wellbeing: Successfully launched a Flex Insurance Program with 90% participation and led initiatives securing \"Great Place to Work\" certifications. • HR Digitization: Acted as Product Owner for HR digital initiatives, including an Internal HR Self-Service Portal and AI-driven \"Buddy Bot\" to streamline operations. I am committed to creating equitable workplaces where rewards are transparent, employees feel valued, and leadership has the data-driven insights needed to make informed decisions. My Core Skills:Strategic HR Management | Total Rewards | Salary Benchmarking | People Analytics | M&A HR Strategy | HR Digitization | Employee Engagement | Global Payroll & Compliance.

Experience

1. Manager Total Rewards

   EPAM Systems

   Sep 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Total Rewards Leadership & Global ScaleLed the strategic design and operationalization of a holistic Total Rewards framework that supported the organization’s massive growth from 800 to employees.Localized Market Intelligence & Salary Architecture:Market Monitoring: Conducted robust benchmarking and internal equity analysis to ensure reward frameworks remained competitive across diverse country markets.Custom Grid Design: Implemented a Global Job Architecture for 200+ technical roles, standardizing grade structures and salary bandsPay-for-Performance: Developed advanced compensation structures linking pay directly to performance, ensuring a 15-35% cost efficiency through structured pay architecture and scenario planning.Employee Wellbeing & EngagementCulture of Togetherness: Launched the \"Culture of Togetherness\" initiative, focusing on employee-driven programs for wellbeing and social benefits.Innovative Benefits: Achieved 90% voluntary participation in a new Flex Insurance Program in India with zero employer cost impact.Recognition: Designed a comprehensive framework to reinforce performance goals through structured rewards and recognitionHR Digitization & M & ATech Transformation: Acted as Product Owner for the Internal HR Self-Service Portal and \"HR Buddy AI Bot,\" significantly reducing transactional queriesStrategic M&A: Steered HR strategy for 5+ large-scale acquisitions, aligning compensation, benefits, and workforce integration across global location

Education

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), HR

  2008 — 2010

• PRIST UNIVERSITY

  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2011

• SRI POOJITHA PUBLIC SCHOOL

  SSC

  1998 — 2003

Skills

• Hris
• HR Policies
• Sap HR
• Performance Management
• Mis
• Employee Engagement
• Payroll
• Income Tax
• Vendor Management
• Team Management
• Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Benefits Negotiation
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Performance Appraisal
• Statutory Compliances