Hemanth Kumar Bondalapaty
Dubai
Summary
Experienced HR Digital Transformation and HRMS Implementation Specialist with 12+ years of leadership in modernizing enterprise HR systems across the UAE and international markets. Proven success in streamlining complex HR processes, and improving user experience through integrated digital solutions.
HR Digital Transformation and HRMS Implementation Expertise.
Experienced HR Digital Transformation and HRMS Implementation Specialist with 12+ years of leadership in modernizing enterprise HR systems across the UAE and international markets. Proven success in streamlining complex HR processes, and improving user experience through integrated digital solutions.
- Led full-cycle implementations of SAP SuccessFactors (EC, PMGM, Compensation, LMS, Payroll), SAP HANA HCM, Kronos, and SAP Business One.
- Hands-on expertise in data migration, UAT execution, training delivery, rollout management, and post-go-live support.
- Directed transformation programs for global brands like LVMH, DFS Middle East, Eltizam (Aldar Group), and Newcrest Gold Mining (Australia).
- Skilled in aligning HRMS architecture with business objectives, enabling workforce scalability, and compliance.
- Delivered HR digitization initiatives, improving employee lifecycle visibility, process automation, and self-service adoption.
Payroll and Payroll Outsourcing Leadership
Extensive experience in managing payroll operations and leading outsourcing transitions across diverse regions and regulatory environments.
- Oversaw payroll for 1,000 to 3,000+ employees, including statutory compliance, WPS, EOSB, and salary reconciliation.
- Led payroll outsourcing projects: vendor selection, contract alignment, SLA monitoring, and transition to shared services.
- Managed cross-border payroll integrations within multi-country HRMS environments.
- Supported internal and external payroll audits, system reconciliations, and reporting automation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Distinguished Real Estate (Al Tayer Group Company- Luxury Real Estate)
Dubai
08.2024 - Current
- Directed the implementation of HRMS platforms including SAP SuccessFactors (EC, PMGM, Compensation, LMS, Payroll Specialist), SAP HANA HCM, Kronos, and SAP Business One.
- Oversaw complete data migration and cleansing activities, ensuring error-free employee master setup and pay structure loading.
- Managed UAT execution across departments, resolving integration and configuration issues prior to rollout.
- Conducted user training and created SOPs for HR and Finance users to ensure proper system utilization.
- Lead end-to-end HR digital transformation and technology enablement for over 1000 employees across UAE, ensuring WPS compliance, EOSB settlements, and monthly reconciliation accuracy.
- Led cutover planning, parallel payroll testing, and go-live readiness reviews with IT, HR, and business leadership.
- Delivered post-go-live support including payroll issue resolution, enhancement requests, and change impact assessments.
- Acted as Payroll Specialist contributing to HRMS design and compliance in system design to ensure statutory compliance and reporting alignment.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Hydropower Energy & General Construction LLC
Abu Dhabi
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Planned and executed mobile based attendance application integrated with HR data and employee self-service.
- Managed HR system workflows for 1800+ employees ensuring error-free salary disbursements, leave management, and EOSB.
- Supported HRMS system enhancements aligned with SAP HR modules and statutory compliance.
- Executed monthly reconciliation of payroll results against approved budgets and operational forecasts.
- Assisted in validating employee master data updates, job changes, and organizational restructuring inputs into SAP HCM.
- Supported internal audits by providing required payroll and reconciliation reports on time.
Payroll Specialist
Eltizam Asset Mgt Group (Aldar Group Company)
Abu Dhabi
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Participated in HRMS data migration, employee record clean-up, and system optimization projects across SAP platforms.
- Led HRMS-aligned employee data and workflow execution for 3000+ employees across multiple geographies ensuring 100% compliance with local labor laws.
- Handled payroll reconciliations with finance teams, timesheet validations, and leave liability reconciliations.
- Supported payroll-related UAT phases during system changes and version upgrades.
- Delivered HRMS-enabled support including payroll coordination reports to internal and external auditors ensuring process transparency and compliance.
- Coordinated with HR teams for payroll inputs like variable pay, overtime, commissions, and adjustments.
Payroll & HRMS Specialist
LVMH/DFS Middle East LLC
Abu Dhabi
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered HR digital transformation and technology enablement using SAP Success Factors integrated with Kronos Timekeeping for 300+ employees.
- Participated in the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors across recruitment, onboarding, PMGM and payroll modules acting as key support for data migration and testing.
- Validated payroll output during parallel runs and supported payroll audit reviews post-go-live.
- Maintained HRMS configuration integrity across employee lifecycle transactions-joining, promotions, exits.
- Supported global compliance alignment with LVMH's corporate HR and finance teams for regional payroll compliance.
- Coordinated Kronos-SAP integration checks for time entries, absence records, and OT approval accuracy.
- Developed digital HR and payroll training content and delivered briefings to HR operations staff across departments.
Payroll Officer
Westcoast Group
Abu Dhabi
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Led HRMS-aligned employee data and workflow execution for 5000+ staff ensuring salary, overtime, leave encashment, and EOSB accuracy.
- Managed SAP Payroll Specialist system updates, reconciliation activities, and employee data maintenance.
- Assisted in SAP HRMS system upgrade testing phases and data migration exercises.
- Ensured WPS file generation and timely salary credit in accordance with UAE Ministry regulations.
Senior Process Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
Kolkata
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Contributed to HRMS system enhancements, testing, and reconciliation exercises.
- Processed weekly and monthly payroll runs for large employee batches across India and Australia.
- Collaborated with onshore HR teams for updating leave balances, tax changes, and statutory deductions.
Senior Process Associate
ADP India Private Limited
Hyderabad
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Led HR system workflows, pension contribution reconciliations, and system upgrade validations.
- Supported year-end payroll tax processing and final settlements for employee exits.
- Participated actively in HRMS system testing cycles and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation.
Education
BBA - Commerce and Information Technology
Osmaniya University
Hyderabad01.2012
Skills
- HR Process Re-engineering & Automation
- Digitization of Employee Lifecycle
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination
- System Training & SOP Documentation
- Post-Go-Live System Optimization
- HR Technology Roadmap Execution
- Global HR Systems Standardization
- Problem solving
- Payroll reconciliation
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Distinguished Real Estate (Al Tayer Group Company- Luxury Real Estate)
08.2024 - Current
Senior Payroll Specialist
Hydropower Energy & General Construction LLC
01.2024 - 07.2024
Payroll Specialist
Eltizam Asset Mgt Group (Aldar Group Company)
08.2022 - 12.2023
Payroll & HRMS Specialist
LVMH/DFS Middle East LLC
08.2021 - 07.2022
Payroll Officer
Westcoast Group
08.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Process Associate
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Process Associate
ADP India Private Limited
02.2013 - 08.2018
BBA - Commerce and Information Technology
Osmaniya University
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