ABOUT NARAHARI
Experience earned on the ground. Perspective shaped by business.
From plant HR and overseas contracting to establishing a pharma-services HR function and managing scale-up operations in technology.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I know what it takes to run the whole HR function.
“Good HR is not a collection of activities. It is a dependable system for people and business.”
I'm Narahari Gangavarapu, a senior HR professional, former business founder and independent consultant with nearly 15 years of progressive experience across manufacturing, engineering and construction, pharmaceutical services, high-growth technology and HR consulting.
My career has been hands-on: managing attendance and statutory processes, recruiting talent, resolving grievances, establishing HR policies, driving complete performance-management cycles, managing complex payroll, and implementing HR technology.
At Jasti Bio Pharma, I was the first HR hire and built the people function as the organisation expanded to approximately 280 employees. At Rapidue Technologies (Recykal), I helped support workforce growth from around 200 to more than 900, led a three-member HR/payroll team and managed payroll for more than 600 employees.
I have worked closely with Managing Directors, Directors, a Co-Founder, business-unit leaders and department heads — connecting people decisions with the realities of business operations.
My experience in Oman adds genuine overseas workplace exposure. My entrepreneurial experience adds a client and service-delivery perspective.
FOUNDER BACKGROUND
The entrepreneur's ownership mindset.
SN HR & Payroll Services
I co-founded an independent practice supporting businesses with HR administration, payroll services, statutory-compliance advisory, policy support and process improvement.
This experience deepened my understanding of business-owner expectations, client communication, accountability, quality of delivery, and why HR solutions must work in practice — not just on paper.
The practice was discontinued in June 2026. My founder experience remains a meaningful part of my professional journey; I now pursue independent engagements and senior HR leadership opportunities.
HOW I WORK
Three principles behind every engagement.
01
Clarity before complexity
Understand the business challenge, people impact, responsibilities and approval points before introducing systems or policies.
02
Process with accountability
Design HR operations that people can follow, managers can use and leadership can monitor.
03
Technology that delivers
Use practical HRIS and workflow improvements where they demonstrably reduce manual work and improve reliability.
EDUCATION & SYSTEMS
Formal foundation. Practical experience.
Skills built through roles in different workforces, business stages and operating environments.
Education & languages
MBA (HR) — EVM College of Engineering & Technology, 2011
B.A. Economics — SKRBR College, 2009
Languages: Telugu, English and Hindi.
Systems & tools
SAP, Keka HR, GreytHR, ZingHR, Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office.
Currently exploring HR technology design, recruitment workflows, AI-assisted HR processes and process automation from an HR-domain perspective.
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