Arun Kumar

I own HR Technology and Workday strategy at global scale most recently governing HCM, Security, and Reporting across 27 countries and 13.9M active users for a $14B operator, and building the AI automation roadmap that got endorsed by the Executive Committee.

Over 14+ years, I've moved from hands-on Workday implementation to owning enterprise-wide HRIS governance, AI transformation, and compliance the kind of work that sits at the intersection of HR strategy, technology architecture, and boardroom accountability.

What I actually do:

→ Build and govern enterprise Workday ecosystems (HCM, Security, Reporting, Talent) across multi-country, multi- entity operations

→ Design AI and automation roadmaps with real financial cases my most recent one projected $5.4M in savings and 70,000+ hours of productivity capacity

→ Build HRIS governance from scratch SOD controls, RACI frameworks, SOX/GDPR/ISO compliance and keep it audit-clean

→ Lead global teams (up to 18 people) and translate technical roadmaps into outcomes CHROs, CIOs, and Exec Committees actually endorse

Currently pursuing ISO 42001 AI Governance certification and completed AI Strategy & Applications for Leaders at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) because the next chapter of HR technology is being written in AI governance, and I want to be fluent in writing it.

I'm exploring Director and VP-level HR Technology, HRIS, and People Technology leadership roles based in Chennai, open to Global Capability Center and fully remote global opportunities across US, UK, Singapore, and UAE markets.

Always open to a conversation, even an informal one feel free to reach out.

arunkumar6944@gmail.com