HARI HARA SUBRAMANYAM .B
BANGALORE
Summary
Detail-oriented Global Payroll Specialist experienced in managing payroll operations across APAC. Led a team for HR operations for US payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance through effective team oversight. Executed precise payroll inputs and conducted thorough reconciliations. Skilled in Workday and fostering cross-functional relationships to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Payroll Specialist (APAC)
SanDisk India Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Support APAC Payroll (Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand) and US payroll-related HR operations for a large global employee base
- Processed payroll for employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Maintained employee records and updated payroll systems to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Own monthly payroll inputs, validations, and coordination with payroll vendors and Finance
- Perform pre- and post-payroll checks, reconciliation of payroll reports, and variance analysis
- Manage compensation changes, one-time payments (sign-on bonus, retention bonus, off-cycle payouts)
- Maintain payroll-critical data: bank details, cost centres, legal entities, org structures
- Execute bulk uploads for hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations, compensation changes, cost center changes
- Support leave and absence data through Ceridian Dayforce
- Handle payroll and HR queries via ServiceNow (AskHR) within defined SLAs
- Ensure audit readiness, data accuracy, and compliance adherence
- Act as escalation SPOC for payroll-impacting HR operations issues
- Supported organizational transition of SanDisk to independent entity in 2024.
- Coordinated with HR to resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries.
- Trained junior staff on payroll procedures and best practices.
- Conducted manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments and special payments.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
HR OPERATION SPECIALIST - GLOBAL HR Operations
Western Digital (SanDisk India Pvt Ltd - prior to split)
03.2020 - 12.2024
- Supported 12,000+ global employees, including APAC payroll support
- Provided accurate payroll inputs and validated salary, reimbursement, and bonus reports
- Coordinated with regional payroll teams, vendors, finance, and HRBPs to ensure accurate payroll processing
- Managed employee lifecycle transactions impacting payroll: New hires, transfers, promotions, manager changes
- Facilitated termination procedures for various employment types to ensure compliance.
- Handled bulk uploads (org changes, compensation updates, RIF terminations)
- Managed leave data and payroll coordination through Dayforce
- Supported internal and external payroll audits to maintain compliance and accuracy
- Contributed to HR automation and system enhancements, streamlining processes for increased efficiency
- Implemented standard operating procedures to enhance compliance with safety regulations.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve operations processes and increase customer satisfaction.
Assistant Manager - HR Operations
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed PF, ESI, PT, payroll inputs, attendance, and leave data
- Coordinated payroll processes and ensured statutory compliance
- Prepared HR documentation and facilitated audit processes
Business Operations Executive - HR Operations
Allegis India Services (Client: Hewlett-Packard)
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Facilitated payroll processing and compliance for global HR operations
- Coordinated employee data updates and managed approval workflows within HR systems
- Collaborated with managers to enhance self-service capabilities via MSS/ESS
HR Operations Executive
ANI Technologies (OLA) - via Primus Global
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Processed payroll inputs, managed attendance, facilitated onboarding, and handled exit processing to ensure smooth employee transitions
- Coordinated recruitment documentation and maintained employee records to support accurate and efficient hiring processes
- Coordinated recruitment processes for diverse positions across multiple departments.
- Streamlined onboarding procedures to enhance new employee integration.
- Managed employee records and ensured compliance with HR policies.
HR Executive
Nuance (BIAL) and Zygon Asia Management Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Processed payroll, managed HR administration, supported employee engagement initiatives, and ensured statutory compliance.
- Developed expertise in end-to-end payroll operations and HR lifecycle management to enhance overall HR function.
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and improve HR processes.
- Developed training materials for new hire orientation programs.
- Assisted in the implementation of HR software solutions for efficiency.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
Swami Vivekanand University
Meerut05-2024
Bachelor - Business Management
Bangalore University
Bangalore06-2010
Skills
- Payroll operations in APAC
- Input processing for payroll
- Reconciliations and variance analysis
- Coordination with multi-country payroll vendors
- Human resources operations
- Management of employee lifecycle
- Proficient in Workday
- Experienced with Oracle Fusion
- Familiarity with ServiceNow platform
- Knowledge of Dayforce system
- Management of compensation changes
- Processing one-time payments
- ADP
- Payroll processing
- Conducting payroll audits effectively
- Maintaining data accuracy in records
- Executing mass uploads of data
- Reporting through HRIS systems
- Advanced skills in Excel tools and functions
- Generating MIS reports
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Telugu
Tools And Systems
Workday, Oracle Fusion, Ceridian Dayforce, ServiceNow, Advanced Excel, Payroll MIS, ADP Celergo and ADP Global View (SAP)
Certification
Transformation HR with Analytics and AI from Indian School of Business
Timeline
Global Payroll Specialist (APAC)
SanDisk India Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - Current
HR OPERATION SPECIALIST - GLOBAL HR Operations
Western Digital (SanDisk India Pvt Ltd - prior to split)
03.2020 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager - HR Operations
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
08.2019 - 03.2020
Business Operations Executive - HR Operations
Allegis India Services (Client: Hewlett-Packard)
05.2017 - 08.2019
HR Operations Executive
ANI Technologies (OLA) - via Primus Global
02.2016 - 01.2017
HR Executive
Nuance (BIAL) and Zygon Asia Management Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
Masters - Business Administration
Swami Vivekanand University
Bachelor - Business Management
Bangalore University