Manikanta Sarma Ramayanam
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategic HR and global payroll leader with 19 years of experience in enterprise payroll operations and HR service delivery. Demonstrated success in leading large-scale payroll and HR initiatives, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operational efficiency. Skilled in building high-performing teams and collaborating with executive stakeholders to align people operations with business strategy. Committed to driving operational excellence and implementing scalable HR solutions that enhance employee experience and support sustainable growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Payroll Compliances and HR Operations
HCA Healthcare - India
Hyderabad, Telangana
11.2025 - Current
- Strategic Global Payroll and HR Operations leader with over 19 years of experience driving Payroll Operations, Statutory Compliance, Benefits Administration, HR Shared Services, and Business Process Transformation across complex global organizations.
- Delivered strategic leadership for large-scale, multi-country payroll operations, consistently achieving regulatory compliance, robust governance, operational excellence, proactive risk mitigation, and an exceptional employee experience.
- Experienced in directing end-to-end payroll operations across India and multiple international geographies, delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services for large and diverse workforce populations.
- Expertise in payroll governance, strategic vendor management, HR Shared Services, and enterprise HR platforms, including SAP HR Payroll, SAP SuccessFactors, and Darwinbox.
- Successfully led high-performing teams through payroll transitions, process harmonization, standardization, digital transformation, and automation initiatives, driving operational efficiency, stronger governance, and continuous improvement.
Executive Manager Payroll & Compliance
PepsiCo
Hyderabad
05.2021 - 11.2025
- Processed payroll under Singapore legislation for 5000 payslips monthly, ensuring accuracy.
- Reconciled month-end and year-end reports to meet statutory compliance requirements.
- Processed IR8A and IR21 at month-end and year-end with timely submissions.
- Analysed payroll methodology and streamlined payroll lifecycle, improving efficiency by 20%.
- Conducted payroll audits and prepared documentation to maintain compliance and accuracy.
- Monitored client interfaces regularly to keep data integration accurate and seamless.
- Reported payroll metrics to senior management for actionable decision-making support.
Payroll Manager
GMR Group
Hyderabad, Telangana
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Streamlined payroll input by cutting feeds from 800 to 10 per cycle.
- Reduced payroll cycle timelines by enforcing strict cut-off requirements.
- Introduced maker–checker framework to strengthen ownership and process controls.
- Optimised parallel processing in SAP to reduce cycle time 37 to 3 hours.
- Improved productivity by processing payroll through parallel SAP workflows.
- Simplified full and final settlement process, saving 2 FTE.
- Automated tax proof generation and enhanced bank file handling.
- Improved tax proof and bank file accuracy by 25% through automation.
- Managed HR transactions in SAP and SuccessFactors to keep data compliant.
- Maintained global data integrity by managing HR workflows in SAP.
- Synced SAP and EC data through regular audits and fixes.
- Achieved 100% data accuracy by completing corrective actions after audits.
- Managed stakeholders and maintained SLA adherence for service delivery.
- Improved continuous service delivery by meeting stakeholder expectations and SLAs.
Assistant Manager Payroll
ADP
Hyderabad, Telangana
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Introduced best practices to streamline client legislative processing for 20% faster times.
- Trained teams as subject-matter specialists in legislation for 30% higher compliance accuracy.
- Built payroll audit and verification checks for monitoring and 25% better compliance metrics.
- Recruited and onboarded talent to sustain 95% team retention rates.
- Managed performance for 15 payroll admins and 2 specialists, increasing productivity 20%.
- Aligned team roles and responsibilities to strengths, improving service delivery by 15%.
- Studied new legislation through self-learning to strengthen role proficiency and knowledge.
Assistant Manager
Excelity Singapore Pte. Ltd
Singapore
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Processed payroll under Singapore legislation for approximately 5,000 payslips monthly, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Reconciled month-end and year-end reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Supported IR 8A and IR 21 processing at month-end and year-end, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Streamlined payroll lifecycle by analyzing and optimizing payroll methodology, enhancing efficiency by 20%.
- Conducted audits and prepared documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing.
- Monitored interfaces for all clients regularly, ensuring seamless data integration and accuracy.
- Reported metrics to senior management and leadership teams, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
Assistant Manager
ADP India
Hyderabad, Telangana
01.2006 - 08.2016
- Acquired, cleansed, and integrated data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness for system input.
- Generated, analyzed, and reconciled reports, providing actionable insights to leadership and clients for informed decision-making.
- Implemented business improvements based on data insights, enhancing operational efficiency by 20%.
- Conducted client workshops and collaborated with process improvement teams, driving enhancements and customer satisfaction.
- Managed payroll processes, including simulation, EFT processing, financial postings, and SAP report generation, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Conducted headcount analysis, pre/post validations, I/O reconciliations, and tax calculations for compliance with Indian legislation.
- Generated and verified statutory reports for government compliance, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
- Delivered month-end and year-end support, preparing Form 24Q, Form 16, and Form 16AA for compliance.
- Led payroll transitions for 2 clients across 3 countries, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
- Conducted UAT and go-live processes with thorough understanding of client legislation blueprints, ensuring successful transitions.
- Resolved configuration issues through root cause analysis, ensuring smooth implementation and functionality.
- Managed parallel testing between legacy and new systems, ensuring data accuracy and integration.
- Fostered team development through mentoring, training programs, and peer learning initiatives.
- Boosted morale and productivity with team bonding activities and recognition programs.
- Led recruitment and onboarding processes to secure top talent and ensure seamless integration.
- Improved client satisfaction by 15% through proactive engagement and resolution of issues.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by 20% through structured processes and tracking systems.
Education
Executive MBA - Finance
Karnataka State Open University
Mysuru2014
Bachelor of commerce - Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad, TG2002
Skills
- Stakeholder and client management
- Performance metrics and reviews
- Payroll transitions and spinoffs
- HR Labour & compliance and audit management
- Global payroll processing
- Business process improvements
- SAP CRM and HR payroll
- Talent management and development
- SLA negotiations
- Metrics tracking and analysis
- Benefits administration and vendor governance
- Shared services operations
- Process automation and transformation
- Audit and risk compliance
- HR service delivery excellence
Accomplishments
- Successfully handled year-end payroll for 5 countries, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.
- Managed 2 end-to-end payroll transitions for 3 large clients simultaneously, reducing transition time by 25%.
- Implemented Organizational Management in SAP system
- Received client appreciation for smooth year-end processing, leading to a 15% increase in client satisfaction scores.
- Automated promotions and shift allowances, streamlining the onboarding documentation process, saving 200+ hours annually.
- Awarded ADP Network Compass 4.4/5 and ADP Leader Compass 4.5/5 for exceptional performance and leadership.
- Recognized as GBS One HR | HR All Star - Super Star Winner for outstanding contributions to HR processes.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/manikantasarma-ramayanam-053705a0
Timeline
Senior Manager Payroll Compliances and HR Operations
HCA Healthcare - India
11.2025 - Current
Executive Manager Payroll & Compliance
PepsiCo
05.2021 - 11.2025
Payroll Manager
GMR Group
01.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager Payroll
ADP
01.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager
Excelity Singapore Pte. Ltd
09.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager
ADP India
01.2006 - 08.2016
Executive MBA - Finance
Karnataka State Open University
Bachelor of commerce - Commerce
Osmania University