Nikhil Maruti Waikar
Operations Analyst
PUNE
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Analyst with over 8 years of experience specializing in payroll operations, wage garnishment, and leave of absence management. Expertise in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, optimizing payroll processes, and delivering data-driven solutions. Adept at handling high-priority client requests, resolving garnishment and leave issues, and leading automation initiatives. Recognized for excellence in operations and a strong track record of improving efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Analyst
ADP Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - Current
- Managed and processed end-to-end payroll for diverse clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.
- Administered wage garnishments, including child support, tax levies, and creditor garnishments, ensuring accurate deductions and timely remittances to legal authorities.
- Reviewed and resolved discrepancies in garnishment orders, coordinating with legal and compliance teams for proper interpretation and implementation.
- Supported leave of absence management by maintaining accurate payroll records, calculating leave entitlements, and ensuring compliance with FMLA, and other statutory regulations.
- Conducted payroll audits to identify and rectify discrepancies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
- Analyzed payroll data to identify trends, provided actionable insights to improve efficiency, and reduced errors by 25%.
- Maintained compliance with multi-state payroll tax regulations, including preparation and filing of tax returns for clients in various jurisdictions.
- Developed standard operating procedures for payroll and garnishment processes, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinated with HR and benefits teams to integrate leave policies with payroll systems, ensuring seamless payment processing during employee absences.
- Delivered ongoing training sessions for team members on garnishment handling, legal compliance, and leave of absence policies, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Partnered with stakeholders to implement process improvements, such as automating garnishment calculations, reducing manual intervention by 30%.
- Provided client-facing support to address payroll-related queries, garnishment disputes, and leave payment concerns, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate in surveys.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
K.G. Joshi College Of Arts & N.G. Bedekar College 04.2001 -
HSC -
Maharashtra Board
SSC -
NRC School
Kalyan, IndiaPost - Graduate Diploma in Finance Management -
Prin L.N. Wellingkar Institute Of Management Development
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Fundamental Payroll Certification -
American Payroll Association
04.2001 -
Skills
- Payroll and Garnishment Processing
- Leave of Absence Compliance and Management
- Legal and Regulatory Expertise
- Multi-State Payroll Taxation
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Process Optimization and Automation
- Proficient in MS Excel, SAP
- Training and Team Mentorship
Interests
Music, Travelling and Reading
Accomplishments
- Ensured 100% compliance with garnishment regulations and deadlines for over 1,000 payroll cycles.
- Reduced payroll processing turnaround time by 15% through process re-engineering and automation.
- Successfully handled escalations involving complex wage garnishment cases, mitigating legal risks for clients.
- Enhanced accuracy in leave of absence payments by implementing a robust validation system.
Awards
Top Gun Associate: Recognized for exceptional performance in payroll operations., Star Performer: Awarded for consistent excellence in meeting SLA and quality standards., Ivalue Award: Honored for significant contributions to team and process improvements.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information stated above is true and complete to best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed or distorted.
Timeline
Analyst
ADP Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
04.2001 -
Post - Graduate Diploma in Finance Management -
Prin L.N. Wellingkar Institute Of Management Development
04.2001 -
Fundamental Payroll Certification -
American Payroll Association
04.2001 -
HSC -
Maharashtra Board
SSC -
NRC School
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