Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Accomplishments
Awards
Disclaimer
Timeline
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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, India

Post - 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
Nikhil Maruti WaikarOperations Analyst