Pardeep Kumar

As an accomplished HR professional, I bring over 18 years of specialized experience in Strategic HR Operations, Payroll & Compliance, and Compensation & Benefits. My career highlights include managing global payroll for 17,000 employees across various regions such as India, APAC, the US, EMEA, and Europe. My role has covered managing Global Strategic HR Operations, overseeing Payroll & Compliance, conducting Audits, preparing and managing Budgets, executing Performance Management, administering Employee Benefits, and handling Compensation & Benefits. Additionally, I have been responsible for Matrix and Reporting, integrating Technology, and driving Automation. My extensive knowledge has been instrumental in advancing strategic HR initiatives and boosting organizational effectiveness.

• Core member of Implementation SAP HR Module, including RMS, LMS, Onboarding, and Exit Management, at IGT Solution
• HRMS Oracle Implementation: Core team member of Implemented Oracle HRMS tool in Digital Core project across the India region for COP at Sinch India.
• Benchmarking the policy's wrt. global benefit policy across the organization at Sinch India.
• Payroll Tool Implementation: Led the transition of PeopleStrong (Payroll Vendor) in SINCH India, ensuring a seamless transfer and minimal disruption to operations.
• PF Trust Exemption: Completed the Inspection for PF Trust Exemption at Bhatinda & Gurgaon locations for Pepsico, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• PF Compliance: Resolved the 7A enquiry at RPFC Gurgaon for RK & Co., demonstrating effective problemsolving skills and compliance expertise

• Design, implement & Governance of HR policies and procedures in alignment with organizational objectives and values.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in HR operations, encompassing onboarding, Background Verification, offboarding, payroll management, benefits administration, and compliance.,
• Continuously improve HR operations by identifying process enhancement opportunities, benchmarking against industry standards, and implementing innovative initiatives.,
• Provide strategic guidance to business leaders and the HR operations team to ensure smooth execution of all HR processes, including compensation and benefits.,
• Maintain high-quality service delivery to internal stakeholders, promptly resolving queries and issues to enhance satisfaction.,
• Implement HR technology solutions and automation to boost operational efficiency, improve employee experience, and minimize manual intervention.,
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams such as HR Business Partners, finance, procurement, and legal for seamless operations.,
• Develop and retain a high-performing HR operations team by providing coaching, fostering professional growth, and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.,
• Track HR operations metrics, analyze data for trends and improvement areas, and generate regular reports for senior leadership.,
• Manage vendors effectively, ensuring timely renewals of benefits and settlements.

• Lead and Managed payroll processing for 17,000+ employees across India, APAC, US, EMEA, and Europe, overseeing a global team of 8 members.
• Ensured timely and accurate payroll processing, adhering to tax laws, regulatory compliance, and internal policies, meeting defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for payroll processing.,
• Managed compliance requirements, including tax filings, social security contributions, statutory deductions, and other regulatory obligations, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.,
• Oversaw internal and external audit processes related to payroll and compliance, ensuring timely completion and effective closure of audit observations.,
• Continuously reviewed payroll processes, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
• Identified and mitigated risks related to payroll processing and compliance, implementing appropriate controls and processes to manage risks effectively.,
• Managed relationships with payroll service providers, ensuring adherence to service levels, timelines, and compliance requirements, and timely processing of vendor payments.,
• Maintained accurate and secure employee data related to payroll and compliance, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.,
• Managing/benchmarking the organizational level benefit policy for employee benefit like GMC/GPA/GTL, Car Lease, Food coupons, Shift Allowances, On call etc.,
• Provided coaching, mentoring, and training to the payroll team to ensure adherence to performance standards and SLAs.,
• Managed Leadership Compensation, Stock Options, Sales Commissions, and Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIP).,
• Ensuring all documents are readily available for Audits related to Payroll, Tax, Statutory, Clients etc.

• Engage with FP&A and Departmental Heads to forecast their financial needs, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and operational priorities.
• Allocate resources judiciously by prioritizing key initiatives that drive growth and enhance efficiency while maintaining a buffer for unforeseen expenses.
• Incorporate projections for sales, investments, and capital expenditures, and ensure that all assumptions are supported by data.,
• Establish a robust monitoring mechanism to track budget adherence and performance, allowing for adjustments as necessary to respond to market fluctuations and internal developments.