Pavithra Baskar

Payroll Specialist with 4+ years of experience managing end-to-end payroll operations across in-house and outsourced environments. Skilled in payroll processing, reconciliation, statutory compliance, compensation & benefits, and post-payroll activities, with a proven focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery. Proficient in payroll systems with strong expertise in payroll controls, compliance, stakeholder management, and process improvement. Certified in ADP U.S. Payroll and India Payroll Processing (greytHR).

• Managed end-to-end payroll processing for a key client, covering pre-payroll, payroll processing, post-payroll activities, payroll controls, and accurate, timely salary disbursement.
• Managed Full & Final (F&F) settlements, off-cycle payroll, resignations, rehires, internal transfers, and inter-entity transfers while ensuring accurate payroll adjustments.
• Processed payroll for regular, part-time, internship, and stipend-based employees, validating wages, deductions, allowances, flexi benefits, reimbursements, and other compensation components.
• Performed comprehensive pre-payroll validation and quality checks, including headcount, employee master data, new-hire records, payroll inputs, PAN details, tax regime selection, and payroll-impacting changes.
• Managed India payroll statutory compliance, including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Form 11, ECR, challan verification, quarterly returns, Form 16, Form 24Q, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Performed tax computations, TDS reconciliation, previous-employment income validation, and employee tax declaration checks to ensure accurate payroll taxation.
• Prepared and validated monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory and compliance reports, ensuring accurate and timely completion within defined deadlines.
• Managed gratuity payments and recoveries, investment declarations, employee reimbursements, flexi payments, and payroll-related benefits in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
• Prepared Journal Vouchers (JVs), bank advice, and payroll financial documentation to support general ledger posting, accounting activities, reconciliation, and month-end close.
• Performed payroll reconciliation and variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and coordinating with Finance, HR, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues.
• Maintained audit-ready payroll documentation, control logs, reconciliation records, and compliance evidence, supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Conducted automated and manual payroll validation checks and verified payment files and employee bank details to ensure accurate, secure, and timely salary disbursement.
• Prepared and distributed payslips, tax slips, and customized payroll reports based on client requirements, ensuring accurate payroll information and reporting.
• Managed employee payroll queries, escalations, and issue resolution, collaborating with Payroll, HR, Finance, and client teams to provide timely and effective solutions.
• Coordinated payroll inputs, employee lifecycle changes, and stakeholder approvals, ensuring data accuracy, adherence to payroll cut-off timelines, and compliance with client SLAs.
• Monitored payroll sign-offs, operational controls, compliance metrics, and process performance using FNET reporting tools, while identifying process improvements and strengthening payroll controls.

• ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate – U.S. Payroll
• Completed 100 hours of information technology training from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
• Certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for the orientation program.
• India Payroll Processing Certification – greytHR

• Father’s name : Baskar. D
• Date of birth : 13-11-1996.
• Gender : Female.
• Nationality : Indian.
• Religion : Hindu.
• Marital status : Married
  

• I hereby declare that the above mentioned information is correct as per my knowledge.

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