Pratap Singh

APAC Payroll –

· Managed end-to-end payroll processing across India, Malaysia, and New Zealand, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments in compliance with country-specific payroll regulations and company policies.

· Administered statutory deductions, tax calculations, and employer contributions, including PF, ESI, PT, TDS (India), EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB (Malaysia), and PAYE, KiwiSaver, ESCT, ACC Levies (New Zealand).

· Maintained employee payroll master data, processing new hires, terminations, salary revisions, bonuses, allowances, leave transactions, and full-and-final settlements.

· Performed payroll validations, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support to ensure payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

· Generated payroll and MIS reports, handled employee payroll queries, coordinated with HR, Finance, and payroll vendors, and supported continuous process improvements across APAC payroll operations.

EMEA Payroll -

· Managed end-to-end UK payroll processing for 5000+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.

· Ensured compliance with UK payroll legislation, PAYE tax regulations, National Insurance, pension contributions, and statutory payments.

· Coordinated with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain data accuracy.

· Performed payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end reporting to support financial controls and audits.

· Maintained employee payroll records and processed employee lifecycle changes within HRIS and payroll systems.

· Investigated and resolved employee payroll queries related to payslips, taxation, benefits, and deductions within agreed service levels.

· Supported year-end payroll activities, including payroll reporting and statutory documentation.

· Conducted payroll audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity and compliance with internal controls.

· Generated payroll metrics and management reports to support business decision-making and compliance requirements.

· Participated in payroll system enhancements, user acceptance testing, and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.

· Managed confidential employee information in accordance with data privacy and company policies.

· Analyzed payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.

· Collaborated with HR to resolve employee inquiries related to payroll discrepancies and benefits administration.

· Implemented process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and reduce processing times.

· Trained junior analysts on payroll systems and best practices for data management.

· Led payroll processing initiatives to ensure compliance with local regulations and timely disbursements.

· Streamlined payroll reconciliation processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing discrepancies in financial reporting.

· Managed global payroll systems to improve data integrity and facilitate seamless cross-border transactions.

· Collaborated with HR to implement payroll solutions that align with organizational goals and employee needs.

• Managed end-to-end payroll processing for India, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement.
• Ensured compliance with Indian payroll regulations, labor laws, and statutory requirements, including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF (where applicable), and labor welfare regulations.
• Collaborated with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to validate payroll inputs such as new hires, exits, promotions, salary revisions, bonuses, reimbursements, and deductions.
• Processed employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding, offboarding, full-and-final settlements, and leave encashment.
• Performed payroll reconciliations and validated payroll outputs against general ledger and accounting records.
• Supported month-end and year-end payroll activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepared and reviewed statutory reports and ensured timely filing of payroll-related compliance requirements.
• Assisted with internal and external payroll audits by providing accurate documentation and supporting reports.
• Resolved employee payroll and tax-related queries while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.
• Supported HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new payroll processes.
• Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management and finance stakeholders.
• Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.