Rakshitha V R
Payroll Specialist II
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Dynamic Payroll Specialist II with extensive experience at Honeywell Technology Solutions, skilled in payroll processing and data reconciliation. Proven track record of reducing payroll errors through meticulous audits and enhancing efficiency via automated systems. Strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills drive successful collaboration across departments, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist II
Honeywell Technology Solutions
02.2025 - Current
- Worked for Thailand, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand payroll.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing of employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing of employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
- Collaborated with human resources, adcounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to payroll transactions for accurate financial reporting purposes.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing an automated timekeeping system.
- Confirmed compliance with all applicable federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Prepared year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement and implemented changes to enhance overall efficiency within the payroll function.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Global Mobility Specialist
Honeywell Technology Solutions
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Worked on travel request initiations.
- Handled the HTS entity completely.
- Handled UOP and HAIL entities.
- Work on 16 reports on a regular basis.
- Worked on shadow payroll input for multiple countries.
- Worked on ACA compliance.
- Worked closely with the APAC Payroll Team.
- Worked on the annual authorization list.
- Worked on FTC auth and provision data.
- Worked on payroll recovery and VPA payments.
- Performed hypothetical calculations and tax equalizations to accurately estimate the tax due.
- Expanded the pool of qualified candidates for international assignments by designing targeted talent development programs focused on building essential global competencies.
- Developed robust global mobility policies to ensure compliance with immigration laws, tax regulations, and labor laws in multiple countries.
- Managed complex expatriate compensation packages, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of benefits while minimizing tax liabilities for both employees and the company.
- Identified areas of improvement within the global mobility program through regular feedback collection from assignees, line managers, and other stakeholders.
- Elevated the overall effectiveness of the global mobility function within the organization by setting clear performance metrics, consistently monitoring progress, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated smooth repatriation processes for returning employees by providing adequate transition support, managing expectations, and identifying new opportunities within the organization.
- Assessed potential risks associated with international assignments by conducting thorough pre-assignment evaluations and proposing suitable mitigation strategies.
- Improved data accuracy in global mobility reporting systems by implementing rigorous quality control measures and regular audits.
- Strengthened relationships between HR departments across different regions through effective communication and collaboration on international assignments.
- Streamlined global mobility processes by implementing efficient relocation strategies and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
- Reduced assignment costs for the company by negotiating competitive rates with vendors and suppliers.
- Advised senior leadership on strategic workforce planning considerations related to international expansion projects or mergers/acquisitions involving cross-border employee movements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Senior Associate
Tesco
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Work with relocation, tax, and benefits information, which represents key aspects of the full life cycle of an international assignment.
- Complete the required documentation accurately and in a timely manner within established Immigration and Mobility processes, and provide it to the relevant parties. Including, but not limited to, the PERM initiation form, Employee Data Sheets, LCA (Labor Condition Application) coordination, Business Sponsorship applications, or I-9 revivification.
- Support the development and ongoing administration of Global Assignment Policies.
- (Long-term, Short-term, Commuter, Localization)
- Partner with HR Coordinators to ensure work authorizations are in compliance.
- Properly handle incoming emails from the immigration alias, and forward them to the appropriate parties as needed.
- Generate reports and analyze data as requested; retain copies of all assignment transfers and documentation.
- Generate reports and analyze data as requested; retain copies of all assignment transfers and documentation.
- Execute, accurately and consistently, team checklists and letter templates, while offering suggestions for changes as needed. Keep detailed records of checklist progress.
- Coordinate with legal personnel and global mobility managers to track mobility-related costs and formulate a mobility budget.
- Process GMSC requests, and initiate further proceedings for country HR, payroll administration, business units, and internal/external service providers.
- Supporting the Global Mobility team and all business areas with day-to-day queries from key internal stakeholders regarding global mobility.
- Responsible for building relationships with policy, real estate, facilities, legal, HR, recruiting, and other technical teams to implement strategies that meet our development objectives.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive the successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
- Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Senior Associate
Ernst & Young
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Joined as a Tax Analyst for the Global Mobility Services division of Individual.
- Taxation in June 2017, where the primary responsibilities include the preparation of individual income tax returns, i.e. Form 1040, tax equalizations, and hypo calculations.
- Attending the client’s status calls.
- Prepared Form 1040s mostly for expats and inpats.
- Worked on initiation, authorization, checklist, and deployments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current tax practices and technical issues.
- Performed hypothetical calculations and tax equalizations to accurately estimate the tax due.
- Preparing Power of Attorney – federal and state.
- Analyzing the PFIC documents and the Excel sheet.
- Drafted and posted tax return files.
- Assist with developing and maintaining effective, efficient compliance.
- Reporting processes: Analyze tax reporting information provided by other departments.
- Assist in the management of federal and state inquiries, including drafting responses to government inquiries, like notices from the IRS.
- Generate reports to ensure that all the client deliverables are met.
- Contacting and coordinating with foreign offices for the status of the foreign tax return and other clarifications.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
- Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results.
- Identified potential risks to develop mitigation plans and minimize impact on project timelines.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Education
MBA - Finance And Marketing
MSNM Besant Institute of PG Management Studies
Mangalore, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Account
KVG Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, Karnataka
Sullia, India 04.2001 -
Pre-University Course - Financial Accounting
KVG Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, Karnataka
Sullia, India 04.2001 -
SSLC - Maths
Sneha English Medium School Sullia, Karnataka
Sullia, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Skilled in SAP
Accomplishments
PROJECTS
• Global Shadow Payroll Project
• Involved in Global Shadow Payroll project which included of testing the tax calculations of more than 50 countries.
• Training/Mentoring juniors on the tax calculations and procedure of global shadow payroll.
• Involved in testing team for more than 56 countries.
• Ensuring tax tool is calculating correct tax as per return filed and based on various scenarios.
• Also checking if we have COC with other country and check if tax calculated based on it and Involved in excel tool development for testing.
• Worked as the only tester for whole 50+ countries.
- Completed all quarterly payroll tax reconciliations, including 941s, FUTA and SUTA and annual W-2 filings.
- Consistently received a 100% customer satisfaction rate.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews.
Additional Information
EXTRA CURRICULARS
• Participated in district level throw ball competition.
• I secured a general proficiency certificate in the all years of ma schooling.
• Given the responsibility of being the sports captain at school.
• Was a part of college volley ball and played many Inter college matches.
• Taken part in inter school musical instrument competition.
Affiliations
I, Rakshitha V R, hereby declare that the above informations are true to my knowledge.
Signature
Rakshitha V R
Timeline
Payroll Specialist II
Honeywell Technology Solutions
02.2025 - Current
Global Mobility Specialist
Honeywell Technology Solutions
06.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Associate
Tesco
09.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Associate
Ernst & Young
06.2017 - 07.2022
MBA - Finance And Marketing
MSNM Besant Institute of PG Management Studies
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Account
KVG Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, Karnataka
04.2001 -
Pre-University Course - Financial Accounting
KVG Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, Karnataka
04.2001 -
SSLC - Maths
Sneha English Medium School Sullia, Karnataka
04.2001 -